Bombarde16 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Can you tweak the frame back in with a little more leverage? Grasping it by hand is one thing. Putting an old-fashioned wooden clamp on it and using that to torque things into place just might do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 +1 on pulling it with a clamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I agree on triyng a clamp to nudge it into alignment. Overall, nice job on the build. All hand tools....nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I had to use clamps already to get the other 3 in. I think the twist has moved the holes so they don't line up. Clamping isn't really a long term solution as the person I'm giving this to won't be able to wrestle it back together. I think a better solution is to remove the hinges and reassemble and see if i can just shim the hinges to give me enough freedom to move the pieces into place. I dunno, i'm having a tough time of late so just leaving it be so i don't make any stupid mistakes at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChetlovesMer Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 It is probably wise to take a break. So that you don't make a break. See what I did there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 If there is any chance of hinge rack, just try orienting your hinges opposite or even on opposite sides of the frame. Screws in and out a few times might benefit from an epoxy fill and re drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 So i gave up and re drilled the holes in the legs so now you can get the tray on without any clamps. Its a faff to do but it can be done with a bit of fiddling. It does mean that the blackboards are on an angle compared to the tray but i don't think anyone will notice unless they stare at it for a long time. Besides if i try to fix it i know i will make it worse. Best to call it a day and let the mistakes be, it can be used perfectly fine and its the 1st big thing i have ever made. I have cut the bevelled feet and got it level so it doesn't rock when on carpet. I tried on the my living room floor which has wooden laminate down. Get it in the right place and it doesn't rock. Its not the best test as i have a fish tank putting over one tonne of force on the floor so its a bit distorted. Carpet works so that good enough for me. So this afternoon will be plugging the holes and repairing chips and dents and that sort of thing. All thats left todo is make the blackboards, thickness the cleats and put the finish on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Managed to get the old holes plugged tonight. Little tip do not use a plug cutter on a Bradson No 5 pillar drill (hand cranked) the friction is enough to set walnut on fire. Bloody stinks too when it burns. Any way just a few bits of chipout to sort out, only 1 bit is on a visible face where a drill bit poked through before i realised. Sooooo close now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Just be careful you don't get a little hare in your finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Blackboards are waiting for their final coat of paint. Im going to start putting finish on a test board as practice and to see how many coats i want to use. By the time I'm back from prague i should be ready to put the 1st proper coat on. Scary stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Just a little update. Work stalled as i came off my bike. Went over a level crossing and got stuck between the rail and the road. Sadly landed on my hands and wrecked them, nothing broken thankfully. Since then i haven't been able to put any pressure on my hands which means no sanding. Hoping to get it done before xmas but it all depends how long my hands take to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I shuddered when I read this. I hope for a quick recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 That's one of the reasons I quit riding. Falls can be brutal, especially if you use frog clips. Unbelievable how embarrassing it is to stall on a steep climb because you failed to downshift soon enough, then slowly topple, like a redwood in the forest, because you can't get the stinkin' shoes to unclip.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Does this mean no oboe!!! Hope not and that you heal well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 i had a lesson on Thursday and managed to play some duets. I did lose my grip at one point and my thumb hurts like hell. I bit the bullet and pushed through the pain and got the damn thing sanded. I have hoovered up as much dust as i can and i have given the piece a wash in white spirit to get the rest off. Waiting for that to flash off then the 1st coat of danish oil is going on this afternoon Looks well nice with the white spirit so hopefully the danish oil won't show the mistakes up too much (thankfully all the big dents and scratches are on the inside so won't be seen unless you take it all apart) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Glad to hear you are on the mend. Pushing through the discomfort during rehab/ healing can be key to regaining flexibility and range of motion. Looking forward to seeing your results on the easel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Wow Mark . I hope your hands are healing ok now. I must have missed reading about it. All the best for getting better soon mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thanks guys. Just got in form applying the 1st coat of danish oil. More oil ended up on me, the bench and the floor than the project Looks really nice so far, hopefully i caught all the runs and drips. So hopefully by sunday i will have a completed easel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Wipe it back, don't leave a heavy coat on the surface to dry. Thin coats dry faster and much less worry about drips and runs. You can re-wipe even an hour or 2 after applying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefmagnus@grics.net Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hope you heal up soon. I have an artist daughter and am going to surprise her with an easel that your work inspired me to build for her. Your easel looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks Chef, i'm sure yours will be way better than mine. 2nd coat on Bottom of the trays Close up of the grain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 3 coats are on. Some bits are coming out darker than others but no serious blotching. Looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkirby Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 1st frame is complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Looks good Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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