Cliff Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I was wondering what happened as I ran across this thread while doing research for jewelry box plans. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheperd80 Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 What a cool idea, looks great so far. I love a good gimmick! I'll be watching this one. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 John this is looking awesome. Love the wood combo and can't wait to see it with finish. What dovetail jig did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted December 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks Brian. I used the 24" Omnijig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 Looking great, John. Glad to see the update, and can't wait for tge finale! The floating drawer design is super cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted December 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Thanks! It's been a challenge for a few reasons. Mostly, trying to strike a harmonious balance of these two woods has proven to be more difficult than I thought. They are so different in contrast it's been hard to balance them. So far, I'm pretty happy with it, but the top and bottom have me wracking the brain a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 looks awesome john, as usual from you. care to make a comparison of the omnijig to the leigh? my son is looking for a dovetail jig is why i ask, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted December 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) Thanks Dave. I have never used a leigh, but I did some extensive research comparing the two before I got mine. I think the 24" omnijig is more versatile. It can do tapered sliding dovetails and miniatures as well as finger joints large and small (more options but with increased cost add ons). It also has better dust collection. The downside is the parts are not as readily available. They are somewhat proprietary. Even the router bits are 7 degree (porter-cable claims it replicates "period furniture") which limits the options to use 8 degree whiteside or amana. And, I think it's slightly more complicated to set up than the leigh. So, they both have some pro's and cons though it seems more people chose the leigh just based on the complexity of the omnijig. I personally chose it for its complexity and plethora of options. I don't think you can go wrong either way.It can be frustrating to dial in, but I've made my peace with it. It's one of those tools that takes 5 times longer to set up then to use. Once dialed in for the operation, it busts out perfect repetitive results. Edited December 17, 2015 by Janello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Janello Posted February 24, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 So, after putting this year long project on hold for a few more months to build the Roubo, I'm back at it again. I got the top box built and used dominos and dowels to attach it. Made a simple base with a chamfer that will get brusso brass feet. installed the brusso door hinges, and made an extension for a brusso necklace carousel. Here is a shot of the carousel extension I affixed with a wedged tenon. You'll notice some discoloration on the inside of the box. I had to spray it with water to get that right panel wall that had cupped on me strait again. putting spacer blocks in and clamping over several days got it back to almost flat. The joinery of the top box should hold it there now. preparing to mount the top box. I drilled down into the end grain freehand since my jig wouldn't work. The smallest dowels I had on hand were 3/8. drilling into half inch material an inch deep without coming out a side wall was stressful, but I managed to do it. Dowels were easier than dominos on the front, because I could use the dowel ceter pins to locate the holes for the bottom of the box with precision. Top box flipped over. I added a strip to accept the dowels. necklace carousel being held in. I'll epoxy it in (strait) once the inside has finish. Top box mounted on dominos and dowels. Not glued yet, just a test fit until I make and attach the lid. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looking great ! Bye the time it's done you will need to start on a hope chest to finish it before the wedding ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 8 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Looking great ! Bye the time it's done you will need to start on a hope chest to finish it before the wedding ! Every few months, I think of a new date about 4 months away, to give it to her! It's definately the longest I have ever worked on a project. I don't know if it's because I hate purple wood now, or brusso stuff being expensive or the fact that I am totally winging this thing.. but now the plan is to give it to her for her college graduation in June. One thing I will say is, it's a joy to work on it on the roubo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looks really nice, John! I think this is the first time I've heard dowels and dominoes mentioned in the same sentance, that wasn't a debate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 24, 2016 Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 I really like the wood choices that you have John. And now having the Roubo to pose it on adds to the artistic affect of the photos. The Maple is going to really stand tall with the finish, What are you going to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Chet K. said: I really like the wood choices that you have John. And now having the Roubo to pose it on adds to the artistic affect of the photos. The Maple is going to really stand tall with the finish, What are you going to use? Thanks, Chet. I was thinking of using the trans tint dye schedule that marc used in his pop the grain video just for the maple areas. Then just ARS on the purple heart. I never used trans tint, so I'll play around with some scraps first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 A waterbourne finish will not add any Amber tint over the purpleheart . General is supposed to have some good ones. The stuff I use is mostly sold to pro shops but I have read some good things about General's water based stains and finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 10 minutes ago, wdwerker said: A waterbourne finish will not add any Amber tint over the purpleheart . General is supposed to have some good ones. The stuff I use is mostly sold to pro shops but I have read some good things about General's water based stains and finishes. Steve, are you saying if I add amber tint to a waterborne finish it won't yellow purpleheart? But it might or will if I use ARS? I was under the assumption that any amber tint over the purpleheart could make it muddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 The waterbourne with no tint will keep the purple color vibrant. If you use ARS it will affect the color. Adding a tint to the maple to pop the grain is a separate process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just now, wdwerker said: The waterbourne with no tint will keep the purple color vibrant. If you use ARS it will affect the color. Adding a tint to the maple to pop the grain is a separate process. I see. Now I gotcha. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Looks good John but Shane says you should have used walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Mask off the purpleheart door frame when you dye the maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 25 minutes ago, estesbubba said: Looks good John but Shane says you should have used walnut Thank's Mike. Shane will soon realize that Purpleheart is nicer than Walnut. They don't give out Walnuts to War Heroes. Kidding aside, I like Walnut...It's just so over-used. That said...I think my next project might be Walnut. Maybe I will paint it purple. 22 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Mask off the purpleheart door frame when you dye the maple. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Some air dried (or un-steamed )walnut has nice purplish tones ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just now, estesbubba said: Looks good John but Shane says you should have used walnut It will look like walnut by the time he finishes it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Janello Posted June 13, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 SURPRISE!!!!!!! (this was its last day in my shop) Ashley loves it. She just had her 20th birthday and she is graduating culinary college this friday, so I thought it was about time to finally get the door magnet on this thing and end it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Already !! Wow! Lol. Glad you're daughter loves it man. You better get a whole bunch of cannolies for that! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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