JoshC1501 Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Between the 4th of July last weekend and meetings at work this week, shop time had been limited. Managed to get a little time in today. Much needed therapy! Glued the lid up. Also got one corner just about fitted. Those miters are tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Sweet! Hope you got some tape on those boards 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 ==>Hope you got some tape on those boards You get there seconds before me... Honestly, it was the very first thing that popped into my head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I hope everybody realizes we just spot things that have circled around and bit us in the butt. None of us are trying to pick on ya. Damn 3rd one to spot it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I hope everybody realizes we just spot things that have circled around and bit us in the butt. None of us are trying to pick on ya. Ahmen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I use packing-tape on my cauls, but use WaxiLit as a releasing agent for specific projects*. I've been tempted to use WaxiLit for my cauls as well... Anyone else go that route? Just completed a vanity inset sink -- used epoxy to get that 'perfect' form fit for the sink -- worked quite well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Man this is just like the old timers in the coffee shop two nights in a row. Love this place for that. Great looking panel Josh, love the way you oriented the grain for the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Josh your blanket chest is coming along nicely! Thanks for posting the pictures of your progress . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Packing tape... Check!! In all seriousness, came out if the clamps great. Probably my best panel glue up yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 ==>came out if the clamps great. Probably my best panel glue up yet! Packing tape in place, Nice even squeeze-out, Grain flows across the panel --- what more could you want? Well, there's always book-matching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 That 8/4 cherry that slipped away would have made book matching possible on this top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wilkins Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Just started watching this thread. Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 After a long work week in Boston and Philly got a little shop time in today. Just 1 corner left on the casework. No pictures. Did this last weekend before I left. Worked on the lid today. Got it cut down to size. Still trying to decide between cleats or breadboard ends. Here are breadboard ends I made today. Made them with rabbet so they tuck under the lid. Not sure that's right but I liked the look. Here are the strap hinges I bought from Lee Valley. Needed a easier project to break this one up and needed some new shelves for my remodeled basement, so I have been working on these simple shelves. Have some nice shelf hardware coming. (Love nice hardware). 2 coats of BLO and 2-3 sunny days and this result from my cherry stash... Love the dark red color, think this blanket chest is going to look nice. Doesn't even look like the same wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Awesome color on that cherry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Nice work Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Been working on finishing the dovetails and miters this morning. Got the case assembled. Still needs a bit of fine tuning but getting close. Feels good to get that accomplished. Spent a lot of time hand cutting those dovetails. The miters turned out ok. Glad I started with the back ones as they are not as good as the two fronts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Very nice work ! What kind of finish are you going to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Very nice work ! What kind of finish are you going to use? I haven't totally decided. Thinking about either an oil/varnish blend or satin wiping varnish. Input welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Making some progress today! Got the bottom all cut and fitted tongue and groove on the edges and ship lapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Finished this awhile ago but never got around to posting an update. Life's been crazy! All in all happy how it came out. As my first real project with hand cut dovetails, was so worried about laying out correctly, didn't consider the sizing of Pins and Tails. The mitered corners at the bottom came out great in front and could be better in back. The wood looks great though, the pictures don't do it justice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 That came out great! Love the cherry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Looks great Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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