wtnhighlander Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Definitely a good stopping point. Definitely. You should sit down, maybe drive slow on the driveway ... before Wapner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted November 24, 2015 Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 Looks great Mike. You're doing a great job. Those tails look like they're gonna fit perfectly.I would use epoxy regardless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2015 The final slab glue up and I used epoxy for the condor tail, which came out good but not perfect. The end cap is a little proud and I'll sand it flush tomorrow. I'll install the vice tomorrow and it feels good to almost be done with the top. There are so many chances to screw up that front slab and it will be a relief once the vice is installed and working properly. Thanks to Brian and Tom for their build threads and answering questions. 12" Bessey #16 has been lonely during the build - he just hasn't been needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Awesome job Mike! You're really moving along now. Those tails look nice and tight. Nice job. Dont worry too much about the vise installation. It looks more stressful than it is. Just take it step by step just like in the video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Its looking good mike. The condor tails look great. Why do you say they aren't perfect? Sent from my SM-P550 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Looking good Mike! Those tails are a lot of work, but a great opportunity to practice and learn some new stuff. Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Its looking good mike. The condor tails look great. Why do you say they aren't perfect? Sent from my SM-P550 using TapatalkI'm probably a little hard on myself as the chisel wandered on a few chops, but after cleaning up the joint, I'm happy with it. I thought I might have some regrets not going with a contrasting wood for the end cap, but after installing the vise and wiping with mineral spirits, love the combination of hardware and wood. Oh, and that hardware is so damn smooth!Back to the shop now to install the dog strip and cut the front slab to length. I'll be happy to finally be done with that cut from both sides method, because no matter how careful you are, there is some luck involved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Holy crap that looks amazing. Love that handle. What kind of wood is it? Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Looks awesome Mike. I hate the cut from both sides method too. Three of my four ends are out of square from the edge of the bench. Jimmy crack corn. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Did you guys all go circular saw for the end cut? It seems like it's so difficult to line up properly, ya might as well plan to be off, cut it, then square it with a lajp or other low angel plane.I'm also wondering if there's any Merritt in a strong helper to support the end, slab clamped to the mitre bar,and just cutting it on the bandsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Did you guys all go circular saw for the end cut? It seems like it's so difficult to line up properly, ya might as well plan to be off, cut it, then square it with a lajp or other low angel plane.I'm also wondering if there's any Merritt in a strong helper to support the end, slab clamped to the mitre bar,and just cutting it on the bandsaw.Stong friend would make me nervous if they were responsible for both lifting and guiding. I wonder about an improvised sliding support. Sliding tables on a table saw make sense so on a band saw could be helpful. Honestly a hand plane cleaning up a rough cut is not awful when you can access the whole end at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Stong friend would make me nervous if they were responsible for both lifting and guiding. I wonder about an improvised sliding support. Sliding tables on a table saw make sense so on a band saw could be helpful. Honestly a hand plane cleaning up a rough cut is not awful when you can access the whole end at once. i was thinking friend would only support the end. The mitre Guage would guide and keep it straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 i was thinking friend would only support the end. The mitre Guage would guide and keep it straight.I think you're underestimating how heavy the slab is...the friend wouldn't be the issue - I think keeping it registered properly with the miter gauge would be very tough.The circular saw method sucks but it works. Like C Shaffer said - just hit it with a hand plane when you're done. I did, and it's close to square, but not quite. Has no bearing on anything though, so I didn't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Yeah, the possible torque on the mitre gauge is huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Very true, bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post estesbubba Posted November 25, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Took the block plane to the dog block and after a few passes set it in the slot and moved the vise completely forward and it was smooth. Marked the holes and drilled them with cordless drill which was a mistake as brad point bit wandered a little. Screwed the block to the vise and tight as hell now. After several passes I realized the plate and block weren't coplaner so I added a couple of brass shims. A couple of more plane/tests and finally got it smooth.When I flipped the slab over to move it from the saw horse to my UTS I noticed one guide rail was slightly deeper than the other so the plate wasn't perpendicular to the slot. Since I had to plunge while moving forward the 3/4" straight bit, guessing one didn't plunge all the way. Since the vise is completely smooth I might just leave it. I think if I removed the vise, re-routed the high slot, then re-installed, my dog block would be off now and I'd be worse off than before (and have to make a new dog block). Right now I'm thinking "if it ain't broke don't fix it".I moved the front slab off the saw horses to sit next the back slab. At this point I trust my UTS to hold the slabs a lot better than some saw horses. I lightly sanded both tops with 80 to remove all the pencil marks and they look great. There is only one area of tearout and no glue line gaps except for a few inches where the front strip attached to the dog strip probably because I was too careful not to get glue in the sliding dog area. It is 5 thousandths wide and just at the top - I'll probably push a little epoxy down in it just because. Here's the gap:And here she sits:And a much-deserved drink to celebrate the milestone!At this point I have no regrets going with hard maple over soft maple. Sure the chisels have taken a beating but a little lovin' and they'll be back. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Fantastic Mike! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Holy crap that looks amazing. Love that handle. What kind of wood is it? Sent from my SGH-I337M using TapatalkI think mine are Dymondwood handles and now they are using acrylic infused cherry. I think you're underestimating how heavy the slab is...the friend wouldn't be the issue - I think keeping it registered properly with the miter gauge would be very tough.The circular saw method sucks but it works. Like C Shaffer said - just hit it with a hand plane when you're done. I did, and it's close to square, but not quite. Has no bearing on anything though, so I didn't sweat it. Exactly - crosscutting one 8' 8/4 board is tough enough and a slab of 6-7 8/4 boards isn't going to happen no matter how many people are helping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brendon_t Posted November 25, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Would you care for some bourbon with your ice? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Great work! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 Would you care for some bourbon with your ice? It's a long walk to the house so I had to make the ice last for more than one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 It's a long walk to the house so I had to make the ice last for more than one now that's using your brain.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Looks so good. I'd have never guessed even a year ago that I could look at a Roubo build like it was porn or something. I want to buy the guild Roubo project even though I don't think I'll ever build it. Just looks fascinating to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 Awesome work mike! Much to be proud of! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 27, 2015 Report Share Posted November 27, 2015 I love the klingspor coaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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