I enjoyed Paul Anthony’s Outfeed column in issue 86 about the design evolution of his liquor cabinet. I admire the flexibility to adapt and change a project on the fly as he did. I also really like the cabinet, and wonder if plans are available for it.
—Chuck Schisel, via email
Senior editor Paul Anthony replies:
Thanks for the good words, Chuck. They echo requests from a number of other readers for the liquor cabinet plans. Unfortunately, I’m afraid there aren’t any, as the cabinet was never intended to be a project for the magazine. That said, perhaps you could design and build something similar yourself. If it helps, see the general dimensions below.
Also, note that to allow full swing of the center door, you’ll need recessed pulls. I couldn’t find anything appropriate commercially, so I made my own. They will be included in an upcoming article on making recessed pulls, so stay tuned. You may also enjoy my story in issue #83 on fitting inset doors, which features the liquor cabinet. If you do end up building your own version, please make sure to send us a photo!
Top: 3/4 × 17 × 46"
Legs: 1 3⁄4" Sq.
Side compartments: 11 1⁄4" W
Center compartment: 14 1⁄2" W
Drawer height: 4 3⁄4"
Outermost door stiles; center door stiles; all bottom door rails: 2 1⁄4" W
Inner stiles on outer doors; all top door rails: 13⁄4" W
...and, of course, the all-important bottle-compartment height that will comfortably accommodate most bottles: 15"
