That's an antique treasure, Collin you did a beautiful job on the design, build and distressed finish. Just the fact that it was made with modern day lumber, and tools, and yet you give it the appearance of being a fine piece of antique furniture. Great job all around.
Have you ever looked into a mirror lately? When I look into a mirror I see an old man who's eyes are going bad shoulders, elbows. hips, knees and ankles are all distressed and I think it looks like hell. I have not found anyone but my wife who thinks the distressing makes me look good. I at least have 95% of my original hair color. Nobody is at all impressed even though I am still able to walk. Wood working is getting harder and harder and about to sell my junk tools. Why do people think old tools are so great but an old person needs to know their place.I like the icebox but it won't sell for as much as the one I saw a few weeks ago. Someone paid $900 for it but would not bid on me. I guess I need to have millions of dollars before anyone will be impressed.
I was hoping this would have insulation and stainless steel walls and shelves on a bigger scale as a refrigerator. I would love to see you do a variation of a full size with the "ice box" to keep it cool. You do wonderful work. Thanks.
Hey Colin! Great video, you've got a new subscriber out of me! Just one suggestion for your hardware: Those new looking brass hinges/latch would fit right in if you warm them up and go over them with a brass darkener. Looking forward to taking time to watch the rest of your videos now :)
Very good Colin, on the hardware stuff, well you could paint it with some rustoleum texturized rocky paint at first and then black and very lightly with a foam use some gold or silver , it looks awesome. try it.
Hi Colin, I always enjoy your videos, findes them very educating. Could you please give me the numbers (drawings) in metrics in stead of inches? I would like to try that one my self. Best regards, Júlíus.
Nice project. I like it very much. I noticed that you did not find time yet to make the dust collector for the miter saw. Neither did I. At least we have one thing in common. And maybe more..... Where does your family name come from? Do you have Dutch or Belgian roots?
Working on some dust collection items in the future ... that is still on my list ... not sure about my roots, maybe I should get one of those DNA test :)
Hi Wayne, I used to use a lot of urethane but have moved away from the 'film' finishes, preferring the hardening oils much more now, but it really depends on what the use is ... urethanes are best for some uses.
Great job Colin ..I too always like your videos. Now I'm going to try to make one! I'm going to use pallet wood, hopefully it will look as good as yours.
You should change the title of your video, How To Make A Cabinet That Only Looks Like An Old Ice Box. I'm looking for a video on how to make one that's functional. Finding your video was a waste of time.
Zero insulation. My ice will melt within a day. 👎
I enjoyed as well, thank you for sharing, Colin.
Does it create frost? If so, how much to purchase one??
Great looking cabinet Colin, great design.
Thanks Carl, it was so much fun to build too
That's an antique treasure, Collin you did a beautiful job on the design, build and distressed finish. Just the fact that it was made with modern day lumber, and tools, and yet you give it the appearance of being a fine piece of antique furniture. Great job all around.
Have you ever looked into a mirror lately? When I look into a mirror I see an old man who's eyes are going bad shoulders, elbows. hips, knees and ankles are all distressed and I think it looks like hell. I have not found anyone but my wife who thinks the distressing makes me look good. I at least have 95% of my original hair color. Nobody is at all impressed even though I am still able to walk. Wood working is getting harder and harder and about to sell my junk tools. Why do people think old tools are so great but an old person needs to know their place.I like the icebox but it won't sell for as much as the one I saw a few weeks ago. Someone paid $900 for it but would not bid on me. I guess I need to have millions of dollars before anyone will be impressed.
I was hoping this would have insulation and stainless steel walls and shelves on a bigger scale as a refrigerator. I would love to see you do a variation of a full size with the "ice box" to keep it cool. You do wonderful work. Thanks.
Colin. what dust mask are you wearing? Looks comfortable.
Did you have to slow down the router speed for the tongue and groove bit. I have a single speed 1 3/4 hp router, I'm wondering if it would handle it.
Hey Colin, I like your project so much that I made one from some old rough cut cherry. I like the way it came out. It looks old.
very nice my friend.. I make custom cabinets also ..IMA start doing vids also....keep up the amazing work
Will do, thanks for the comments
Is he seriously wearing a face mask to prevent dust? He has vacuums hooked up to his tools.
Hey Colin!
Great video, you've got a new subscriber out of me!
Just one suggestion for your hardware: Those new looking brass hinges/latch would fit right in if you warm them up and go over them with a brass darkener.
Looking forward to taking time to watch the rest of your videos now :)
lol
The cabinet must be tasty say you have your glue in a old mustard bottle
lol ... love your comment
Very good Colin, on the hardware stuff, well you could paint it with some rustoleum texturized rocky paint at first and then black and very lightly with a foam use some gold or silver , it looks awesome. try it.
That's a good tip too ... thanks, will check that out
good stuff colin!!-looks awesome!! &100 yrs old too.😉
Thanks Joe ... appreciate your comments
Hi Colin, I always enjoy your videos, findes them very educating. Could you please give me the numbers (drawings) in metrics in stead of inches? I would like to try that one my self.
Best regards, Júlíus.
I often do not work from plans, but do try to give at least some measurements in the articles that are posted on woodworkweb site
Nice project. I like it very much.
I noticed that you did not find time yet to make the dust collector for the miter saw.
Neither did I. At least we have one thing in common. And maybe more.....
Where does your family name come from? Do you have Dutch or Belgian roots?
Working on some dust collection items in the future ... that is still on my list ... not sure about my roots, maybe I should get one of those DNA test :)
Thanks Colin. What kind of wood did you use? That burning technique looks fantastic. Great job
I use a lot of red alder, I love working with it, this is another red alder build
Why dye,then shellac. I would of put urethane. What goes with what for me is confusing. Cabinet looks great but why?
Hi Wayne, I used to use a lot of urethane but have moved away from the 'film' finishes, preferring the hardening oils much more now, but it really depends on what the use is ... urethanes are best for some uses.
Great piece of furniture, Collin. Search UA-cam and you'll find many ways to distress your shiny brass hardware and make it look like it's old.
I will do that, thanks for the tip
Great job Colin ..I too always like your videos. Now I'm going to try to make one! I'm going to use pallet wood, hopefully it will look as good as yours.
I thought about using pallet wood, love to see some pics when you are done
The glue up is the most pornographic part of woodworking and you didn't show us that... :(
This one wasn't that exciting ... though you might appreciate skipping that part on this build ;)
Great job on the Ice Box build Colin. I always wanted too try and build one so will give it a try. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thanks Ron ... ask any questions if you need :)
Nice. what you need is some hand forged hinges
That would be nice, I will look around for those
Very beautiful. Really nice design.
Thanks ... appreciate it
Beautiful piece.
A very nice project Colin. It looks fantastic and it is a nicely sized piece to be distressed.
Derek
Thanks Derek, I had so much fun making this ... funny how some things are more fun than others ...
me live in brasil your`s vídeos are excellente
I like it
Thanks David
Very well done job collin. What was the finish that you had used
This was an amber dye then shellac on top of that
You done a very nice job Colin. Looks great and does look very old.
Greg
Thanks Greg
Great build, Colin! Thank you for yet another informative project!!
Thank you Carl
great video !
I also noticed your multiple camera angles! Great job
I am trying to work in more angles ... appreciate your feedback on that
Great video Colin, I love the ice box build. Your work is awesome.
Thanks Ross
Great video, it gave me some great ideas for a night stand for my sons room. Thanks for the inspiration.
That's the kind of comments I love to hear ... thanks Ken
really like the cabinet, the hinges don't work tho. maybe you could burn them and install them inside the jam where the screws don't show.
Yes, getting good tips on the hinges ... I don't like them either but will do some work on them
I Googled antique ice boxes and none of them seem to have the hinges on the inside edge. Something about the thickness of the door, perhaps.
Love the distressing!
Thanks
good one
Great design great project!!!
Thank you
Love it great job thanks for sharring
Thank You!
Fantastic. The rings came out great.
Yeah, that was a cool touch, not sure what made me think of it
thank you. very beautiful
Thanks ...
Really like that you seem to have a sense of humor.
Thanks Chris ... yeah, I seem to laugh at myself the most, thanks for your comment ... appreciate it
That is a very nice piece. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks Rick
Thanks great look
Thanks Ty
Very nice.
Thanks ... appreciate your comment
Absolutely beautiful!!
Thanks Mike
Looks good :)
Thanks for your comment
Great job as always
Thanks buddy
Good idea ! Thanks .
Thanks for commenting
youre the best .
Thanks for your video and ideas.WoodWorkWeb
You should change the title of your video, How To Make A Cabinet That Only Looks Like An Old Ice Box. I'm looking for a video on how to make one that's functional. Finding your video was a waste of time.