HunterL Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 When I got most of my green, I got it from a guy on the Festool Owners Group forum who was "retiring". He had a bunch of unused Festool laying around and he gave me a great price. You might find some deals on their Classified forums, but they go quickly. Not much chance of finding a Domino there though. My point is, probably won't find a "sale" unless it's private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Got in some scraping on my lunch break. Got the outer glue joints scraped flush. Started with my #80 Cabinet scraper. Then busted out the Veritas Variable Burnisher MKII. Put a hook on the scraper is came with. 10 degrees on 1 side, 5 on the other. Then busted out my thin scrapers with a 2 degree for smoothing it out. It'd almost be a bad thing to even sand the face frame. It's so smooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 also sliced my finger on the corner of the scraper. Maple takes blood stains pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Slicker than a Christmas ribbon......lookin good Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Poplar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Poplar? Hard Maple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted January 26, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Somebodies signature line mentions " a project isn't finished until it has my DNA on it " I think you have satisfied that condition ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Ewwww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Tell me a bit more about the burnisher please - is it as simple as taking a new scraper and running it through? The hook is ready to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Tell me a bit more about the burnisher please - is it as simple as taking a new scraper and running it through? The hook is ready to use? Yep. Once the edge is clean (filed off old hook and smoothed on stone) or new from the package you put it in a vice or clamp. Dial the Burnisher to the angle you want. 0 for fine smoothing, 5 for general scraping, 10 for heavy scraping and more aggressive removal, 15 for removing finish and paint. Put a tiny bit of oil on the edge. Then you pull it across the edge with slight pressure and it sets the hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Never got shavings this consistent and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Yep. One the edge is clean (filed off old hook and smoothed on stone) or new from the package you put it in a vice or clamp. Dial the Burnisher to the angle you want. 0 for fine smoothing, 5 for general scraping, 10 for heavy scraping and more aggressive removal, 15 for removing finish and paint. Put a tiny bit of oil on the edge. Then you pull it across the edge with slight pressure and it sets the hook. I just watched Charles Neil demo it. My burnishing a scraper is hit and miss. Gotta have one. Thanks Tom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Well worth the 30ish bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 And the bloodshed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 And the bloodshed? Absolutely! I also learned that peeling an orange with a slice in your finger is a painful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Knowing nothing about cabinets, and trying my hand at one now, is it common to build the face frame before the casework? What's the advantage, TC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Knowing nothing about cabinets, and trying my hand at one now, is it common to build the face frame before the casework? What's the advantage, TC? I was wondering the same thing. Just didn't want to be the one who asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 From everything I have read about building cabinets they all recommend building the face frame first as it gives a better overall view of what the cabinet will be when finished. Also, based on how I'm attaching the face frame to the case, with the face frame being square, everything behind the face will be square. The cases are going to be built piece by piece after being attached to the frame. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Cabinets are designed and dimensioned using the face frame for obvious reasons. Building with the face frame down on the table basically makes the frame an assembly jig holding the box square as you build. The weight of the box is enough pressure to hold the frame to the box for glue during assembly. Generally the frames are pre finished as are the box parts so that there is no need to mess with spraying a completed cabinet assembly. Good job, looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Tom, did you use the Veritas burnisher on your # 80? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Tom, did you use the Veritas burnisher on your # 80? No, I used the carbide burnishing rod on my Timberline SB-1. http://www.scraperburnisher.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I have one of those. Could the Veritas be used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I have one of those. Could the Veritas be used? I don't see why not. As long as the #80 blade fits in the slot of the Variable Burnisher. Also make sure you angle the rod the right way on the #80. The hook should be on the opposite side of the bevel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Right on the hook. That # 80 is a cool tool. I have three of them from ebay. I was thinking of the Veritas tool as being faster than the burnishing rod and the SB-1 and maybe a little user friendlier. Seems like every time I order from Lee Valley and pay the freight, there's always something else I see or hear about, then place another order. Thanks again. I believe I'm going to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm debating what I'm gonna finish the cabinets with. I'm not going to stain the maple, going for the light color. I was thinking maybe some wipe on poly, or Arm R Seal. Not looking forward to building and laminating the counter tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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