Woodworking Plans: Making a Shaker Cabinet

Shaker cabinets are functional, historic, and really beautiful. Green wood has a "real" quality, just like wood from the woods of yore. This is why most shaker cabinets are crafted from green wood - because it is so real.

One of the features of a Shaker cabinet is that they have the classic design style that has been around for generations. These cabinets come in many different types of wood, and there are lots of possibilities for shaker design themes.

When you look at these cabinets, you might find it pretty obvious fact that they were made by a clan of settlers in rural Kentucky. The shaker cabinet is a true expression of rural life - well, to the extent that it can be called such.

In addition to this Shaker design style, many shaker cabinets also have other features. Some shaker designs incorporate a lighted glass panel or lantern, while others feature ornate, intricately cut designs.

Other features include a stained, rustic-looking wood, and classic shaker design patterns. In addition, a shaker cabinet might feature a large, simple white-painted wood surface, which makes for an extremely beautiful design piece.

One of the most popular design features is a very simple glass panel, which allows light to come through. The glass panel is a good example of how a shaker cabinet can display a lot of natural beauty. It is not necessary to include every kind of design feature, though, to make a great shaker cabinet.

A cabinet made out of shaker wood looks wonderful when it is painted green, but if it is made of other wood, such as pine, the colors will naturally be different. Itis a good idea to paint the wood with one color, rather than using a bright green color.

When using the color green, certain things need to be kept in mind. Keep in mind that using green on a dark wood surface makes the appearance of the entire piece look dimmer. This is particularly true of cabinets that have a glass surface, since the dark wood leaves little light through the glass.

On the other hand, using a bright green on a light colored wood such as pine makes the entire surface seem brighter. This is a big reason why pine cabinets look so nice when they are painted green.

The basic rule for applying green paint to pine cabinets is to use a small amount on the first coat, and to use a large amount on the second coat. This prevents the wood from being stained and also helps to prevent splotches from forming when the cabinet is painted green.

Another thing to keep in mind is that pine shaker cabinets do not look great when the wood is stained black. The dark stain is a permanent part of the furniture, so it does not look nice.

If you are painting pine cabinet, you should choose a stain that is light, such as a very light green or a light beige, and to use one that will also remove the dark stain. A stain that is designed to be light enough to remove the stain without permanent staining is called veneer.