Demilune table tops #2: Scalloped Front Demilune

cool! thanks for the post

Good one Lee but one question:
Why the plexiglass? I can see it proviides a line between the veneer and the MDF but does it clamp in place like a sandwich when you trim off the excess?

Very neat, I must try this!

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Great looking Lee. It was nice to see one in early stages at your shop at the picnic.

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What do you cut or trim the veneer with once the plexi is set on it.?

Great post again.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

Why didn’t you go with your usual method this time around?

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Lee, you are an amazing craftsman! Thanks for keeping me humble ;^D

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Hi Denis;

Thanks, it’s my pleasure believe me.

Lee

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Hi Bob;

I use the plexglass to layout the veneer since I can see through it. This way I can make sure I like the pattern of the veneer, before cutting it.

I often scribe lines into it for layout purposes as well. I use the plexiglass for the veneer, and the M.D.F. for making additional ones with a bearing bit on the shaper.

Usually I use the Plexi at the shaper too, but the added thickness of the M.D.F. is nice to have.

How’s the floor coming?

Lee

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Hi Karson;

I’m afraid not much has changed on it. I got side tracked again!

You going to post the picnic photos?

Lee

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Hey Damian, how are you;

I changed techniques due to the shape of it. Making a form and using bendy board wouldn’t work here.

How’s the bench coming along?

Lee

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Hi John;

I use a scalpel to cut the veneers. It’s the tool I’m most comfortable with.

Lee

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Thank you Tom;

I think there’s enough talent on this site to keep us all humble.

Thank you for the kind words though. It’s certainly appreciated1

Lee

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I kinda figured that after I looked at it a little more, great looking design. Bench is oh so slowly coming together, in the process of gluing the top up, I’ll post another entry when it’s a big old slab :)

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Hi Damian;

Thanks.

I really am looking forward to seeing your masterpiece once you’ve finished it.

I know I’ll be sorry I bought mine when I see yours!

Lee

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Hi Lee,

Your work is absolutely amazing. Thanks for posting this. I have to try a demilune table after seeing this.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

Thank you bfd

Lee

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Great post Lee, thanks.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Very ingenious way to accomplish the task.
Thanks for posting and giving me something else to try.
BTW- what species of veneer is that?

Thanks
Dave

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Hi Grumpy;

One day I’ll actually get to finish it.

Thank you;

Lee

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Hello Dave in Texas;

Not my ideas, just passing them on.

The veneer is curly Koa. It hails from Hawaii.

It’s real nice stuff.
Thank you;

Lee

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Good stuff Lee – great to see. I was going to take a guess that the veneer was Sapele, but I see you guys covered that! Does the Koa have thinner “ribbons?”. Tell me more about the woods if you would…

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Lee-
Glad to see the other shoe drop with Demilunes part deaux. Now that this is becoming a new fascination with me, do you have any comments on adhesives, and veneer tape? Veneer saws and saw tune up? Do you part all your veneers with a scalpel and do you have to treat the edge like a scarf joint or does the double bevel of a scalpel blade cause no noticeable issue with butt joins? So many questions and creative juices flowing I’m fit to explode!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Get crackin’ Lee – Douglas and I are waiting on answers! Are you celebrating the 4th or something?! ;)

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

lee I started to post the picnic with the pictures that I have. But we had a power failure (Blip for a few seconds and it all disappeared) I got discouraged and walked away from the computer.

I since bought a battery backup for the computer and Cable modem. I’m in Baltimore now for the weekend. I get that done when i get home.

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Hi Dorje;

I was out visiting with the family . I did take my laptop,but wasn’t able to turn it on.

The Koa has a wider space between the stripes and is a tan color. The Sapele is much like Mahogany in color.

Also the Koa is less prone to splitting when cut. Seems stronger.

I hope this helps.

Lee

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Lee – you’ve got talent. I’ve never considered using plexiglass as a way to see the work like you are doing. I think it’s a great idea.

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Hi Douglas;

Damn, you didn’t blow yet did you? Sorry to keep you waiting.

I know the feeling of “getting the bug”

I choose the adhesive based on the clamping method. If it’s going in a vacuum bag I use either unibond 800 or similar urea resin glue:

http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com/Urea_Resin_Glue.html

or titebond cold press veneer glue:

http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com/Cold_Press_Veneer_Glue.html

If I’m going to iron it on I will use titebond two.

Regarding tools and techniques:

http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com/Veneering_Index.html

There are a number of tapes available on veneering. One of my personal favorites is from Paul Schurch. I bought many of my veneering tools from him and learned a ton of information from him. I would rate him as one of the best in the world, as would Patrick Edwards.

Also, http://www.vacupress.com has a couple tapes on veneering and vacuum techniques available which are excellent.

These will quench your thirst for information on veneering.

Lee

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Hi Betsy;

Thank you for the kind words.

Plexiglass does work very well for templates and jigs.

Lee

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Hi Karson;

Almost the same thing happened to me! I spent a fair amount of time working on a post and lost internet connection. All gone. No pictures, didn’t happen…

Lee

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Yes -that’s what I was after… Thanks…

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Hi Dorje;

No Problem.

Lee

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