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The layout

Table Rectangle Font Parallel Drawing


I have never used sketchup to really do any project. I, however, wanted this project to go smooth and for it to go smooth, you MUST have a plan. I didn't want to go and just wing it and screw something up. I'm building this for a lady to give to her grand daughter so I wanted it to be something that could be handed down for generations. The drawing is what I have come up with. It will be able to hold 8 pictures in the front that can be interchangable as the years progress and life changes. You can see all the dimensions on there. It will be made from cherry with cedar lining the lid. it will also have lots of mortise and tenons. I'm still in the planning phase. Any comments, suggestions, or critiques are more than welcome.
 

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The layout

Table Rectangle Font Parallel Drawing


I have never used sketchup to really do any project. I, however, wanted this project to go smooth and for it to go smooth, you MUST have a plan. I didn't want to go and just wing it and screw something up. I'm building this for a lady to give to her grand daughter so I wanted it to be something that could be handed down for generations. The drawing is what I have come up with. It will be able to hold 8 pictures in the front that can be interchangable as the years progress and life changes. You can see all the dimensions on there. It will be made from cherry with cedar lining the lid. it will also have lots of mortise and tenons. I'm still in the planning phase. Any comments, suggestions, or critiques are more than welcome.
Tim,

Interesting design.

I'd recommend using unfinished cedar for the bottom of the chest as well as lining the inside of the top.

Good Luck! I look forward to following this project/blog.

Be Careful!

Herb
 

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Hand raised panel-first one

Well I started this blog section to keep track of how things were going. They went from good to ok to bad. When putting it all together it seemed like nothing was fitting up to square. I started using only hand tools and have started making some decent progress. I have the back panel all glued up, the front frame is ready for final assembly and the sides stiles and rails are all set for the panels. Today I got out to the shop and did some work on them. This is my first raised panel (machine or hand, but this one is by hand). I think it turned out alright for the first one. All the edges are the same thickness. I believe I went to far into the center of the panel and took some of the contrast away. I still need to do some finishing touches with it, but overall I think it looks like a raised panel. Leave any comments, tips, or jokes you want!!!
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Composite material Hardwood
 

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Hand raised panel-first one

Well I started this blog section to keep track of how things were going. They went from good to ok to bad. When putting it all together it seemed like nothing was fitting up to square. I started using only hand tools and have started making some decent progress. I have the back panel all glued up, the front frame is ready for final assembly and the sides stiles and rails are all set for the panels. Today I got out to the shop and did some work on them. This is my first raised panel (machine or hand, but this one is by hand). I think it turned out alright for the first one. All the edges are the same thickness. I believe I went to far into the center of the panel and took some of the contrast away. I still need to do some finishing touches with it, but overall I think it looks like a raised panel. Leave any comments, tips, or jokes you want!!!
Wood Rectangle Wood stain Composite material Hardwood
Tim - looks good for a first go, congrats!

I have no idea what tools you used for the panel, or what you've got available in your till, but you might find this post interesting, if not helpful. Specifically laying out lines on the edges and face so you know when you're done. The (lines) help regardless of the tool being used to cut the panel (#78 or #5 jack or whatever).

You're on a fun path! It's the journey, after all.
 

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