gee-dub Posted July 30, 2016 Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 It just gets better and better. You've got the gift. Despite its small size this project is loaded with techniques. Kudos on the inlay idea. Years from now you'll still smile when you see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 On 7/29/2016 at 10:25 PM, wtnhighlander said: This set up is too cool. For the fret saw, how about boring a hole through the C-shaped hook that holds the frame. It should line up with a void in the frame. Glue a magnet in the bottom, and cut a bolt so it drops into the hole and is held by the magnet. Use a longer bolt that is only threaded at the end. Cut off the threads, you'll have a smooth pin with a convenient 'knob' on top. Thanks wtnhighlander great idea I am going to play with this magnet thought i think its a winner Thanks all for the kind comments!! This project has challenged me but that is one of the things I love about wood working. I love learning new things and working through issues especially with folks like you all that are so willing to share your thoughts and ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 31, 2016 Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 I have hidden magnets just beneath the surface or glued veneer over them for a cleaner appearance. You do have to use a stronger magnet when doing this. https://www.kjmagnetics.com/ They have a huge selection of sizes and strength magnets. They also have lots of technical data and info on uses. The greater the distance between the magnet and the tool weakens the force and they have diagrams showing this for all the different sizes. I use ball shaped magnets to find hidden nails and screws. Great as a stud finder too. Roll one along a wood strip floor and it stops over each nail. If your nail gun still fires after you run out of nails it's easy to find the last nail so you can remedy the misfires. Little trick I learned from Tom Silva on TOH . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 Thanks Steve that is a great resource I have bookmarked it. The magnet suggestion worked well. After drilling for a cut off bolt I turned a knob I glued a cut off bolt into the end of the knob and drilled a hole in the back of the holder and glued a magnet there. This allowed me to hide the bolt and the magnet which was more aesthetically pleasing to me. Thanks to wtnhighlander and Steve this was a great idea and i really like the way it turned out. I did end up remaking the top blade bracket so that the fret saw was off set and would clear the planes in the till. Next up the lid panels, here is a teaser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wdwerker Posted August 1, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Looks great ! I have lusted for one of those fret saws ever since they came out ! Word to the wise on rare earth magnets. As they get larger and more powerful you can hurt yourself if you handle them carelessly. If magnets are allowed to crash together they can break into very sharp shards that are a bitch to clean up without getting a few nasty cuts. I got a 3/4" dia ball magnet hoping it would find the lath nails beneath plaster walls. Carried it in my pocket one day, stuck to the truck door and it caught me off guard, stuck to the tablesaw made me nervous. I'm just glad the saw wasn't running. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted August 1, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Dang, Steve! I wouldn't want to keep a big magnet like that in my pocket ... way too close to the jewels. Good thing you didn't walk too near an open box of drywall screws. Ouch! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 Quite a contraption! I went a little simpler on mine. By the time I got to this point I was so sick of the project I didn't really care anymore. I like your handle...did you turn that yourself? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 17 hours ago, Eric. said: Quite a contraption! I went a little simpler on mine. By the time I got to this point I was so sick of the project I didn't really care anymore. I like your handle...did you turn that yourself? I haven't seen a piano hinge mounted on the outside of a box before. I guess it depends on the aspect that will be seen most and I am guessing the tool box open is the normal for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 1, 2016 Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, davestanton said: I haven't seen a piano hinge mounted on the outside of a box before. I guess it depends on the aspect that will be seen most and I am guessing the tool box open is the normal for you? Yes the cabinet doors are left open 99% of the time. The only time I close them is when I put the backpack blower on to clean up. Then I open it right back up. So aesthetically it makes sense. It was also an easier installation because I didn't have to mortise like I would if I had installed them inside the case, and frankly, now that I think about it...the way the cabinet is constructed I don't even think I could install piano hinges on the inside because of how the doors are boxes. It's not the most elegant solution (I looked for solid brass but couldn't find them anywhere), but it doesn't get much stronger or easier to install than piano hinges. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted August 6, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Thanks all!! Eric. I did not I bought it at Handworks when I bought the saw but you could very easily. I wish it were a 1/2" longer but I really like the larger handle. Well given enough tries even I can get this right LOL Not a single piece, that has long since been wrecked by may poor inlay skills, but book matched Tomorrow I will pre-finish the panels and finish up a couple more details like the lid lock, hinge mortise jig, etc. Getting close now... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Like the top pannels..Very nice work..Going to look great finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klappco Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Dang, Steve! I wouldn't want to keep a big magnet like that in my pocket ... way too close to the jewels. Ouch! Is Brass magnetic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted August 6, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, Klappco said: Is Brass magnetic? Nope. Neither is bronze. Like a bonehead I put a couple magnets in my tool cabinet to help secure my two bronze LN apron planes...they didn't help. LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klappco Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Those top panels are perfectly chosen and presented! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Cheap plated brass is magnetic ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Just because the conversation is on magnets, I've used small rare earth magnets to close a door. They are very small, and if done right you can get the door to stop in the exact spot you want and the sensation is quite nice as it gets pulled into line automatically. One important thing is to pay attention to the poles of the magnets. It seems obvious when I write it here, but when installing it can be easy to absent mindedly treat them like just a metal dowel and install them in random orientation, in which case you have a 50% of making a door rejector instead of a closer! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 11 hours ago, Klappco said: Those top panels are perfectly chosen and presented! Thanks Klappco! 13 hours ago, mat60 said: Like the top pannels..Very nice work..Going to look great finished... Thank you sir! heading out to do that now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Well its been a while but got back to the shop today and got the top finished and glued up. Just need to install hinges, lid lock catch, and rope lid retainer, apply a couple coats of water based poly, and it will be ready for my class in Maine next month. Down to the wire as usual 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Looking great and enjoy your trip and class up here in Maine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Looking great ! I cant help but notice those beautiful quick clamps. Very familiar colours! Who makes them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Looking great ! I cant help but notice those beautiful quick clamps. Very familiar colours! Who makes them? You have a problem dude Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 1 hour ago, mat60 said: Looking great and enjoy your trip and class up here in Maine. Thanks mat60! looking forward to seeing Maine and spending two weeks at the Woodenboat school 1 hour ago, shaneymack said: Looking great ! I cant help but notice those beautiful quick clamps. Very familiar colours! Who makes them? Lol cheapie from Rockler Woodworking I think they call them 6" pistol grip clamps they had 6 packs really cheap last Christmas and they actually work pretty good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted August 21, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Well I was able to finish the construction today just need to complete the finishing and install the hardware. Started out mortising the hinges. For some reason I thought I should use a jig even after just reading in PWW that it probably takes longer to make a jig yada yada yada. Well in this instance they were definitely right because of all the through mortise and tenons ended up shimming things. Should have just cut them with a chisel oh well lesson learned and they turned out good none the less. Next up was the lid retainer. This was a pretty cool idea just use a wooden wedge and glue. Couple seconds on the belt sander.. and walla The last thing I had to do was mount the fret saw And that was it... Next up completion photo's 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 Wow, Looks incredible! Very nice work, you are one awesome woodworker! I like the simple lid retainer that's a great idea. Thanks for sharing this, it's been great to follow along. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I'm loving that lid retainer. Nice touch :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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