PlayasTeo Posted October 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 I think they will look very nice....remember that straps are tools for lifting , they will naturally get dirty so they will be dark.I am sure things will work for you without the jigs. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Olsen Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Not much update here, the ebony plugs took the weekend. I was able to "recover" my handles after a lots of sanding, still missing some. I have a really bad part (other side, you dont see in the picture) but I will put it under. Good enough for now, I just need to make sure they look similar now, some part got some serious sanding The breadboard / lid is the big next step this weekend then, I will be almost done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Carl, If there's a "bad" part of these handles, it sure doesn't show! Those look great. I'm gonna forgo the handles. I just need to get this project finished. I'm enjoying it and there have been some neat challenges but I'm anxious to put a finish on it and put it to use. I worked on the cove for the straps and cut the strips for the plugs last nite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayasTeo Posted October 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Carl , those straps look very good...........I bet that if you don't tell , nobody will notice any flaws , I think we are always very critical of our own work...... looks like you are getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hey Playas, Made a prototype last nite of the straps using your suggestions. Worked great. The drilling the hole is a good idea. Going home to make the real deals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayasTeo Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 That's good K COOPER , I am glad it work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Carl Olsen Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 A bit disappointing I was expecting him to fight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Olsen Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Weekend update, lid groove done, breadboard done. sanded and stain. Getting there for sure now. Next step is assembly after I stain the handles (forgot them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Carl, Looking good. I had a bit of a bow in my lid and had to rip it and re-glue and that did the trick. I put the third coat of Danish oil on everything last night. Now to wait 72 hours to put the satin lacquer coats on. It's going to seem strange not working on it for 3 days. I need to get my grandkids to show me how to post pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Olsen Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 My lid has a small bow too, i think it will get away with it when I put the breadboard, its not that much. (Hopefully), me too now I am waiting my danish oil to get dry, its still tacky right now. I only put one coat of danish oil. Does 3 coats make a difference ? (I plan to put lacquer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Did you wipe the Danish oil off after you applied it? I didn't one time and it took forever to dry. I find that the extra coats make the wood a little darker and it also gives it a deeper finish. On the first coat, I flood the area and keep it wet for about 30 min., then wipe it dry. The other 2 coats I keep wet for about 15 min. and then wipe dry. Not sure if that is the correct way, but has always worked for me. Then after 3 days, I'll put on a couple of coats of brushing lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerofly0610 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 You guys are doing awesome work. I am anxious to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbeaulieu Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Playas, could you provide any insight into the two-tiered plugs you installed on the front that span the breadboard and top? I can't seem to find anyone talking about that. Also, what are your feelings on movement when using those plugs? I'd think that would anchor the breadboard to the front. That being so, all that work to allow it to move would be defeated in my mind. Thanks for any feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Olsen Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 ToddB, William NG has a great video explaining the spline: http://wnwoodworkingschool.com/greene-and-greene-style-ebony-spline/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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