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by
Rick Campbell
photos: Roger Yip
illustration by Len Churchill |
BOAT-SHAPED BAR (part 4) |
Accessories
A bar is not complete without a place to keep wine bottles.
I included plenty of storage for these in divided compartments
located directly under the bar top. Start by preparing cleats
with 1/4"-wide x 3/8"-deep slots to receive the storage
partitions. For a more pleasing appearance, chamfer the sides
and fronts of the cleats with a router and 45º bearing-guided
bevelling bit before gluing them into place. When you install
these parts, make sure the upper and lower cleats are aligned
to ensure the divided openings end up being square. The storage
partitions are made from 1/4"-thick material. The only
fancy thing about them is the concave decorative curve I cut
on the front edges. The partitions slide into place with no
glue so they can be removed for finishing.
Another touch is to add a place to hang your stemware. Cut out
the spacers and rails as shown in the materials list, then glue
the rails to the spacers with an equal overhang on both sides.
The narrow rails, located on the ends, overhang the spacers
only on the inside edges. Drill pilot holes and screw the assemblies
to the underside of the shelf bulkhead. Start from the centre
and work your way out to the sides, making sure to maintain
a consistent 3/4" gap between the rails. Use a scrap spacer
to eliminate the need to measure and help you to achieve more
consistent results.
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Final Finishing
To finish my bar, I chose to go with a natural look by applying
a tinted exterior wood preservative—Thompson wood protector
in sheer honey gold. This step slows the greying process that
occurs with any wood after extended exposure to the sun. Another
option is to apply a distressed paint finish that simulates
years of weathering at sea.
If you plan to use the boat bar outdoors, anchor the top to
a fence or wall to prevent it from toppling over.
Now you can grab a glass and make a toast to the maiden voyage
of your new bar. |
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1. Building the bulkheads |
2. Strenghtning the structure | 3.
Adding doors and compartments | 4.
Accessorizing the bar |
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