Popular Post MattF Posted February 10, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Time to start the Roubo. I got the hardware, going Benchcrafted, over a year ago. Over the past year made two lumber purchase, one in April(2017) and the final January(2018). I did put the build off long enough to add a jointer to my arsenal. For lumber choice I went with European Beech. All the research I have done says the properties are almost identical, with respect to hardness and density, to hard maple. I also picked a piece of 12/4 Walnut for the leg chop and end cap. Here is is my pile of sticks: I can be sure of one thing, this will not be a fast build. I will be taking my time and try to keep my son engaged as much as possible, I want this to be his someday. This will be my first time doing a journal, so hopefully I can remember to keep it up to date! Let’s Do This!! Matt 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MattF Posted February 10, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Knots are filled. Had my helper doing the filling. This will need to cure before moving along. Wife and I are headed to some antique shops today. Go in with a mission to find old tools and cast iron cookware. Epoxy testing my patience, Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 I look forward to following along! Please share your thoughts on working the European Beech I have never worked with that species before. Also huge thumbs up for including your son that is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 5 minutes ago, pkinneb said: I look forward to following along! Please share your thoughts on working the European Beech I have never worked with that species before. Also huge thumbs up for including your son that is awesome! I like the Beech so far. I have played with some off cuts to see how it cuts and acts. Very nice to work with, hand tools and power. Knocked out some winding sticks for fun. The Beech was $2/bf cheaper than maple in my area. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 50 minutes ago, MattF said: Had my helper doing the filling It's a lot easier to take pictures and keep the journal updated when you have an apprentice in the shop to do the grunt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 10, 2018 Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 Some day i'l build a Roubo but until then I'll have to deal with following other people's journals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2018 4 hours ago, Chet said: It's a lot easier to take pictures and keep the journal updated when you have an apprentice in the shop to do the grunt work. Love my apprentice, but his help will not make things speedy. It’s ok though, it’s the memories that make slowdown worth it! 2 hours ago, Chestnut said: I'll have to deal with following other people's journals. I have been doing that for a few years. Probably read every build thread at least twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Electric meter was spinning like a top today. Tried to keep the garage at 70 degrees today. Maintained it, but I used up some electricity. Minimum recommend temp for the West Systems 207 hardner is 60F. Had my normal electric heater going, it can keep it at 65 no problem. Added the halogens for a boost. Temp was holding steady at around 75 on boards and 72 in the garage. It was in the mid thirties outside. hoping to start milling pieces for the top slabs tomorrow. Saw this desk at an antique shop today. Not really my style, but impressive nonetheless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondhockey Posted February 11, 2018 Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Warming the garage definitely helps with the epoxy curing. Alternatively, just give it more time - allows for more consumption of Space Dust! I've started keeping my resin and hardener warm, but allowing the epoxy to cure at 52 degrees (I use System Three.) That seems to work alright. It get's to the tack stage quickly, so it's not running all over the place. It takes a while to fully cure, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2018 Front and rear slab boards are broken down. I think I should be good on widths. Still need to Mill them square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 That could be confusing, West Systems in brown bottles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MattF Posted February 12, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Milled all the boards for front and rear slabs. Will need some thickness adjustments to get the widths correct between the front and back. Ended up with a height of 4.250”. overall width is 19.5” Boards stickers and stacked That at was a long day. My back is killing me. Now time to fire up the grill for some kabobs! Wore Out Matt! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 12:27 PM, Chestnut said: Some day i'l build a Roubo but until then I'll have to deal with following other people's journals. Nah man, I still follow them all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: Nah man, I still follow them all.. I don't think they ever get old. I'm starting to see the draw backs of douglas fir benches. The one that i made is no longer flat. I'm thinking that a roubo will be next year for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, RichardA said: That could be confusing, West Systems in brown bottles. The stuff in the brown bottle is an additive to speed up the process of many different products. I find it most useful for the following products: -Epoxy -Glue -Finish -Paint -There are many others and feel free to add to the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 minute ago, MattF said: -There are many others and feel free to add to the list! - Tool put-away - Cleanup - Shop vacuum - Hiding from the kids - Reading WTO - Watching WW content/video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 If I mistake it for a beer, I just might be unhappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 7 minutes ago, RichardA said: If I mistake it for a beer, I just might be unhappy. Haha! PSA: Before we get too far into this build, I would like for everyone to know, you will see beer in the shop, not a lot, but it’s there. I am a very safety oriented person and know when it’s appropriate or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 12 minutes ago, MattF said: Haha! PSA: Before we get too far into this build, I would like for everyone to know, you will see beer in the shop, not a lot, but it’s there. I am a very safety oriented person and know when it’s appropriate or not. Does the common require a PSA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: Does the common require a PSA? LOL! It shouldn’t! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Lookin great so far. Euro beech (+ a little walnut) is my current plan for a bench build next year. I think they complement each other well, and I love the q-sawn look of beech on the top of a bench. Good job involving the kid, I hope to do that someday too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 European Beech was my plan until I stumbled upon some Ash logs fresh cut and ready to mill into my bench. The look will be fantastic and be an heirloom piece 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 49 minutes ago, JosephThomas said: Lookin great so far. Euro beech (+ a little walnut) is my current plan for a bench build next year. I think they complement each other well, and I love the q-sawn look of beech on the top of a bench. Good job involving the kid, I hope to do that someday too. 8 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: European Beech was my plan until I stumbled upon some Ash logs fresh cut and ready to mill into my bench. The look will be fantastic and be an heirloom piece This is my first time using Beech. I have no complaints so far. Really nice to work with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 I'm crazy and am probably going to do mine out of cherry. It'll be a bit more spendy but what the heck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted February 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: I'm crazy and am probably going to do mine out of cherry. It'll be a bit more spendy but what the heck. Cherry would make a beautiful bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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