wdwerker Posted August 12, 2018 Report Share Posted August 12, 2018 Explore the plunge depths possible with each size Domino bit. Some bits will let you plunge 28 mm but they don't sell the tenons in that length. Whenever I set up to make tenon stock a certain thickness I make widths for all 3 settings in 12" - 24" sticks. Then I can cut whatever length I need at a moments notice. Make plenty from scrap it pays off eventually. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Posted August 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Steve, that's a great idea to prep the stock in multiple widths. I'll have to try that. Chestnut, so far I have resisted the 700; the 500 is plenty for me. I have used some of the 700's tenons, though. Before I thought of making my own, I bought some of the 8x100 tenons for a bookcase project where each section of the bookcase has a central upright that divides the shelves into two sections. To keep the shelves aligned, I used the domino to make a through mortise in the upright and the mortises in the shelves for the left and right sections. Then, I used the long domino tenon to run through the central divider and connect the two shelves to each other. It certainly kept the shelves aligned better than I could do if I were using dados. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 9 hours ago, Geoffrey said: Steve, that's a great idea to prep the stock in multiple widths. I'll have to try that. Chestnut, so far I have resisted the 700; the 500 is plenty for me. I have used some of the 700's tenons, though. Before I thought of making my own, I bought some of the 8x100 tenons for a bookcase project where each section of the bookcase has a central upright that divides the shelves into two sections. To keep the shelves aligned, I used the domino to make a through mortise in the upright and the mortises in the shelves for the left and right sections. Then, I used the long domino tenon to run through the central divider and connect the two shelves to each other. It certainly kept the shelves aligned better than I could do if I were using dados. That is an excellent idea! Why didn't i think of that. Some day i might borrow that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 Go for it ! Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted August 13, 2018 Report Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/11/2018 at 8:17 PM, Geoffrey said: But, the pegs will not go through to the top of the breadboard. These peg holes are only on the underside of the breadboard.doors. I still need to finalize where we want the door pull. Very much the way I do my breadboards. Helpful tip that you may already use. I keep the front peg hole at dimension and not slotted. I slot the others. This keeps the front elevations aligned throughout the year and allows expansion to the rear. You piece is looking great and coming along nicely. Thanks for sharing the ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Posted August 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 8 hours ago, gee-dub said: Very much the way I do my breadboards. Helpful tip that you may already use. I keep the front peg hole at dimension and not slotted. I slot the others. This keeps the front elevations aligned throughout the year and allows expansion to the rear. Gee-dub, I am glad you posted that. Thank you! I had been planning on locking the center tenon and making slots for the pegs at the outer tenons. After reading your post and thinking about it, I will do as you suggest. The top is quartersawn and only 15" wide. The movement will likely be under 3/8", if that. I'll have plenty of room to allow all the movement to go towards the back and keep the front nicely aligned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle City WW Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 That is going to be a big sideboard! Great job!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffrey Posted September 5, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I can't believe it's been a couple weeks. Most of the time has been letting the varnish cure and off-gas a bit. First, though, I did get the rest of the doors on and the breadboard ends attached. The top is interesting and almost looks like notes on sheet music. (it's a bit busier under the bright light than it normally looks.) Over Labor Day weekend, I took the top and doors off and the shelves out. We brought it inside to live in the kitchen and put it all back together. At almost 99 inches long and 15 deep, it fit in to its new home. Overall, I like the sapele and will definitely use it again (although I still love using cherry, too). I have some boards left over, and we do need a couple shelves in the family room.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Turned out great! Nice job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Very nice ! Sign & date it. Note that it's made of Sapele and a curse on anyone who even thinks of painting over it in the future ! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Damn nice finish. It looks as if it were made for that space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, wdwerker said: Very nice ! Sign & date it. Note that it's made of Sapele and a curse on anyone who even thinks of painting over it in the future ! I actually did sign and date the underside of the top. I haven't done that before, but I thought I would for this one. At least I'll be able to remember when I made it ten years from now. And you are right about the curse on anyone painting it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 4 minutes ago, RichardA said: It looks as if it were made for that space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I wasn't quite sure what a sideboard was this whole time but now it makes perfect sense in context. It turned out beautiful. Simple and elegant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Brendon_t said: I wasn't quite sure what a sideboard was this whole time but now it makes perfect sense in context. It turned out beautiful. Simple and elegant. Thank you. This one is a bit long for a sideboard, but it works in that space. It will be holding extra dishes, so we called it a sideboard. For a dining room, Chet's Arts and Crafts sideboard from Fine Woodworking would be a better fit. I think the detail in earlier period pieces is amazing, and I doubt I'll ever have the skill to make a piece like that. For making furniture for the house, though, I really like the Arts and Crafts style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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