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Small built-in cabinet project ... in progress.
https://picasaweb.google.com/1113554...4?noredirect=1 Leon (on the ladder) came by this week specifically to pity an old man, and help get these two tall shelf units from the shop, to atop the base cabinets and screwed in place ... although I'm not sure, judging from where that drill is pointing, whether he got the right idea? Got the stiles (and end panels) scribed _perfectly_ to three of the most crooked, non-plumb walls I've ever experienced, on a job where NO scribe moulding is allowed ... still trying to figure out how/why I let myself in for these things. The finisher is there as we speak this morning. Here's hoping the color match of the top coat pleases the client. I'll know by day's end... -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://www.google.com/+eWoodShop https://plus.google.com/+KarlCaillouet/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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Small built-in cabinet project ... in progress.
On Saturday, July 12, 2014 10:52:38 AM UTC-5, Swingman wrote:
Got the stiles (and end panels) scribed _perfectly_ to three of the most crooked, non-plumb walls I've ever experienced, on a job where NO scribe moulding is allowed ... still trying to figure out how/why I let myself in for these things. OK, where no scribe molding is allowed, how did you do it? The only way I have done that in the past is to build a base, plumb a tall board on a level base, then scribe the offending edge's profile onto it. Then transfer over to the actual stile to hand cut with a saw. It was long and laborious to do. Inquiring minds, Karl... do tell. The finisher is there as we speak this morning. Here's hoping the color match of the top coat pleases the client. I'll know by day's end... Good luck! I like the symmetry and spacing around that window. It has a "looks like it belongs there" look to it. Great job as usual. BTW, you might want to check that ladder in the last pic. It looks like Bayer was eyeballing it to "mark" as his... I was serious about transferring the wall profile to your cabinet edge. Sometimes I think I make things harder than they need to be, so I am always ready to learn something new. Robert |
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Small built-in cabinet project ... in progress.
On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:52:38 -0500, Swingman wrote:
Leon (on the ladder) came by this week specifically to pity an old man, and help get these two tall shelf units from the shop, to atop the base cabinets and screwed in place .. That your ladder or his? It looks like one of those Little Giant ladder types. I was wondering what your opinion was of that type of ladder? |
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On 7/12/2014 10:52 AM, Swingman wrote:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1113554...4?noredirect=1 Leon (on the ladder) came by this week specifically to pity an old man, and help get these two tall shelf units from the shop, to atop the base cabinets and screwed in place ... although I'm not sure, judging from where that drill is pointing, whether he got the right idea? Got the stiles (and end panels) scribed _perfectly_ to three of the most crooked, non-plumb walls I've ever experienced, on a job where NO scribe moulding is allowed ... still trying to figure out how/why I let myself in for these things. The finisher is there as we speak this morning. Here's hoping the color match of the top coat pleases the client. I'll know by day's end... DAMN nice! The French model is brutally handsome too. NO NOT THE DOG ;~) |
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news https://picasaweb.google.com/1113554...4?noredirect=1 Leon (on the ladder) came by this week specifically to pity an old man, and help get these two tall shelf units from the shop, to atop the base cabinets and screwed in place ... although I'm not sure, judging from where that drill is pointing, whether he got the right idea? Got the stiles (and end panels) scribed _perfectly_ to three of the most crooked, non-plumb walls I've ever experienced, on a job where NO scribe moulding is allowed ... still trying to figure out how/why I let myself in for these things. I DO hope you priced it accordingly The finisher is there as we speak this morning. Here's hoping the color match of the top coat pleases the client. I'll know by day's end... It certainly should but if it doesn't? I hope he/she is a warm fuzzy, not a cold prickly. -- 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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Small built-in cabinet project ... in progress.
On 7/12/2014 2:52 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:52:38 -0500, Swingman wrote: Leon (on the ladder) came by this week specifically to pity an old man, and help get these two tall shelf units from the shop, to atop the base cabinets and screwed in place .. That your ladder or his? It looks like one of those Little Giant ladder types. I was wondering what your opinion was of that type of ladder? His but I have 2 plus one that extends the same but is strictly A frame style and has a platform to stand on 2 steps from the top. Yes I bought one again and again, so to speak. The thing to watch out for if you don't buy a Wing Little Giant ladder is the hinge at the top/middle when in a straight position. Some of the other brand hinge locks are TERRIBLE and a PIA to operate. Gorilla, a HD knock off of the Little Giant, has basically the same hinge lock as the Little Giant. You simply push on a knob on both sides and the hinge is unlocked. It relocks automatically as the next latch position is reached. The Gorilla some times does not automatically lock each time, not a problem if you are paying attention, you can easily manually engage the lock and once locked you are safe. I would steer clear of the lever actuated locks all together. The Little Giant A frame ladder, I keep this one in the house for changing the A/C filter, the filter is on the ceiling 11 feet up. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Little-Gi...-001/202708448 Compared to most all less expensive standard ladders these type ladders are certainly heavier but absolutely much more stable. |
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On 7/12/2014 2:52 PM, wrote:
That your ladder or his? It looks like one of those Little Giant ladder types. I was wondering what your opinion was of that type of ladder? It's an early "Cosco" ... a ripoff of the Little Giant. Had it for years and I like it because it is safe to use due to the many different positions in which it can be configured, for stairs, etc. One can stand, straddling the apex, with a foot on each side on a top rung, and be very steady without being that high off the ground. Almost like being on a platform because of the wide rungs. Downside is that it was heavy to start with, and gets heavier each year. Don't know if they make them this well built any longer, but you can usually find the newer versions at the Borgs for less than $200. -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://www.google.com/+eWoodShop https://plus.google.com/+KarlCaillouet/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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"Swingman" wrote: It's an early "Cosco" ... a ripoff of the Little Giant. Had it for years and I like it because it is safe to use due to the many different positions in which it can be configured, for stairs, etc. Downside is that it was heavy to start with, and gets heavier each year. ---------------------------------------------------------- Pretty soon you will make an executive decision to assign "ladder work" to younger members of your staff. Don't have other staff, you probably don't do ladder work any more. Trust me. Lew --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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On 7/12/2014 6:16 PM, Swingman wrote:
Downside is that it was heavy to start with, and gets heavier each year. Some things appreciate in weight even quicker. I find that my music gear (keyboard, amp, stand etc.) gets substantially heavier between the beginning of the gig and the end. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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On 7/12/2014 6:36 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
Don't have other staff, you probably don't do ladder work any more. I don't it now without adult supervision. -- eWoodShop: www.eWoodShop.com Wood Shop: www.e-WoodShop.net https://www.google.com/+eWoodShop https://plus.google.com/+KarlCaillouet/posts http://www.custommade.com/by/ewoodshop/ KarlCaillouet@ (the obvious) |
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