Unknown craftsman Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 I thought I might a Northfield but I didn't want to assume and look like a dum dum. Your parts make more sense to me now. I'm always slow to see how others build. Good luck with your build. Aj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 We have a 16" with spiral head Northfield in the school shop. LOVE that machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Really, good stuff, Wade. I'm really enjoying following along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted August 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 52 minutes ago, Mick S said: We have a 16" with spiral head Northfield in the school shop. LOVE that machine! Can't afford the 16" by Northfield. However, I do want a 16" jointer. I have paid for a Felder 16" inch jointer to be delivered at a later date. So, anyone looking for a 12" beast, let me know. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted August 13, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Got most of the mortises done. It was tedious but the results were more than acceptable. My tool of choice for the task was a router and here is how it looked when all set up and ready to go. This set worked like a charm. Only drawback was when plunged all the way, it was impossible to see my lines. Had to use stop blocks with double sided tape. Here is the end result: There are a few horizontal mortises that need to be done but I had enough yesterday. The horizontal mortises have to be spot on and equidistant on all legs, otherwise fitting the drawers will be a pain. I did not want to risk making an error as I was running out of steam last night. PS: As you can see in this pic, I am also making a walnut dining room table as I work my way through the desk. The table is the pedestal table by Tim Rouseau in FWW. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Is that double edge guide your solution or a bought festool set? I use a Bosch edge guide (single). It would be nice to be locked in position on the piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 3 hours ago, Alan G said: Is that double edge guide your solution or a bought festool set? I use a Bosch edge guide (single). It would be nice to be locked in position on the piece. Hi Alan. I wish I could claim this solution. Alas, I have seen the use of two edge guides on several occasions. Basically, it is just a Festool OF 1400 with two edge guides. The router came with one and I bought the second one from Amazon. I believe the second guide paid for itself after just one project. Amazon has Bosch edge guide for $34 (https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-RA1054-Deluxe-Extraction-Adapter/dp/B00005RHPP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502669768&sr=8-1&keywords=bosch+router+edge+guide). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 This is one of those head slappers. Why didnt I think of that? Curious if the rods with the bosh will be long enough to hook two on......... Either way, thanks for the idea! Oh PS....The desk is looking great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 25 minutes ago, Alan G said: Curious if the rods with the bosh will be long enough to hook two on......... I have that very same guide for my Bosch router but, honestly, since I got bit by the Green bug, I have not had any desire to use my Bosch router. Looking at the pic, the rods seem short but my guess is it is a common diameter rod and you can probably order a set as long as your heart desires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted August 18, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Finally, the desk is able to stand! I did all the tenons to 1 1/4" on my table saw, making them intentionally slightly thicker than 1/4". I planed them all to 1/4" with my rabbet block plane. The fit turned out pretty tight. Once I secure the dovetailed cross piece in front, I will be able to get good measurements for the rest of the pieces. At this point, I really want to shape the legs but I have to be patient. I should really do that at the very last minute. Next, I will tackle the front by making the dividers for the five drawers. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 On August 13, 2017 at 5:36 PM, Alan G said: Curious if the rods with the bosh will be long enough to hook two on Alan, the Bosch edge guilds work great, you just have to remove the micro adjust parts but thats no biggie. Sorry for the hijack Wade. The desk is looking great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan G Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Chet said: Alan, the Bosch edge guilds work great, you just have to remove the micro adjust parts but thats no biggie. Sorry for the hijack Wade. The desk is looking great. Thanks! I'll have to pick up a second one and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Looking great, Wade. Following this build with a lot of interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 You got a killer shop, Wade. And I like what you build and how you build it. You got a good thing goin' on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaziri Posted August 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 8 hours ago, Eric. said: You got a killer shop, Wade. And I like what you build and how you build it. You got a good thing goin' on. Coming from you, I consider it high praise and Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Wade, I totally agree with Eric. Awesome shop, awesome tools, awesome projects, awesome journals. You. Da. Man. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Coffee on my shop porch, your shop and wood stash, and reading this thread is an awesome start to the morning! Great work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I like your F-clamp rack. Helluva job on the desk. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted August 20, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 23 hours ago, RichardA said: I like your F-clamp rack. Helluva job on the desk. I have a long list of shop projects with clamp rack being at the top. However, whenever I think of a furniture project, shop projects get pushed to the bottom of my to-do list. Thanks for the kind words about the shop and projects. As a side note, I will likely be moving to a new shop. I am a renter now but will be building something one of these days. I really love my shop BUT, as a physician, I am well aware that dust collection is a big problem with my old school tools. After some research, I settled on replacing all my tools with Felder tools. I spoke to Felder around AWFS, when they had a really good sale. I placed a hefty deposit on a full suite of tools that will have far superior dust collection. In summary: I blame @shaneymack for my Green envy. My shop is now chock a block full of green tools. I blame @Llama for the Felder obsession. Then, I blame you all for inspiring me to tackle bigger and better projects. So there! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 And everyone of us had no problem blaming you for being so behind the times. But everyone of us wanted those tools, and I mean in a big way. Now we feel properly shamed. Hmmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 If I had room for it, I'd ask to be on the waiting list for when you part with that #4. I always wanted my own island ... I agree, considering the target users, Northfield seems way behind the curve on DC improvements, but there is just something attractive about that huge mass of cast iron. Like gravity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Llama Posted August 20, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 6 hours ago, wnaziri said: I blame @Llama for the Felder obsession. You're welcome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wnaziri Posted August 28, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Another weekend a littler more progress. It seems that I worked a lot but not much to show for it. Got all the mortises on the legs done, using mainly a router. I stacked all the pieces as there were getting done. These components are the "exoskeleton", so to speak. In the past, projects involving drawers have been a challenge for me. I do my best to measure distances but invariably, I end up with errors and some openings end up not being consistent. So, to make sure I reference the same end of each leg, I made a quick jig for the 5/8th inch bushing on my router and it worked rather well. All distances are very consistent, side to side and front to back. The framework for the front of the desk is a great exercise in joinery because you end up doing a variety, including dovetails, double tenons, through mortises. I did the tails on the table saw and the pins were hand cut. This combination is really fairly quick and efficient for me. I am not pulling a Pekovich with pins and tails that stick out. I will be planing them flush real soon. After all that work, this all I have to show for it. However, this is the most challenging portion of the build. Now, I can use the framework of the front end to quickly get the rest of the body of the desk done. Next, I will tackle the two middle dividers and shaping of the legs. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, wnaziri said: I am not pulling a Pekovich with pins and tails that stick out. LOL The man does love his proud joinery doesn't he? It can look neat, but jeez....on every project? Looks good Wade. Progress is progress. You got more done this weekend than I did. I'm jelly of all that mahogany you get to play with. My absolute favorite species to work. It's butta. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 Looks great. That's plenty "to show for" your effort, because it's high quality. Keep going! 15 hours ago, Eric. said: LOL The man does love his proud joinery doesn't he? It can look neat, but jeez....on every project? I have the same thoughts about many of the G&G features... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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