Cabinets, Furniture, Woodworks/KITCHEN ISLAND

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Expert: - 9/13/2007


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I am interested in purchasing a kitchen island for $1300.  The base is fir, sideboard is plywood, and the top is Chinese hardwood, maple.  Is this a good construction? Thanks and Please reply.
Marilyn Benedetto

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Marilyn,

It's really hard to give you a good opinion about this kitchen island without having a few more details. I need to know some information, like it's construction, size, etc.

If there is somewhere online that I can see it, will you write back and send me a link to it? After looking at it, I will be able to give you a better idea of it's worth.

Jamie Yocono
Wood It Is! Custom Cabinetry
Las Vegas, NV
www.wooditis.com

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Jamie Yocono

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Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.

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Bachelor in Furniture Design - Ohio University (1980) Journeyman Carpenter, Local 639 Adult educator - Developed adult education woodworking program for the University of Akron, and taught classes there for 9 years. Opened a private woodworking school in Las Vegas, NV and teach private and semi-private lessons. In 2011, I will begin teaching UNLV woodworking classes at my school. Sweet!

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Tile Design and Installation Magazine (Article on inlaying tile into wood)

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Journeyman Union Carpenter Bachelors degree in Furniture Design (Ohio University) College of Hard Knocks!

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