wdwerker Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 It's amazing how fast you need a few more clamps to close up those slight gaps isn't it ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just a fire drill with the short open time and my inexperience with casework. And then my glu-bot broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just a fire drill with the short open time and my inexperience with casework. And then my glu-bot broke. I've never had issue with my glue bots.. Did you drop it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just wouldn't come up the spout...didn't have time to troubleshoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Thick glue, clogs, dried glue , several issues glue bots are prone to without attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just wouldn't come up the spout...didn't have time to troubleshoot. Interesting.. I'm sure you'll figure it out and won't jack your thread working out fixes.. Pretty simple item I'm sure you'll figure out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I never had a problem with cheap bulk watercolor brushes, a puddle of glue, and my finger...serves me right for getting all fancy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just wouldn't come up the spout...didn't have time to troubleshoot. Sounds like a personal issue ! <grin> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 ...and now to make 75 square ebony plugs. Kidding....I'm going to bed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Okay hour number 12. Kreg jig would have took me 30 minutes but alas I'm too cheap to buy one. Plus I'm still trying to rationalize my domino purchased by using it for everything. Glued up. Got a few plugs in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Looking great! I have the el cheapo Kreg jig because I only use it once in a blue moon.. Might be an option for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Me too. Gets used about as often as my brad nailer but it's handy when I need it. Think I paid 30 or 50. Came with the jig and clamping mechanism as a unit and a drill bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 I've got the original Kreg jig(20+years old) and the newer master jig. The biggest advantages are adjustability and the vac attachment. Mine sits for weeks unused sometimes , but they do have their uses. Getting a fastner in a unseen place that is hard to clamp is my main use. The cheapest version, a single block that you clamp in place , would be an inexpensive way to try it out. It's a little slower to use but still quite effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Hour 14. Bottom in. Top assembled and gluing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 So for anybody building this. This might help. Fitting at tiny 3/8 dowel into a 3/8 hole is a little tricky... I found that setting up a little production line between my disc sander and bandsaw helped. Chamfer both ends off a few pieces of dowel stock, then trim both ends at the bandsaw. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/21/189d7cfa33b04d360341fad757966881.jpg[/img Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Plug cutters also will taper the plugs for you as well as allow you to grain match.. They're not very expensive and well worth the investment! Good tip VJ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Sweet. Thanks. Took some time while the plugs dry to try out the new toy. Yep...Very very different from what I'm used to with a ROS. Dust collection is ok I guess...My hand still turned white after I ran it across the top. Maybe I'm doing something wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 What grit? You're still going to have some dust trapped in the grain but, you don't have it airborne so, it's that much less that you're breathing. All cleanable pre-finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 P180 and P220. Either way, feels glass smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Just blow it off or wipe it down before you finish.. You're just not going to get 100% DC off of the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 I can work all night but alas I have to go to work in the morning...my busy season. The low angle block plane and the Veritas #80 were super useful flushing up joints. Kudos to whomever recommended them. Nothing left but plug filling, whiteboard and chalkboard panel installation, a little cleanup, and we're ready for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 The little cubby for books also makes for a great place to keep my inspiration while I work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Very awesome VJ! I'm screamingly happy I'm beyond that stage but, I do understand it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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