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AintAintAWord t1_j46gocf wrote

Posts like these are why my wife CANNOT find out about this sub.

Fantastic job.

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SurroundingAMeadow t1_j47os2u wrote

The problem with demonstrating a basic competence of a skill is that others who do not have even that much expect you to do things for them far beyond your competence level. Carpentry, photography, cooking... doesn't matter.

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No-Hunt-7796 t1_j48hr5r wrote

Hahhahhha 🤣 Sounds like you are about to get Creative!

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daworstredditor t1_j47c1xu wrote

My questions are. Why doesn't she just learn to do this stuff herself?

Or if she does know how. Why stop her from doing something like this?

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AintAintAWord t1_j47egxv wrote

>Why doesn't she just learn to do this stuff herself?

She's a full-time student working a full-time job while raising a toddler. We're both already pretty busy folks.

Edit: I'm DIY/carpentry and she's landscaping/flower beds

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h03rnch3n t1_j47fkxb wrote

Only in the least cases its actually because of laziness and lack of drive. Most of the time, I feel, its because people are too wrapped up in their everydaylife

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veryverymango t1_j46bb9z wrote

I'd cry if someone gave me one like this 🥺

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Sorkill OP t1_j46zmzc wrote

I almost cried a bit when she got it and when i saw her genuine reaction. At that moment i got it that all the time and effort i put in it was really worth it!

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lulufalulu t1_j45s7m4 wrote

That is amazing, what a great find and even better recycle, great present.

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Xterra50 t1_j45rl4y wrote

Phenomenal work. Oh, to have such skills!

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Islanduniverse t1_j46ipg6 wrote

It’s a refurbish, you could do it too!

Not that it isn’t great, but you would be surprised by the skills required, and the skills you have.

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OiGuvnuh t1_j46vbxr wrote

If you’re a first timer you’re not likely to get those replaced legs looking so seamless and natural. This project took a good amount of prior experience too.

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Shotgun5250 t1_j471pgr wrote

If I had a workshop and work table like that I would spend every free minute in there doing stuff like this

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Islanduniverse t1_j472u5y wrote

For real. OP is very lucky to have such a cool space to work!

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S_204 t1_j48q73n wrote

That he's got access to a track saw shown there makes me think he's quite familiar with carpentry. This isn't some beginner DIY....

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Islanduniverse t1_j48ryr9 wrote

Having the tools doesn’t mean they are needed for every job. And he absolutely did not need a track saw for that cut. Sure, it made it easier, but there are other ways to do it that don’t require any expensive tools.

The finished product looks amazing, but I 100% disagree that a newbie couldn’t do this.

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S_204 t1_j48y38v wrote

The fact he pulled out a track saw when it's not needed is what shows he's far better equipped than your average DIY guy.

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redrubynail t1_j46vdz4 wrote

I can't believe you painted it. The wood was so beautiful 😭

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too_too2 t1_j47vfof wrote

But the woods didn’t match? I like the white a lot.

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throwstuffok t1_j48f36q wrote

Yeah it was either paint it or half the wood was just going to look really shitty in comparison to the other half. I think it looks pretty good.

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coddywhompus t1_j46xa1h wrote

I was looking for this comment. OP did a nice job, but painting that beautiful old oak was criminal.

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Nugginz t1_j47aoqb wrote

I had to look at the pictures in reverse order just for the eye wash.

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newocean t1_j466iqq wrote

Where the hell is she supposed to stash her booze now?

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agent_kater t1_j45tf84 wrote

My wife occasionally complains that we don't have enough light around the mirror so that the look changes when she goes out into the sun. Yours looks relatively dim as well.

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awnman1 t1_j4612cg wrote

It can also be the light. If it’s a cooler CCT which people tend to use it will mute a lot of colors pretty bad. Wanna go warmer about 4000-5000k. Using high CRI helps as well. OP’s looks cooler than I would have gone.

It’ll be more like being in a jewelry store. They have great lighting if you have ever noticed. I believe even the nicer make up places do this as well. Could be wrong.

TLDR: could be color temp of light and not the light being too dim.

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agent_kater t1_j4904xo wrote

>Wanna go warmer about 4000-5000k.

That's pretty cold light IMO. Lost in translation maybe? We say "warmer" light when the color temperature goes down.

(Etymologically I think it's because of the color of a fireplace.)

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Sorkill OP t1_j470t4a wrote

It is also a concern for me. But the top led strip also reflects in the mirror so it gives direct light to the face. I hope that will be enough. If it is not enough i have wound extra lights specialy made for makeup around the mirror.

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dariamorgenderper t1_j45ziyg wrote

It may be brighter when seated; it looks like the table top is nicely lit. She may also have a table-top mirror with lighting.

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Sorkill OP t1_j470yjt wrote

Indeed, when seated the top led strip also reflects in the mirror so it gives direct light to the face.

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firebyfloyd t1_j4725zg wrote

Add to that the shelf space inviting even more light blockage from everything that will be placed there.

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walkingoffthebuz t1_j45wa05 wrote

This is lovely and thoughtful. Awesome job OP!

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No-Hunt-7796 t1_j46raaf wrote

Beautiful 😍 What did you do with the carved wooden center piece?

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Sorkill OP t1_j471xde wrote

Kept it to use later. Didn't have a good way to integrade in this piece.

It was also split in the original bar cabinet so will have to glue it.

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poretabletti t1_j45ztpl wrote

Oh my god, that is so cute! What did she say??

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Sorkill OP t1_j4725ic wrote

Her reaction was very cute, a bit flabbergasted in the beginning. She really loves it. Makes all the effort worth it.

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Kumimono t1_j46ksgh wrote

And that old bar cabinet? It was made from an even older make-up table. True story.

Lovely work. 👍🏻

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halica84 t1_j45qwuq wrote

Turned out beautifully.

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Apasyhl t1_j464c10 wrote

This is Amazing ! I want the same ! Haha

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ssm392 t1_j467wlc wrote

And now we will all know how your girlfriend became your wife 😂

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rea1l1 t1_j47j4r7 wrote

Lots of makeup?

(PLEASE FORGIVE ME)

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rBowman- t1_j46yqvr wrote

Really quite a nice gift. Making the rest of us look like goobers...

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WithMyOwnStar t1_j469dj1 wrote

That's beautiful! Love the way you did the lights up for it, too.

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Adaptacije78 t1_j46dd7e wrote

This gift is so nice and thoughtful that you have essentially ruined the rest of her dating life.

Do you know how hard will it be to measure up to this? She will have this piece for the rest of her life, no way she replace it.

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SamfromRI t1_j46elqy wrote

Excellent work. How often does the power bank require charging?

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Sorkill OP t1_j471o6n wrote

No idea yet. I should test it sometime. For now, with limited use the power bank still indicates a full charge.

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SamfromRI t1_j489lt8 wrote

That’s great! It’s a clever solution, and I would think it would last a pretty long while. In my experience those LED strips don’t take that much juice.

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championgoober t1_j46xuxk wrote

Good bf/gf. Very nice. I would love this given to me. So thoughtful

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OneWorldMouse t1_j479euu wrote

"A little make-up wouldn't hurt" birthday present lol

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gaddabout t1_j47nxds wrote

You stole my Grandma's couch material!

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AAMUA t1_j47pqte wrote

My mom 100% had this as a couch in the 90s

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Exotic-Scallion4475 t1_j4byxas wrote

This is amazing work!! Did you treat the fabric on the stool and shelves with something like never wet (I’ve heard you can iron plastic bags onto fabric too) so oils and makeup won’t stain it?

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HighEngin33r t1_j461k42 wrote

Don’t normally comment on this sub but this is amazing!

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iperblaster t1_j461k9f wrote

You should marry this guy

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Kimolainen83 t1_j464cmg wrote

Looks gorgeous very well done

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felzz t1_j46f1jq wrote

Wow! This is actually beautiful. Great work!

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allbright1111 t1_j46i3o8 wrote

Oh wow, that’s beautiful! I hope she loves it!

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[deleted] t1_j46qkxx wrote

Wow this is amazing! She is going to love it!

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SweetDove t1_j46rz5g wrote

Dude, this is solid, amazing, and so full of love. Anyways, count me jealous.

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asleepydrake t1_j46w76g wrote

Soooooo nice. The matching fabric from the chair and near the mirror purple the piece together like nothing else.

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run_uz t1_j46wczc wrote

She's going to melt

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plazagirl t1_j475nqb wrote

Very cool! Your wife is lucky!

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Freesailer919 t1_j47ad1y wrote

Dude that’s awesome! Wish I had the vision to find and repurpose stuff like that, great work and helps combat single use items!

Hope it serves y’all well for years to come!

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AngelBalls t1_j47cw1d wrote

Wow! That's a very sweet and thoughtful gift.

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fiesty-cookie t1_j47d2hl wrote

this is so cute and thoughtful!!!! And it came out incredible has a delicate, warm and feminine vibe. Amazing job!

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TW1TCHYGAM3R t1_j47eneu wrote

Wow fantastic work!

You did a good job on the cabinet legs and the white (I'm assuming is chalk paint) really wraps everying up.

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blacksmithysmith t1_j47iq79 wrote

This is really good. Repurposed stuff can be really beautiful.

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SilverSister22 t1_j47jvdq wrote

It’s beautiful and you did a great job. Although you have set the bar for future presents very high indeed. :)

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Mamawolf922 t1_j47kjvi wrote

This is gorgeous. Lucky lady

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Ganthritor t1_j47kxco wrote

Plot twist: OP's girlfriend doesn't usually wear makeup and this is a hint.

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blueskysahead t1_j47oooz wrote

Wow,that's is actually a piece you keep with you for life! Well done

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daylight8 t1_j47q8qp wrote

Nice job! The final result is very pretty and feminine.

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Kccokt t1_j47wn6b wrote

Holy shit this is perfection

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greenglass8 t1_j47xk5s wrote

Great job! Normally, I would cringe at painting oak wood, but this looks so good white. I'll say it again, Great job!

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katarh t1_j48e45i wrote

Absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful example of upcycling! I love how you reused the legs for the stool. And I agree, the fabric choice was perfect.

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pinkdazy t1_j48fr5e wrote

You are very talented! It's amazing!!!

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luostab t1_j48gz6t wrote

This is soooo cute 🥺🤩 I love the built in lighting it's so perfect

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Danny_Inglewood t1_j48iixd wrote

This is some of the nicest feel-good DIY I have ever come across. Great work, man.

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jmc510 t1_j48ikvt wrote

Wow, this is beautiful! Nice work OP

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HaveASeatChrisHansen t1_j48j7ru wrote

Will the way the lights are framed still work correctly for doing makeup? Since they're hooded it seems like they might not give the amount of lighting. Just wondering but it's absolutely beautiful.

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Sorkill OP t1_j4afntv wrote

If you're seated and a bit closer to the mirror the top led strip reflects in the mirror so it gives direct light. My gf says its enough light so ill trust her on that. In any case its more light than we have in the bathroom so i think it is sufficient.

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qjb020 t1_j48otz9 wrote

Can i be your girlfriend for my birthday?

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Stickyfynger t1_j48rf81 wrote

It’s absolutely beautiful and so are you.

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missmurderous t1_j48tk3j wrote

This is beautiful!!! And so thoughtful. Great job, OP!

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KonaGirl_1960 t1_j48v5it wrote

What a nice boyfriend! As my dear departed Nana used to say” You’re a keeper”! 💕

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jon-marston t1_j496b2w wrote

That is beautiful & beautifully done. Great execution!! And super sweet!

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the_senat0r t1_j49eg9v wrote

What a thoughtful gift! I had to do a double take, because I thought this was in r/MakeupOrganization—they’d love this over there.

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absoluteAbandon t1_j49mr8l wrote

Jesus. Nice work. She must really love it. You can almost see it was made with love.

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Wickersaltlamp t1_j49myfr wrote

If only we all could afford and have the space and skills to have a wood shop. Our girlfriends would be so happy

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tjlaa t1_j49of71 wrote

It looks like Swedish neoclassical Gustavian style!

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olycreates t1_j49p5f4 wrote

That came out really nice! Good job

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almostadaddy t1_j49to4l wrote

If the sexes were reversed, she'd be thinking about buying you an engagement ring over this.

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cuzisaidit t1_j49x697 wrote

Bro, that's really nice

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fuzz_ball t1_j4a03b4 wrote

Sorry OP to inform you

It’s unlikely you’ll be able to escape without marriage

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naenkaos t1_j4a15u4 wrote

Holy sheet this is beautiful! You’ve done an excellent job!

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Somerset76 t1_j4abk3d wrote

That is so beautiful! Great job!

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val319 t1_j4advhf wrote

I just spent months looking. Found something that would work. You did amazing! Great job!

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WindigoMac t1_j4bf14y wrote

You’re making the rest of us look bad bro

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cbolser t1_j4s57ar wrote

Wow. We’ll done. Original idea or something you saw somewhere?

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dkwidh t1_j5ak9zz wrote

this is amazing! funny enough it’s the exact type of vanity i’ve been looking for. should i switch to looking for a boyfriend instead?

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diyjunkiehq t1_j63qtyp wrote

you are a very devoted man!

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AdequateSteve t1_j462ed4 wrote

Cross this to /r/woodworking if you haven’t already!

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data_ferret t1_j4649n2 wrote

Only if you really want to hear the genuine agony when folks realize he took a nice piece of solid oak furniture and painted it.

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BrainScrambled t1_j46ckdo wrote

That's where I thought I was at first and was genuinely confused by the warm reception. It's beautiful work, but it also hurts a little lol.

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HephaestusHarper t1_j46sfjs wrote

Oh ffs. It was a kind of ugly, clearly-not-antique cabinet, and now it's a lovely piece of furniture that will get used. Folks who worship at the altar of WOOD™ drive me nuts. He didn't chalk-paint a Georgian antique.

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AdequateSteve t1_j48oi9s wrote

Thank you! I hate the “natural wood” worship. Yeah, I love the natural look, but not everything needs it. Perfect example of over doing it: Scott Philips. Love his work, love his skill, hate his taste. The dude’s house and shop look like a lumberjack’s whorehouse.

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KakariBlue t1_j46614b wrote

That hurt for sure but the work that was put in seems good and the recipient is happy.

Aside from the paint I also had some misgivings about dismantling the original piece but I got over them a few pictures in because it means a piece that clearly wasn't working for someone in its original form now gets a new life. If it were an antique Chippendale that's a different story, not sure I could've let the paint go 😉.

Good job to OP.

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