Chip Sawdust Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I was amazed a Forstner bit could cut this stuff, but it worked. I fed it VERY slowly... after cutting the 45s I used a file to help flatten the tooth marks Some 10-32 hardware to fasten things all together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 Some of these pictures are too stubborn to load Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chip Sawdust Posted April 22, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 If you look close you’ll see I got ahead of myself and mis-drilled some holes but no worries... it’ll work 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I’ll be using this on the pattern I’m putting on the wife’s end tables. I’ll start a thread for that project when it’s done. They’re not super duper beautiful but they’re ok, especially for my first attempt at stringing and banding on furniture I designed. It’s always a learning process that’s for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 I made a pivot point plate for the pivot pin and it was too big. The router base climbed over it. So I trimmed the size, and even with less double-stick tape it worked fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 22, 2019 Report Share Posted April 22, 2019 That's pretty cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chip Sawdust Posted April 23, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 23, 2019 It’s actually a lot of fun, once you get set up Here are three of the four circles; hopefully I’ll get this bit done tonight. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted April 24, 2019 Report Share Posted April 24, 2019 Chip, As someone who owns about every stringing and inlay tool ever made I think that I can make a few suggestions. When I’m doing straight line stringing I’ve learned to use a Dremel fitted with a good base and guide ( my favorite is the Veritas; it’s pricey). The biggest challenge is finding a bit that is the same diameter as the string thickness. I purchase my bits from Precision Tools. I use Latta’s radius cutter for curves; however, you gotta be careful because the blade on the cutter is pretty thick and creates a wide groove and can cause tear out. This is a problem if your string is thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 15 hours ago, Hammer5573 said: Chip, As someone who owns about every stringing and inlay tool ever made I think that I can make a few suggestions. When I’m doing straight line stringing I’ve learned to use a Dremel fitted with a good base and guide ( my favorite is the Veritas; it’s pricey). The biggest challenge is finding a bit that is the same diameter as the string thickness. I purchase my bits from Precision Tools. I use Latta’s radius cutter for curves; however, you gotta be careful because the blade on the cutter is pretty thick and creates a wide groove and can cause tear out. This is a problem if your string is thin. I agree, Hammer. I put a fence on the StewMac base for straight lines... I have the hand cutter and scratch stock tools, but tbh the Dremel is my go-to as it’s sort of fool proof and consistent. The sizing die for string tapers the string a little which helps it fit snugly into those grooves. This project the bit was 3/64” and that seems to work well, although I have five different sizes Thanks for the feedback, I love hearing from people who have put a few hundred yards of string in furniture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chip Sawdust Posted April 25, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 So here’s the end product for this project. Just in time for wifey’s birthday too (coincidence) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 I thought about a border on the table top but these I’m trying to keep a little more simple. I have other things to get to right away, although from now on all my furniture projects may have some sort of strIng, banding or other kinds of inlay. It’s fun, relaxing and addictive, so if you start doing it, just know it’s like all other woodworking avenues, once you start you can’t stop! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Very nice! I'm sure she will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 This still seems like black magic to me. Awesome work, i like the detail that it adds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Fantastic job on those circles, they look perfect (even when I zoomed the picture). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Thanks gents, it’s fun stuff indeed. I still love my Greene and Greene styles but this adds another option to my skill set. It’s a bit cumbersome to get set up for, but easier than I thought once I actually lais stringing into the surface. Next I’m building a curved-front desk, and I full plan to add some inlay accents to it that weren’t part of the original plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Very cool indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted April 25, 2019 Report Share Posted April 25, 2019 Chip, It’s great to hear that us “Federalists (federal style woodworkers)” have another dedicated student of this style. No federal piece would be complete without the addition of an Oval Fan inlay (the holy grail of federal inlays; see below). I’ve made more than I care to count and I still don’t feel comfortable making them; however, if you would like a few tips on making them (learned from numerous screw ups) let me know I’d be happy to assist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 16 hours ago, Hammer5573 said: Chip, It’s great to hear that us “Federalists (federal style woodworkers)” have another dedicated student of this style. No federal piece would be complete without the addition of an Oval Fan inlay (the holy grail of federal inlays; see below). I’ve made more than I care to count and I still don’t feel comfortable making them; however, if you would like a few tips on making them (learned from numerous screw ups) let me know I’d be happy to assist Hammer, I would absolutely love to get hints and tips on oval inlays! I wanted to put them on the legs of these tables, but expediency called for getting wifey’s tables done and I’ve never done ovals so the added time would’ve run me late on the project *shrug* I’d be happy to share some lessons I’ve had on shaded lunette banding, Greek key banding and other stuff if you’re interested. You can PM me or just post here for others to share and learn; feel free! I think a piece of furniture isn’t really Federal without ovals, and possibly bellflowers or similar accents. I don’t have a scroll saw but I think I’m seeing one in my future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 PS, I’ve already scouted out 100 grit sand on Amazon and have a gas stove in the kitchen so I’ll be covered when it comes to shading. Now I need to convince my wife she needs new pots and pans so I can steal one from her inventory lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 5:46 AM, Mark J said: Fantastic job on those circles, they look perfect (even when I zoomed the picture). Thanks Mark, They’re not perfect but they turned out pretty good with the jury-rigged router base I made. So far I’m happy with the results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Sand shading is the perfect application for a cheap, heavy cast iron skillet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 9 hours ago, Chip Sawdust said: Hammer, I would absolutely love to get hints and tips on oval inlays! I wanted to put them on the legs of these tables, but expediency called for getting wifey’s tables done and I’ve never done ovals so the added time would’ve run me late on the project *shrug* I’d be happy to share some lessons I’ve had on shaded lunette banding, Greek key banding and other stuff if you’re interested. You can PM me or just post here for others to share and learn; feel free! I think a piece of furniture isn’t really Federal without ovals, and possibly bellflowers or similar accents. I don’t have a scroll saw but I think I’m seeing one in my future Chip, Look up Rob Millard on YouTube. He’s a great Federal woodworker and part of his video about making fan inlays is posted. You can purchase the full video for a nominal fee on his website. I use his techniques with a few modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 13 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Sand shading is the perfect application for a cheap, heavy cast iron skillet. And maybe a small propane fueled camp stove. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 4/26/2019 at 6:31 PM, Hammer5573 said: Chip, Look up Rob Millard on YouTube. He’s a great Federal woodworker and part of his video about making fan inlays is posted. You can purchase the full video for a nominal fee on his website. I use his techniques with a few modifications. Rob Millard, I may have seen one of his videos. Thanks Hammer, I’ll look him up today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted April 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 5:00 AM, Mark J said: And maybe a small propane fueled camp stove. Yes a cast iron skillet would be perfect; I may be in for a trip to Goodwill. I think I can talk my wife into letting me use the gas stove in the kitchen I’ll tell her it’s safer (and I think it is). I have an old Svea camp stove from the 70s, that thing should’ve scared is back then but instead we thought it was the cat’s meow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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