Coop Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 I just used those things for the first time and mine was a 90* joint. I was wondering if it was going to affect your alignment at such an angle. I bet it comes out looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Had a few minutes with the wood this evening, here is the result: Sorry about the dim light. Now that I have one for a pattern, I can cut the other foot tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Like that sled foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Nice! I like the setbacks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Ross, you just keep on impressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 More progress this afternoon. My benchtop drill press doesn't have the stroke to bore through these pieces, so I used it to establish a straight guide hole, and finished with my hand drill. This is the first chance I've had to play with my latest woodworking toy. Junior's favorite tool is a hammer, so he helped me drive sticks through my home made dowel sizing plate. Using 1/2" dowels to pin the seat and legs together. All the edges are rounded now. The bench is dry fitted with clamps, waiting for me to glue it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looking great! Good idea with the drilling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Looking great. Can't wait for the full body shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Thanks for the encouragement guys! Now, how about some advice? TB III, or epoxy for the glue-up? All I can find locally in a clear epoxy is the quick set (5 minute) variety. I am concerned that I will run into trouble with these tight-fitting dowel joints at such a short working time. Is Titebond 3 up to its claims for outdoor use? Or would I be better off to order some slow-set epoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 TB III will work but, I'd recommend epoxy. I really like the West Systems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 If you go the west systems route, buy the $20 pumps. They make life a million times easier. Use the 'slow' hardener unless you like doing your glue ups to Benny Hill music. After perusing the WS webpage, I use epoxy and their fairing fillers all over the house now for various jobs. Plus, I like any product that describes their viscosity as 'Catsup, Mayo, and Peanut Butter'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 After perusing the WS webpage, I use epoxy and their fairing fillers all over the house now for various jobs. Plus, I like any product that describes their viscosity as 'Catsup, Mayo, and Peanut Butter'. That could go disastrous. . I'm always running out of catsup and pb (not Particle Board) in my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 If you go the west systems route, buy the $20 pumps. They make life a million times easier. Use the 'slow' hardener unless you like doing your glue ups to Benny Hill music. After perusing the WS webpage, I use epoxy and their fairing fillers all over the house now for various jobs. Plus, I like any product that describes their viscosity as 'Catsup, Mayo, and Peanut Butter'. All good advice from Vinny on the WS stuff! I just bought a new batch of it yesterday and notice that it has come down a bit in price. You'll still get sticker shock but, it's better than it was! This is one item to bring in from the cold! Doing so will give you a couple years worth of shelf life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Do you guys use the 105/205 kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Do you guys use the 105/205 kit? I use the 105/207 or 206 kit I believe the 205 is the fast dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I use the 105/207 or 206 kit I believe the 205 is the fast dry. Got it. $90 on amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Got it. $90 on amazon. For both? That would be an amazing price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00RDBDCNQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1430956794&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=west+system+epoxy&dpPl=1&dpID=41YMknrNU7L&ref=plSrch#immersive-view_1430958736580 Is this it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yes it is and that's an awesome price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 There's a bigger size for $150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 There's a bigger size for $150 Ok, that sounds more like it...lol I must have missed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Ok, since popular opinionnsaid go with epoxy, and since I'm too cheap to buy the nice West Systems setup, I started doing the glue-up with the Devcon quick-set epoxy. One joint at a time.... Three minutes of Benny Hill, followed by 10 minutes of Jay Bates eating a sandwich. Per joint. 6 down, 16 more to go ..... I'll toss in a photo of the chaos later. ... as promised: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Ok, since popular opinionnsaid go with epoxy, and since I'm too cheap to buy the nice West Systems setup, I started doing the glue-up with the Devcon quick-set epoxy. One joint at a time.... Three minutes of Benny Hill, followed by 10 minutes of Jay Bates eating a sandwich. Per joint. 6 down, 16 more to go ..... I'll toss in a photo of the chaos later. Well, that certainly works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Dang!...now I have that Benny Hill theme going through my head at 1.5x speed. Sounds like a kazoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Ross. Is your bench a pipe clamp Roubo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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