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2x Desk (2/2)
Detail shots. The legs are fixed to the side apron, the front is anchor
bolted to the leg. The top is lag bolted down with slotted holes for expansion. I filled all the knots in the top and sanded it smooth, but the knots in the legs are left open (stabilized with gorilla glue). -MJ |
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Mark,
Can you provide more details on what I'm seeing here? I can't tell what they are or what they hold. |
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2x Desk (2/2)
Looks good!
It will be interesting to hear what happens after some times passes and that 2x BORG construction material actually dries out. Myx "Mark Johnson" wrote in message . .. Detail shots. The legs are fixed to the side apron, the front is anchor bolted to the leg. The top is lag bolted down with slotted holes for expansion. I filled all the knots in the top and sanded it smooth, but the knots in the legs are left open (stabilized with gorilla glue). -MJ |
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On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:11:14 -0400, "Myxylplyk" wrote:
Looks good! It will be interesting to hear what happens after some times passes and that 2x BORG construction material actually dries out. Myx Does that "wood-like" material ever dry, or just warp and twist in different directions when the mood hits it? mac Please remove splinters before emailing |
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"mac davis" wrote in message ... On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:11:14 -0400, "Myxylplyk" wrote: Looks good! It will be interesting to hear what happens after some times passes and that 2x BORG construction material actually dries out. Myx Does that "wood-like" material ever dry, or just warp and twist in different directions when the mood hits it? mac Please remove splinters before emailing I thought it just didn't like being in a vehicle. You can pick the straightest boards on the rack, and get home with a bunch of twisted junk. -MJ |
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"Scott Cox" wrote in message ink.net... Mark, Can you provide more details on what I'm seeing here? I can't tell what they are or what they hold. That's the nut and washer on the end of an anchor bolt lag-threaded into the leg. A 1 1/4" pocket drilled into (not through) the back of the front apron has enough room to thread the washer and nut on the machine thread end. There's also a 1/2" tenon on the end of the board, dry fit into a mortise on the leg. -MJ |
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On Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:42:19 -0500, "Mark Johnson"
wrote: I thought it just didn't like being in a vehicle. You can pick the straightest boards on the rack, and get home with a bunch of twisted junk. I've actually chosen straight grained, rift to nearly quarter sawn 2X materials @ BORGS for my shop furniture, and gotten great results after planing and drying it. You'll reject lots of boards, but it is possible. Read the ends! |
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"B a r r y" wrote in message
I've actually chosen straight grained, rift to nearly quarter sawn 2X materials @ BORGS for my shop furniture, and gotten great results after planing and drying it. You'll reject lots of boards, but it is possible. Read the ends! Yep ... it's amazing how much rift and quarter sawn red oak stock can be in the racks at the BORG's, if you just take the time to look. I routinely make a pass by the bins, do a quick check, and occasionally grab a board or two for future face frames. -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 6/1/07 KarlC@ (the obvious) |
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Nice looking piece , what kind of finish did you use ? Looks like you have
tapered the legs both inside and out, personally I prefer the inside tapers only it gives the piece a better looking " stance"....mjh "Mark Johnson" wrote in message . .. Detail shots. The legs are fixed to the side apron, the front is anchor bolted to the leg. The top is lag bolted down with slotted holes for expansion. I filled all the knots in the top and sanded it smooth, but the knots in the legs are left open (stabilized with gorilla glue). -MJ |
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"Mark Johnson" wrote in message . .. "Scott Cox" wrote in message ink.net... Mark, Can you provide more details on what I'm seeing here? I can't tell what they are or what they hold. That's the nut and washer on the end of an anchor bolt lag-threaded into the leg. A 1 1/4" pocket drilled into (not through) the back of the front apron has enough room to thread the washer and nut on the machine thread end. There's also a 1/2" tenon on the end of the board, dry fit into a mortise on the leg. -MJ Thanks Mark. I'm still trying to figure out the different ways that aprons are attached. This is my first time seeing this. Can I assume these are centered inside the tenon and the lag bolt is set into the bottom of the mortise? Scott |
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"Scott Cox" wrote in message . net... "Mark Johnson" wrote in message . .. "Scott Cox" wrote in message ink.net... Mark, Can you provide more details on what I'm seeing here? I can't tell what they are or what they hold. That's the nut and washer on the end of an anchor bolt lag-threaded into the leg. A 1 1/4" pocket drilled into (not through) the back of the front apron has enough room to thread the washer and nut on the machine thread end. There's also a 1/2" tenon on the end of the board, dry fit into a mortise on the leg. -MJ Thanks Mark. I'm still trying to figure out the different ways that aprons are attached. This is my first time seeing this. Can I assume these are centered inside the tenon and the lag bolt is set into the bottom of the mortise? Scott That's right. Here are some shots of my workbench, using carriage bolts instead of the lag threaded anchor bolts. I didn't take any pics of the desk during assembly, but this should get the point accross. HTH -MJ |
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"Swingman" wrote in message ... "B a r r y" wrote in message I've actually chosen straight grained, rift to nearly quarter sawn 2X materials @ BORGS for my shop furniture, and gotten great results after planing and drying it. You'll reject lots of boards, but it is possible. Read the ends! Yep ... it's amazing how much rift and quarter sawn red oak stock can be in the racks at the BORG's, if you just take the time to look. I routinely make a pass by the bins, do a quick check, and occasionally grab a board or two for future face frames. -- www.e-woodshop.net Last update: 6/1/07 KarlC@ (the obvious) I stumbled accross a nice piece of curly red oak at the Borg one day and bought it for no particular reason. It eventually turned into a nice base for a rocking horse. -MJ |
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The finish is water based poly with TransTints Red Mahogany.
I agree on the look of legs, I had intended to taper 3 sides - leaving the outside (front) face straight - but screwed up the 4th leg and had to cut all four to match. Just don't tell anyone... -MJ "mike hide" wrote in message . .. Nice looking piece , what kind of finish did you use ? Looks like you have tapered the legs both inside and out, personally I prefer the inside tapers only it gives the piece a better looking " stance"....mjh "Mark Johnson" wrote in message . .. Detail shots. The legs are fixed to the side apron, the front is anchor bolted to the leg. The top is lag bolted down with slotted holes for expansion. I filled all the knots in the top and sanded it smooth, but the knots in the legs are left open (stabilized with gorilla glue). -MJ |
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"Scott Cox" wrote in message
ink.net... Mark, Can you provide more details on what I'm seeing here? I can't tell what they are or what they hold. That's the nut and washer on the end of an anchor bolt lag-threaded into the leg. A 1 1/4" pocket drilled into (not through) the back of the front apron has enough room to thread the washer and nut on the machine thread end. There's also a 1/2" tenon on the end of the board, dry fit into a mortise on the leg. -MJ Thanks Mark. I'm still trying to figure out the different ways that aprons are attached. This is my first time seeing this. Can I assume these are centered inside the tenon and the lag bolt is set into the bottom of the mortise? Scott That's right. Here are some shots of my workbench, using carriage bolts instead of the lag threaded anchor bolts. I didn't take any pics of the desk during assembly, but this should get the point accross. HTH -MJ That looks like a good way to make a strong joint. Thanks for sharing! Scott |
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Mark Johnson explained on 21/06/2007 :
Detail shots. The legs are fixed to the side apron, the front is anchor bolted to the leg. The top is lag bolted down with slotted holes for expansion. I filled all the knots in the top and sanded it smooth, but the knots in the legs are left open (stabilized with gorilla glue). -MJ Good job! I like the finish, the fact it is made from something other than cherry and the novel design - well done. And cheaper than Ikea? I'll have to make sure Mrs Mekon doesn't see that bit. Raising the bar like that could make things difficult! Mekon |