Matching old kitchen cabinets finish

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I am still trying to decide.

I have a little progress. I put in a 20 amp circuit. I pulled all the florescent lights and replaced with three 4 foot LED shop lights from Costco. I extended the light all the way into the corner. I had to change from direct wired to plug in lights.

I painted the light trough a neutral white. I also started priming the shelf and wall.

I built the cabinet front with left over material so it kind of matches. I then added two drawers with sliders. The bottom slider is rated for 100 lbs. so we can put cast iron pans in it. The sides of the bottom drawer is made out of 3/4 inch material with a 1/2 inch bottom. I think it should hold what ever I put in it.

I got the bright idea to replace the drawer slides in all 9 old drawers. I have wasted too much time so I am going to wait until I finish the remodel. I replaced the slides in 3 old drawers using the new Kreg jig. I was all excited it was so easy then I hit a wide drawer with lots of problems. I had to add a piece of maple in the center to pull up the sagging bottom. Then the drawer was rubbing on a counter support under support which I had to take down an 1/8 of an inch. So I spent most of a whole day just fixing this one drawer. Plus I had to hand plane the drawer smooth and straight. Back to the remodel grind.

Boy this change up is taking a lot more time than I thought.

You're lucky! Up here you can't do your own gas fitting. The licensed gas fitter has to hang a little tag on the installation identifying who did the installation.
Gas and Electrical are done by a Provincial Inspector, not the local Bldg. Inspection Dept.

You can however do your own electrical, up to 100A...with a permit and the above mentioned inspection.
I have to say, on the electrical work I've done the Inspectors have bent over backwards to be helpful, and once they see that you're doing a 'professional' job, they're pretty mellow.

Remember this from last year?
Firefighter Dies In New York City House Blast After Report Of Gas Leak
With skyrocketing electrical rates, I think there's going to be a lot of guys doing their own gas installations...swapping out HW tanks, dryers, ranges.

That range is classed as domestic which has different standards than commercial ranges. If my father were alive, he could quote the AGA and UL standards for gas and electric appliances as he was an engineer dealing with commercial and domestic appliances for over 35 years. Check with the dealer for spec's. We replaced our electric range with a gas range- same location and no modification to the cabinets. And my son did the rerouting of the gas line. He is an ME with an extensive background in appliances. I would trust him more than a plumber.
I sold restaurant equipment and supplies for five years. The builder would put in a domestic range, get the inspection, then install the commercial range. After inspection, anything goes. Same with toilets- put in one of the new low-flush toilets, get it inspected, then put on one of the old types. Every notice how long the old toilets last at the curb? People pick them up and replace the new types. My BIL says they leave skid marks.
Found out how to open links! Now I can read Harry's links! Hooray! The last line of the first part is the clincher. The ranges, Wolfe, et al., are not described as commercial or domestic. That would raise the question to me. Commercial gas and electric appliances have a higher BTU or wattage rating than domestic appliances. That is the difference in the standards. Go online and compare the BTU output of a domestic gas range and compare it to the commercial range. You will find there is a big difference.
Edit- The allowable dimensions are for the overhead dimensions. Go back to my previous statements on ratings. BTW, an exhaust hood is to remove heat from the cooking area. Most domestic hoods just circulate the hot air back into the kitchen.

I am busy refinishing the lower cabinet doors and drawers with poly. I figured out through trial and error, poly high gloss cut with mineral spirits using 4 coats works well to match everything. I use a ratio of 8 ounces poly and 2 ounces mineral spirits wiping it on with old tee shirts folded up in small pads. The finish is very smooth with no high spots or drips. I strip the doors with a chemical stripper maybe 2 times, and then a light sanding with 220 disc. I use steel wool #0000 lightly before the last coat. I will post pictures once done.

The other interesting thing I figured out was to use my Jet air filter which is very close to my workbench to keep the poly clean. I tried to finish outside on saw horses but I kept getting bugs and what not's in the finish outside. Applying the finish in my shop with the Jet air filter running seems to keep the poly clean. And of course not sanding the day I am applying finish.