I Never Thought I can Make It Alone

Photo is mine
Philippines
September 18, 2017 8:25pm CST
I never made a cabinet before and it never came into my mind of making one. I even didn't know how to use a hammer. One day, one of our borders ask for an additional cabinet in his room. Since our carpenter was too busy doing other things, I decided to try in making one. As part of the preparation, I really practiced to use a hammer on junk woods. To make the story short, I was able to make it myself alone. See photo above for my finish product. Just don't comment that it's ugly for I will block you here lol. Just kidding.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Good job, did you use a 45 degrees triangle?
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
@Macarrosel wow I'm surprised But just a friendly tip, when making square or rectangular things like that one, a handy tool is a 45 degree triangle or what we Filipinos " skuala" or just any triangle students use to make sure its on right angles, your work is already excellent the squala would make it look professional, congratz you have talent.
@cacay1 (83334)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Sep 17
@louievill from being a banker to a cabinet maker,lols.
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• Philippines
19 Sep 17
No! Just a hammer, zigsaw, and other tools.
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• Peoria, Arizona
19 Sep 17
You did so well! Not bad for your first time handling a hammer. Good job!
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@cacay1 (83334)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Sep 17
@DesirousDreamer ,it seems hard to believe, but she was able to make it nicely.
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Yes, I believe I made it well. Thank you!
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• Peoria, Arizona
19 Sep 17
@cacay1 of course, just takes the ability to try and that is enough to make anything wonderful.
• United States
19 Sep 17
I love it!!! See how handy you are Macarrosel! I wish to be able to do this too, will you show me?
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• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Thank you my friend. I will show you how to make it soonest. The question is how to show it lol.
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• United States
19 Sep 17
@Macarrosel You could make a video hahaha just kidding but hey people would learn from you.
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@cacay1 (83334)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Sep 17
@Macarrosel , you can do it my friend through youTube, you will be guided what to do and the materials.I can never make a cabinet like that.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
How long did it take you to finish that?
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
@Macarrosel You're the man! lol
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@cacay1 (83334)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Sep 17
@Macarrosel wow, terrific!
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Two days.
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@vsai2008 (11796)
• India
19 Sep 17
That looks good and sturdy, congrats on the job well done :)
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• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Thank you SAI.
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@vsai2008 (11796)
• India
19 Sep 17
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@Scrapper88 (5983)
• United States
19 Sep 17
It looks better than what I could do. I am not very good with tools.
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• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Thank you. My husband was also amazed of my work. He also said he can't do it by himself.
@AmbiePam (91946)
• United States
19 Sep 17
I think you did a fantastic job!
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• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Really? Thank you!
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Sep 17
wow it loosdgoodyoud id that allyourself goodo you thats'a real task andI thinkit loos good
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• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Thank you Patsie. It's was hard work. I never thought I was able to do it.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
Awesome job! Now, you can accept carpentry jobs on the side for additional income!
@prashu228 (37524)
• India
19 Sep 17
That's good. How much time did it take to finish?
@LadyDuck (470770)
• Switzerland
19 Sep 17
Congratulations, you did a good job.
@cacay1 (83334)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Sep 17
wow from being a banker to a cabinet maker perfectly done my friend. We all have the power to create things beyond our imagination.Should we only try, we would surely be amazed of our creation, impossible, yet possible?
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
19 Sep 17
That's a nice cabinet! Congrats you made it! Who sawed the plywood and other wood you used in making it? It could be so hard to make exact measurements!
@Kosgey (1706)
19 Sep 17
You will make a good carpenter, just keep on practicing.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
19 Sep 17
You did a wonderful job. I think it would not have been easy to make such a cabinet because you need right size of wood pieces. Kudos to you.
@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
19 Sep 17
I think you did a great job. I started working in the garage with my dad when I was around 4 or 5. I have always been handy with tools. But to do something like this for the first time I think you did great. You should be proud of yourself and what you can do. Everyone can do things they feel they can't do. Just try and you will be so surprised what else you can do. Great start.