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Some years back I built a desk for out new computer and all its goodies.
That was 1986. Yesterday I began cutting wood for the new office furniture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ ;~) And a long way to go to get to this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ I am using white oak for the solid wood components and cherry for the exterior plywood panels. At the moment the top of the desk will be a complementary color, plastic laminate. The desk top will be approximately 32" x 96" Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) |
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On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote:
Some years back I built a desk for out new computer and all its goodies. That was 1986. Yesterday I began cutting wood for the new office furniture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ ;~) And a long way to go to get to this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ I am using white oak for the solid wood components and cherry for the exterior plywood panels. At the moment the top of the desk will be a complementary color, plastic laminate. The desk top will be approximately 32" x 96" Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) Absolute tasty design ... can't imagine the execution anything but. -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://plus.google.com/114902129577517371552/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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On 1/14/2013 11:09 AM, Swingman wrote:
On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Some years back I built a desk for out new computer and all its goodies. That was 1986. Yesterday I began cutting wood for the new office furniture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ ;~) And a long way to go to get to this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ I am using white oak for the solid wood components and cherry for the exterior plywood panels. At the moment the top of the desk will be a complementary color, plastic laminate. The desk top will be approximately 32" x 96" Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) Absolute tasty design ... can't imagine the execution anything but. Well than you again. Now if only my shop was a giant 3D printer. |
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On 1/14/2013 11:12 AM, Leon wrote:
Well than you again. Now if only my shop was a giant 3D printer. What?? ... Festool hasn't come out with one yet? ;) 42F outside this morning, stayed 60F in the shop overnight of its own accord. I'm sweating out here rasping, planing, sanding tits off chair rails ... gonna have to take off the sweatshirt. Walk outside to the house, freeze your ass off ... -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://plus.google.com/114902129577517371552/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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That's gonna be real sweet! I love contrasting colors like that. I just did an Urn with a cherry box surrounmded with Maple columns and top and bottom. Came out pretty nice if I say so myself. Only charged them $100
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"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message ... Some years back I built a desk for out new computer and all its goodies. That was 1986. Yesterday I began cutting wood for the new office furniture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ ;~) And a long way to go to get to this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ A two person desk? I see two chairs there. If I had to work that closely with someone, it would not be a good situation. It will match the bed. |
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On 1/14/13 11:07 AM, Leon wrote:
Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) I absolutely love the curves on that tall cabinet and can't wait to see the finished results. You should have pictures of the finished product in a couple weeks, right? :-p -- -MIKE- "Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life" --Elvin Jones (1927-2004) -- http://mikedrums.com ---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply |
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Leon wrote:
Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) Have you always been a glutton for punishment? :) -- dadiOH ____________________________ Winters getting colder? Tired of the rat race? Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net |
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On 1/14/2013 11:19 AM, Swingman wrote:
On 1/14/2013 11:12 AM, Leon wrote: Well than you again. Now if only my shop was a giant 3D printer. What?? ... Festool hasn't come out with one yet? ;) I thin we would know within moments of each other if Festool had one. LOL 42F outside this morning, stayed 60F in the shop overnight of its own accord. I'm sweating out here rasping, planing, sanding tits off chair rails ... gonna have to take off the sweatshirt. We got down to 37, at leas that is what it was at 8:15 this morning, The shop was 64 and my little heater brought it up to 67 and that was feeling toasty. Walk outside to the house, freeze your ass off ... Walk out where? D&R |
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On 1/14/2013 11:38 AM, RP wrote:
That's gonna be real sweet! I love contrasting colors like that. I just did an Urn with a cherry box surrounmded with Maple columns and top and bottom. Came out pretty nice if I say so myself. Only charged them $100 RP Thank you! White Oak and cherry are not two woods that you would normally think would go together well. Three years ago I built a bedroom that used white and red oak and cherry. It did not turn your stomach. ;~) I am looking more for the contrast and color differences. Cherry and maple go together real well but I wanted something darker. |
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On 1/14/2013 1:01 PM, Lee Michaels wrote:
"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message ... Some years back I built a desk for out new computer and all its goodies. That was 1986. Yesterday I began cutting wood for the new office furniture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ ;~) And a long way to go to get to this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ A two person desk? I see two chairs there. If I had to work that closely with someone, it would not be a good situation. Yup. My wife. Our work areas are pretty well separated, I have the garage she has the second floor for quilting. It will match the bed. |
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On 1/14/2013 1:02 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 1/14/13 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) I absolutely love the curves on that tall cabinet and can't wait to see the finished results. Thank you, I can't wait either. ;~) I have been putting this off since we moved into our new home two years ago. You should have pictures of the finished product in a couple weeks, right? :-p Absolutely :~0 |
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On 1/14/2013 2:02 PM, Leon wrote:
On 1/14/2013 11:38 AM, RP wrote: That's gonna be real sweet! I love contrasting colors like that. I just did an Urn with a cherry box surrounmded with Maple columns and top and bottom. Came out pretty nice if I say so myself. Only charged them $100 RP Thank you! White Oak and cherry are not two woods that you would normally think would go together well. Three years ago I built a bedroom that used white and red oak and cherry. It did not turn your stomach. ;~) I am looking more for the contrast and color differences. Cherry and maple go together real well but I wanted something darker. try purpleheart. with shellac it turns pretty dark purple-brown-ish. |
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On 1/14/2013 2:40 PM, dadiOH wrote:
Leon wrote: Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) Have you always been a glutton for punishment? :) Only in relatively recent years. I built a bedroom set and a pantry for "us" starting about 3 years ago, between the paying jobs. I was stretching what I consider my limits on both. Then there was this about 10 years ago, The long quarter columns on the front corners of the chest pictured below were completely cut on a TS and a touch of sandpaper to ease the edges. The capitols top and bottom were done on a lathe. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...1932/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...1932/lightbox/ |
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On 1/14/2013 3:09 PM, chaniarts wrote:
On 1/14/2013 2:02 PM, Leon wrote: On 1/14/2013 11:38 AM, RP wrote: That's gonna be real sweet! I love contrasting colors like that. I just did an Urn with a cherry box surrounmded with Maple columns and top and bottom. Came out pretty nice if I say so myself. Only charged them $100 RP Thank you! White Oak and cherry are not two woods that you would normally think would go together well. Three years ago I built a bedroom that used white and red oak and cherry. It did not turn your stomach. ;~) I am looking more for the contrast and color differences. Cherry and maple go together real well but I wanted something darker. try purpleheart. with shellac it turns pretty dark purple-brown-ish. I have never ever had any luck with purple heart staying purple. For me it always turns brown. It would look cool in purple heart and maybe, zebra! ;~) |
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Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in
: Some years back I built a desk for out new computer and all its goodies. That was 1986. Yesterday I began cutting wood for the new office furniture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...stream/lightbo x/ ;~) And a long way to go to get to this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...stream/lightbo x/ I am using white oak for the solid wood components and cherry for the exterior plywood panels. At the moment the top of the desk will be a complementary color, plastic laminate. The desk top will be approximately 32" x 96" Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) Some gorgeous furniture coming soon!! Congrats on the design, Leon!! -- Best regards Han email address is invalid |
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On 1/14/2013 3:34 PM, Han wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in : Some years back I built a desk for out new computer and all its goodies. That was 1986. Yesterday I began cutting wood for the new office furniture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...stream/lightbo x/ ;~) And a long way to go to get to this. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...stream/lightbo x/ I am using white oak for the solid wood components and cherry for the exterior plywood panels. At the moment the top of the desk will be a complementary color, plastic laminate. The desk top will be approximately 32" x 96" Yes the drawer tops, file cabinet cabinet door rails, door top rails and center eye brow are curved, not an optical illusion. I hope they work out that way. ;~) Some gorgeous furniture coming soon!! Congrats on the design, Leon!! Thank you Han. I'll try and keep my progress posted. |
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On 1/14/2013 5:02 PM, Mike Marlow wrote:
Leon wrote: Then there was this about 10 years ago, The long quarter columns on the front corners of the chest pictured below were completely cut on a TS and a touch of sandpaper to ease the edges. The capitols top and bottom were done on a lathe. I saw those on your site a long time ago - I love those two pictures! That is great work. Thank you. I built a pair and they had to be designed to match an existing dresser and chest of drawers. That was my design interpretation also. |
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On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:07:31 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ That's similar to something I've always wanted to build ~ a completely integrated computer station. Only one difference, my idea is a little more grandiose. I want to build a computer station that can be completely enclosed by finished cabinet doors hiding the whole system. The doors would also have integrated shelving on them with various computer peripherals. Naturally, the doors would be pretty heavy, so they'd necessarily need to roll on some type of wheels ~ maybe skateboard trucks. The main idea is open, it's a whole computer system. Closed, it would look completely unlike a computer system, maybe looking like an exotic array of cabinets and shelving, suitable for a high end living room. Anyway, that's my idea. Don't have the space to build it right not, but I guess there's nothing stopping me from designing it. |
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On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:01:04 -0500, "Lee Michaels"
A two person desk? I see two chairs there. If I had to work that closely with someone, it would not be a good situation. Yeah, I noticed that and it's not a bad idea. Space to slide over to some other peripheral or perhaps a second monitor. Worst case, a second person could be sitting there taking part or helping you work. Best case, you could be gaming against the person sitting beside you. |
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On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:20:30 -0600, Leon wrote:
I have never ever had any luck with purple heart staying purple. For me it always turns brown. It would look cool in purple heart and maybe, zebra! ;~) Woodcraft sold (and may still) a dye called, IIRC, burgundy. A little of that on purpleheart does not change the color, but it keeps the color a lot longer. In fact I'm still waiting after several years to see the brown. -- When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. |
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On 1/15/2013 11:27 AM, Larry Blanchard wrote:
On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:20:30 -0600, Leon wrote: I have never ever had any luck with purple heart staying purple. For me it always turns brown. It would look cool in purple heart and maybe, zebra! ;~) Woodcraft sold (and may still) a dye called, IIRC, burgundy. A little of that on purpleheart does not change the color, but it keeps the color a lot longer. In fact I'm still waiting after several years to see the brown. Do they have anything for keeping the sapwood in poplar from looking like a lime popsicle after a clear coat? -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://plus.google.com/114902129577517371552/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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Swingman writes:
On 1/15/2013 11:27 AM, Larry Blanchard wrote: On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:20:30 -0600, Leon wrote: I have never ever had any luck with purple heart staying purple. For me it always turns brown. It would look cool in purple heart and maybe, zebra! ;~) Woodcraft sold (and may still) a dye called, IIRC, burgundy. A little of that on purpleheart does not change the color, but it keeps the color a lot longer. In fact I'm still waiting after several years to see the brown. Do they have anything for keeping the sapwood in poplar from looking like a lime popsicle after a clear coat? Latex paint? |
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On 1/15/2013 9:46 AM, Dave wrote:
On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:07:31 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...ream/lightbox/ That's similar to something I've always wanted to build ~ a completely integrated computer station. Only one difference, my idea is a little more grandiose. I want to build a computer station that can be completely enclosed by finished cabinet doors hiding the whole system. The doors would also have integrated shelving on them with various computer peripherals. Naturally, the doors would be pretty heavy, so they'd necessarily need to roll on some type of wheels ~ maybe skateboard trucks. The main idea is open, it's a whole computer system. Closed, it would look completely unlike a computer system, maybe looking like an exotic array of cabinets and shelving, suitable for a high end living room. Anyway, that's my idea. Don't have the space to build it right not, but I guess there's nothing stopping me from designing it. I tried that to some extent on my current desk in 1986. I found that computers, printers, and monitors all change shape and size. My original printer, 6 or so printers ago fit in my desk drawer, no longer. |
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On 1/15/2013 11:54 AM, Swingman wrote:
On 1/15/2013 11:27 AM, Larry Blanchard wrote: On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:20:30 -0600, Leon wrote: I have never ever had any luck with purple heart staying purple. For me it always turns brown. It would look cool in purple heart and maybe, zebra! ;~) Woodcraft sold (and may still) a dye called, IIRC, burgundy. A little of that on purpleheart does not change the color, but it keeps the color a lot longer. In fact I'm still waiting after several years to see the brown. Do they have anything for keeping the sapwood in poplar from looking like a lime popsicle after a clear coat? Yes! this one in particular. ;~) http://www.woodcraft.com/product/200...tain-pint.aspx |
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On 1/15/2013 9:50 AM, Dave wrote:
On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:01:04 -0500, "Lee Michaels" A two person desk? I see two chairs there. If I had to work that closely with someone, it would not be a good situation. Yeah, I noticed that and it's not a bad idea. Space to slide over to some other peripheral or perhaps a second monitor. Worst case, a second person could be sitting there taking part or helping you work. Best case, you could be gaming against the person sitting beside you. Actually my wife will be there more than any one else but I can now have a client sitting next to me when reviewing drawings. |
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On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:49:40 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote: I tried that to some extent on my current desk in 1986. I found that computers, printers, and monitors all change shape and size. My original printer, 6 or so printers ago fit in my desk drawer, no longer. Yes, you have a point there. Nevertheless, the size of computer station that I had in mind would certainly allow for a changing configuration in the years to come. You do have to admit, that except for increasing monitor size, computers are generally getting smaller as time goes on. The current computer case that I have is only 2.5" less deep than the case I've been eyeing. Both of them are pretty well future proofed. Here's the one I've been thinking about. Temjin TJ11. One thing in particular that I like about it is that the motherboard is rotated 90° and heat can be exhausted out of the top of it. https://www.google.ca/search?q=temji...=800&b ih=441 |
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On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:53:19 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
Actually my wife will be there more than any one else but I can now have a client sitting next to me when reviewing drawings. The client thing is a good idea. Build it right and you can also use it as an example of your craftsmanship to those clients. |
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On 1/15/2013 1:16 PM, Dave wrote:
On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:49:40 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote: I tried that to some extent on my current desk in 1986. I found that computers, printers, and monitors all change shape and size. My original printer, 6 or so printers ago fit in my desk drawer, no longer. Yes, you have a point there. Nevertheless, the size of computer station that I had in mind would certainly allow for a changing configuration in the years to come. You do have to admit, that except for increasing monitor size, computers are generally getting smaller as time goes on. The current computer case that I have is only 2.5" less deep than the case I've been eyeing. Both of them are pretty well future proofed. Here's the one I've been thinking about. Temjin TJ11. One thing in particular that I like about it is that the motherboard is rotated 90° and heat can be exhausted out of the top of it. https://www.google.ca/search?q=temji...=800&b ih=441 Yeah computers are getting smaller. But my current one, I had it built 20 months ago, is the biggest that I have had yet. In fact the one in the model is an exact match. ;~) My tower has exhaust on every side except the right hand side and has 5 fans. http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.ph...1&limitstart=3 |
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On 1/15/2013 1:18 PM, Dave wrote:
On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:53:19 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet Actually my wife will be there more than any one else but I can now have a client sitting next to me when reviewing drawings. The client thing is a good idea. Build it right and you can also use it as an example of your craftsmanship to those clients. Hence the difficulty factor in the rails on the doors and center arches on the upper unit and the desk between the drawers. |
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On 1/15/2013 12:51 PM, Leon wrote:
On 1/15/2013 11:54 AM, Swingman wrote: Do they have anything for keeping the sapwood in poplar from looking like a lime popsicle after a clear coat? Yes! this one in particular. ;~) http://www.woodcraft.com/product/200...tain-pint.aspx Pfffft. "clear" ... like shellac, lacquer, etc. ;~) But yes ... Java Gel Stain on poplar on poplar will too: http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/CrftsManCh18.JPG -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://plus.google.com/114902129577517371552/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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On Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:54:36 -0600, Swingman wrote:
Do they have anything for keeping the sapwood in poplar from looking like a lime popsicle after a clear coat? I built a magazine rack for a friend. Each of the partitions was poplar with walnut trim. I picked the greenest poplar I could find. I liked the look and my friend loved it. I warned him to keep it out of the sun. In answer to your question, just put the poplar in the sun for a while :-). -- When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. |
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On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote:
Progress so far. The front and back face frames for the desk drawer units have been assembled and are receiving varnish for the hard to get to areas. Side panel assemblies to the drawer units will be assembled tomorrow after the 4th coat of varnish on the cherry panels. The stiles for the front and back face frames with Domino mortises http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...7622991960362/ The rails to the back face frames with Domino tenons, a pretty cool joint. It naturally forms a rabbet with its lap joints strengthened with the Donimos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...7622991960362/ What the joint looks like assembled. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...7622991960362/ And the finished back face frame showing the rabbet that goes all the way around the opening. Note the dado's on the bottom sides of both stiles. These will receive the side panels. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...7622991960362/ As a side note, all of the kerf cuts in the plywood work surface are a result of cutting the Wilsonart plastic laminate for the airplane cabinet project. The Festool fine tooth blade for plywood cut the laminate like a hot knife through butter with absolutely no chipping. |
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Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in
: On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Progress so far. The front and back face frames for the desk drawer units have been assembled and are receiving varnish for the hard to get to areas. Side panel assemblies to the drawer units will be assembled tomorrow after the 4th coat of varnish on the cherry panels. The stiles for the front and back face frames with Domino mortises http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ The rails to the back face frames with Domino tenons, a pretty cool joint. It naturally forms a rabbet with its lap joints strengthened with the Donimos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ What the joint looks like assembled. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ And the finished back face frame showing the rabbet that goes all the way around the opening. Note the dado's on the bottom sides of both stiles. These will receive the side panels. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ As a side note, all of the kerf cuts in the plywood work surface are a result of cutting the Wilsonart plastic laminate for the airplane cabinet project. The Festool fine tooth blade for plywood cut the laminate like a hot knife through butter with absolutely no chipping. Looks great so far. I like the joint with the dominoes. Looks real strong to me (nincompoop). -- Best regards Han email address is invalid |
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On 1/16/2013 3:53 PM, Han wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in : On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Progress so far. The front and back face frames for the desk drawer units have been assembled and are receiving varnish for the hard to get to areas. Side panel assemblies to the drawer units will be assembled tomorrow after the 4th coat of varnish on the cherry panels. The stiles for the front and back face frames with Domino mortises http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ The rails to the back face frames with Domino tenons, a pretty cool joint. It naturally forms a rabbet with its lap joints strengthened with the Donimos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ What the joint looks like assembled. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ And the finished back face frame showing the rabbet that goes all the way around the opening. Note the dado's on the bottom sides of both stiles. These will receive the side panels. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...21576229919603 62/ As a side note, all of the kerf cuts in the plywood work surface are a result of cutting the Wilsonart plastic laminate for the airplane cabinet project. The Festool fine tooth blade for plywood cut the laminate like a hot knife through butter with absolutely no chipping. Looks great so far. I like the joint with the dominoes. Looks real strong to me (nincompoop). I am sure this has been used long before me but I never saw one like this before I came up with it about 14 months ago. Thank you Sketchup for helping me visualize it. I have made 14 previous back face frames this way in the past year or so, not counting the current project. I am reeeeeeeeel happy with it. |
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Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in
: On 1/16/2013 3:53 PM, Han wrote: Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in : On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Progress so far. The front and back face frames for the desk drawer units have been assembled and are receiving varnish for the hard to get to areas. Side panel assemblies to the drawer units will be assembled tomorrow after the 4th coat of varnish on the cherry panels. The stiles for the front and back face frames with Domino mortises http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ The rails to the back face frames with Domino tenons, a pretty cool joint. It naturally forms a rabbet with its lap joints strengthened with the Donimos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ What the joint looks like assembled. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ And the finished back face frame showing the rabbet that goes all the way around the opening. Note the dado's on the bottom sides of both stiles. These will receive the side panels. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ As a side note, all of the kerf cuts in the plywood work surface are a result of cutting the Wilsonart plastic laminate for the airplane cabinet project. The Festool fine tooth blade for plywood cut the laminate like a hot knife through butter with absolutely no chipping. Looks great so far. I like the joint with the dominoes. Looks real strong to me (nincompoop). I am sure this has been used long before me but I never saw one like this before I came up with it about 14 months ago. Thank you Sketchup for helping me visualize it. I have made 14 previous back face frames this way in the past year or so, not counting the current project. I am reeeeeeeeel happy with it. You should put that Sketchup file on the website ... (hint - so I can "borrow" it!) -- Best regards Han email address is invalid |
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Han wrote:
Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in : On 1/16/2013 3:53 PM, Han wrote: Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in : On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Progress so far. The front and back face frames for the desk drawer units have been assembled and are receiving varnish for the hard to get to areas. Side panel assemblies to the drawer units will be assembled tomorrow after the 4th coat of varnish on the cherry panels. The stiles for the front and back face frames with Domino mortises http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ The rails to the back face frames with Domino tenons, a pretty cool joint. It naturally forms a rabbet with its lap joints strengthened with the Donimos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ What the joint looks like assembled. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ And the finished back face frame showing the rabbet that goes all the way around the opening. Note the dado's on the bottom sides of both stiles. These will receive the side panels. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lcb1121...-7215762299196 03 62/ As a side note, all of the kerf cuts in the plywood work surface are a result of cutting the Wilsonart plastic laminate for the airplane cabinet project. The Festool fine tooth blade for plywood cut the laminate like a hot knife through butter with absolutely no chipping. Looks great so far. I like the joint with the dominoes. Looks real strong to me (nincompoop). I am sure this has been used long before me but I never saw one like this before I came up with it about 14 months ago. Thank you Sketchup for helping me visualize it. I have made 14 previous back face frames this way in the past year or so, not counting the current project. I am reeeeeeeeel happy with it. You should put that Sketchup file on the website ... (hint - so I can "borrow" it!) Which file and what web site.? |
New Home Office Project
Leon wrote:
On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Progress so far. The front and back face frames for the desk drawer units have been assembled and are receiving varnish for the hard to get to areas. Side panel assemblies to the drawer units will be assembled tomorrow after the 4th coat of varnish on the cherry panels. The stiles for the front and back face frames with Domino mortises Sure beats cutting mortices for loose tenons with a router, doesn't it. I don't have a domino cutter but if I did wood stuff for a living I sure would. -- dadiOH ____________________________ Winters getting colder? Tired of the rat race? Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net |
New Home Office Project
"dadiOH" wrote:
Leon wrote: On 1/14/2013 11:07 AM, Leon wrote: Progress so far. The front and back face frames for the desk drawer units have been assembled and are receiving varnish for the hard to get to areas. Side panel assemblies to the drawer units will be assembled tomorrow after the 4th coat of varnish on the cherry panels. The stiles for the front and back face frames with Domino mortises Sure beats cutting mortices for loose tenons with a router, doesn't it. I don't have a domino cutter but if I did wood stuff for a living I sure would. Considering that I have bought 3 cases of replacement Dominos in 5 and 6 mm it sure does beat using a router in most cases. IIRC the 5 mm cases come with 1800 Domino tenons. I have probably cut at least 4000 mortises. |
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