..Kev Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 That is just looking awesome Dave! Stunning work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 13 minutes ago, TIODS said: That is just looking awesome Dave! Stunning work! Thanks, Kev! I'm really pleased with how the coopering turned out. I have a couple of tiny glue lines which will show up when the finish goes on, but far fewer than I predicted. It was pretty easy to use a block plane to get the angles for most of the pieces I was coopering together, but the final one had to be angled and tapered to fit in the space. It only took like seven tries for the four pieces, so that was amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 The top looks super. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 It just keeps getting better ! If it was mine I would try to recreate the glue line issue on some scraps and then practice the finish techniques that might minimize its appearance. I've got a little touch up spray gun that's pretty close to an airbrush. I've lightly fogged some stain over flaws before and made them less noticeable. I've turned little filled nail hoes that turned too dark after the first coat into a tiny knot. Possibly your glue joint could be turned into a natural looking dark streak. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Thanks, Steve! I don't think they're too bad. This is the most visible of the glue lines. http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denette Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 It just keeps getting better ! If it was mine I would try to recreate the glue line issue on some scraps and then practice the finish techniques that might minimize its appearance. I've got a little touch up spray gun that's pretty close to an airbrush. I've lightly fogged some stain over flaws before and made them less noticeable. I've turned little filled nail hoes that turned too dark after the first coat into a tiny knot. Possibly your glue joint could be turned into a natural looking dark streak. Dang. You're smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpotts Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 This has been such an awesome project to watch. Very impressed with the quality and patience! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 That worked very well. nice job!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 9, 2017 Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 On second look that flaw seems like one that we only notice because we know it's there. The big problem is keeping our mouths shut about it. Good luck with that ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted September 10, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 22 hours ago, wdwerker said: On second look that flaw seems like one that we only notice because we know it's there. The big problem is keeping our mouths shut about it. Good luck with that ! Yep. We are our own worst enemies when it comes to picking out flaws. It's curious how many woodworkers are "perfectionists". I glued in the pre-finished blades, preliminary to making the drawers. The pre-finish is getting all scuffed up, but I'll be able to spray a final light coat to make that go away later. I hope. http:// Although I was kind of set on making the Thing from walnut alone, I am considering making the drawer fronts from some contrasting figured wood. I originally didn't want to mix things up but, what the heck, I have the ability to make the call now so why not consider it?...mock things up...and see how it looks. I'm going to dye some curly maple and see if it looks good with the general appearance. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I glued the rest of the dividers and whatnot into the case. http:// Then I marked out my legs for the corner detail. http:// Set up my router sled. http:// Roughed out all the legs. http:// And cleaned up the first one so far. http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 It had been so long since I'd seen the base that I had forgotten about it Looking awesome! Getting close! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 You could attach a secret tray inside the base with 4 magnets. Not sure how you could release it but I'm sure you'll come up with something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 14 minutes ago, wdwerker said: You could attach a secret tray inside the base with 4 magnets. Not sure how you could release it but I'm sure you'll come up with something. Yeah, the base is an obvious spot for a compartment, so I'm not putting one in. Truth be told, more secret compartments means more time, and I'm starting to smell the barn, so to speak. I'm thinking I want to finish this "skills building exercise" sometime soon-ish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 On 9/9/2017 at 9:33 PM, davewyo said: It's curious how many woodworkers are "perfectionists". All the good ones. I don't envy all the sanding you have in your future, Dave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Eric. said: I don't envy all the sanding you have in your future, Dave. My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted September 11, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Eric. said: I don't envy all the sanding you have in your future, Dave. I'll just have to take it one six-pack at a time. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Cut the drawer fronts to size: http:// Marked out my contours. http:// Milled some soft wood for the drawers sides and such to 1/4". http:// 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 I hate to think what it's gonna cost to fill that thing up with jewelry ! Nice drawer front shape, completes the theme. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted September 23, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Still at it, an hour or two a day. http:// http:// http:// 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davewyo Posted September 24, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 I ganged up the drawer fronts. http:// Hogged out the majority with a Holey Galahad disc. http:// Smoothed it out with some card scraper, rasps, files, and 80 grit sandpaper. http:// Did the same with the other side. http:// http:// 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Great idea to get a nice consistent look to the fronts. All that grain is going to look good with the finish on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 30 minutes ago, Chet said: Great idea to get a nice consistent look to the fronts. All that grain is going to look good with the finish on it. Thanks Chet! I cut the top drawer in two, cut some drawer backs, and next up I'm on to the rest of the dove-tailing. I've decided I'm not really fond of the process involved in cutting dovetails. Very repetitive. I might go so far as to say that it's tedious drudgery. If they didn't look good and get that "Oh dovetails!" response from people who know a little bit about furniture joints, I don't think I would bother. Too much lay-out and marking for my taste. http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Those are some sweet-looking drawer fronts, Dave! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, davewyo said: "Oh dovetails!" Well you can probably get this comment with a Leigh Jig too, or even the Rockler jig if you don't tell anyone thats the one you used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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