Shane Jimerfield Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 Finally got to cut some joinery this weekend. Glue is next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I like the looks of it but, those corners look like a real "belly poker". Could they chip off after a time? That's a really good point. Hahaha, get it. Not to mention the cranial damage they could do on a short person. I'm into the joinery and glue-up of the case now and will allow the top redesign to brew a bit more before I commit to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Glue happens. It's square too, which is always nice when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I like the change you made to the back splash... Looking real nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I think a convex curve might be better, so it had more overhang in the center. I am with Kiki, I like curves like that when they are subtle. The trestle table is long enough that the curve really makes the table look more streamlined and lighter. It is also functional. You wany more space in the middle of the table for serving dishes, etc. So it gives you width where you need it without letting the table overpower the room. On FWW website there is a Tage Frid plan for "scandanavian chest of drawers" that uses the same beveled curve in a more subtle way.http://www.finewoodworking.com/woodworking-plans/article/variations-on-a-four-drawer-chest.aspx Had a look at this fine piece this morning. Though there are similarities they are also quite different. I really like his chest of drawers. I've had an affinity for the Danish style for a while, though I've never built anything in it. His corners are definitely not as extreme as I have proposed, and my grey matter is now leaning away from that. I'm gonna have to let it all ruminate a bit while I finish the base - still lots of work to do on that. Thanks for all the tips and comments so far. It's why I love this forum so much - mostly good/constructive feedback. Keeps me from pissing outside the bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Hardware thoughts? I'm thinking this cabinet needs a blend of rustic/old-school. I'm considering these iron hinges by Acorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Ouch! This is what I discovered when I went to take the clamps off this morning. There's tight, then there's too tight. I didn't catch this in the dry run. Should be a rather easy fix, but darn it! Also, the wine rack parts should hide it too, if it shows after the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hardware thoughts? I'm thinking this cabinet needs a blend of rustic/old-school. I'm considering these iron hinges by Acorn. Just my opinion, but in the sketch up drawing, the legs give it an oriental touch and I don't think rustic fits. But in your pic, without the finish, the eucalyptus doesn't look that red and it might work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 yeah, with finish it will be somewhere between, but probably more red and orange than these images show. I posted a pic of the top with some mineral spirits wiped on. After milling the quarter sawn black oak for the front pieces they came out at 5/8" thick, so my options for hinges is more limited due to the thinness. That's why I'm looking at surface mounted. I'm not a big fan of ornate hardware - at least not on stuff I build. I'm gonna keep looking and see if I can't find something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 parts for the drawers, doors, and inner rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Used a raised panel bit to create these profiles for the stem ware rails. Worked perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I had to create 48 of these rails for the lower wine rack. That's 48 x 4 plus the 48 ends that needed a little hand plane love to make them look good. I really did not want to sand them and they look good with a nice hand plane sheen. Shavings make good kindling for the wood stove. I'd put the project at about 90% done - not including the finishing. The wine is research for the project and for the character. Left to do: install center drawer guide for upper drawer, size upper drawer front and install, size and fit doors, glue about 42 more rails into place, and install hardware. Then make the final decision on the shape of the top and install it. Then finish it. I'm using CrystaLac on the front, then a few coats of Arm-R-Seal over the entire thing, except inside the drawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Oh, as for the carvings, well, I have been doing some practicing, but I am not confident enough to take a bunch of gouges to the front of this thing. I may work on doing them as an applique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 That is looking really good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 This thing is looking good. That's a lot of wood pieces! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 You can never have too many clamps - or wedges. Got some good squeeze out too. Just make sure you use a soft wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 After much rumination I think I will head the advise and keep the top rectangular. I don't think the curve goes with this piece. I have been rethinking the backsplash too. Here is another option with a variation. Which do you like, the even one or the one where it goes higher than the buttresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I think you've got it...it all makes sense now. I like the first one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Oh this is looking awesome!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Looks great. I don't envy the finishing step. Are you going to finish the inside of those wine sleeves or just leave it natural? Yeah, that's going to be fun. I will finish them, one coat at a time and assess as I go. One coat might be fine down that rabbit hole - I sure hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 I think I'll go with the even backsplash. Do a stop dado, keep it all linear and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Visually, I like the elevated backsplash, but I think the even one is probably the safest way to go, structurally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Here is a little teaser - finish is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Beautiful surface Shane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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