wdwerker Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 I figured Middle Tennessee there had to be a still involved with those taters . We just had bootleggers learning how to race cars around here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Well, I got a little more done. Most of the internal construction is completed. In all my measurements, surprisingly the worst out of shape anywhere within the case is no more than 1/16th ! How I got that lucky is beyond me! In trying to keep the drawers all one continuous board, though split, I puled a "Freddie"....Measured once and cut twice! Didn't work!!! Now I have to re-mill another board.. PIA! When that's done it'll be awhile before I get to actually making the drawers, The box jointing is going to take me a bit more time.. I just don't want to screw them up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Really looking sharp Richard! I would say attention to detail is the reason your measurements turned out well for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I agree...attention to detail. Looking good Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I constantly check parts for accuracy when batch cutting things like drawers. It can get boring and repetitive , that's when errors start to creep in. Out of square and slight variances in length will add up to a bad fitting drawer. I use calipers to make sure thicknesses of boards and box joint teeth are consistent. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I constantly check parts for accuracy when batch cutting things like drawers. It can get boring and repetitive , that's when errors start to creep in. Out of square and slight variances in length will add up to a bad fitting drawer. I use calipers to make sure thicknesses of boards and box joint teeth are consistent. Good luck! Thank's for the offering of luck.... But I'm not batching these drawers..... Gonna make each and everyone one at a time, I want this right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I consider box joints to be kinda batch cutting, so repetitive ! Bold markings can keep you from cutting the starting knotch in the wrong place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I consider box joints to be kinda batch cutting, so repetitive ! Bold markings can keep you from cutting the starting knotch in the wrong place. Hey Steve.... I know what a knish is But what's a knotch? Feel the tug on your leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Man I miss a good knish... Bummed I just tuned into this journal. Looking great man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Here's a little catch up on the dresser build.. I did a little dry fitting prior to making the drawers. Wouldn't you know it, I pulled a Freddie..[Measured once and screwed up, now I have to cut twice]. I did however get some time away from a whole lot of home stuff that had to be dealt with, and put together the drawer pulls, only needed 16 of them. Made one blank of oak and walnut, cut out exactly 16 with 1/2" left over! Hope I don't screw one of them up! You can see where I pulled that "Freddie"! Gonna start on the box joints for the drawers in a day or so, even with a jig, it takes some trial and error to get it right.... Got my fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Richard, this thing is really looking good. Are you using a commercial box joint jig or a self made one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Really looking sharp Richard! I would say attention to detail is the reason your measurements turned out well for you! Yup, that's why one set of drawer front's aren't showing... I miscut one side, and I want to keep the grain pattern through both drawers, so I have to make a short road trip and get another piece. I've tried to keep grain direction and pattern a focal point, even if I'm the only one that notices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Richard, this thing is really looking good. Are you using a commercial box joint jig or a self made one? Shop made, and with the weather constantly changing, thing needs tuning every time I require it. Can be a PITA, but it works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minorhero Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 Looking really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 That flowing grain across the front is awesome. I noticed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Like those pulls a lot. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 It's amazing how much life interferes with pleasure! Managed to get a few drawer fronts box jointed, also still waiting for some more wood to come out of the kiln, should be ready this coming week. I guess then I'll be starting on stopped dados and drawer bottoms. That's the second dry fit so far several more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Watch dat boy dry fittin'.....he gonna have heself a dresser in jus' a lit-til bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Watch dat boy dry fittin'.....he gonna have heself a dresser in jus' a lit-til bit. Tim... You South Carolina boys, sure do mumble funny! Must be the shark! Yup, dresser in my future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrewferd Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Looking very nice. Great size and execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 11, 2014 Report Share Posted October 11, 2014 Tim... You South Carolina boys, sure do mumble funny! Must be the shark! Yup, dresser in my future! Bubba, my mouth's always full of something. I'll die old but never hungry! Have you started thinking about the finish yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Bubba, my mouth's always full of something. I'll die old but never hungry! Have you started thinking about the finish yet? The finish... Yeah, well it's gotta match the rest of the bedroom, so I'll do the same... golden pecan stain, a couple coats of Danish Oil, then several coats of matte poly. It will get a lot of use so I need to protect it, especially the top and the drawer fronts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Looking great Richard. I like the drawer pulls design - very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Well, somehow I got delayed in working on this dresser, Dad blamed family, they just keep interfering with things that are less important than them! Anyhow, I got a little time in the shop this weekend, and got all the dresser drawers cut and dry fitted, without the bottoms, but first I had something that had to be done first. Do you know what these are? I don't know if you see what I see, But I see 40 stopped dados, to fit the bottoms in! The problem as I see it is, My router is 1 1/2 hp and I'm going to have to remove 1/16th per pass to get to a 3/8th depth.... 6 passes per board times 40 boards equals a lot of work. Got it done, now just squaring up the dado ends and making the bottoms, dry fitting, breaking it all down for the 6th time and sand for a day or two. I'm getting old just thinking about it, Wait, I'm already old, so maybe with a little luck I'll get halfheimers and won't remember how much work I already have in this project, and what it's actually for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 You've got a real production line going there Richard. Put a larger router on your Christmas wish list and maybe you will be able to do them dados in 1/4" bites. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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