229 days ago
by FlWoodRat |
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Well fellow Jocks and Jockettes, I am slowly approaching the completion of my Granddaughter’s blanket chest.
This weekend I managed to cut the lid to size, put a 3/4” round over on the top edges, apply two coats of shellac and numerous coats of General Finishes “Java” and “Georgian Cheery” Gel Coat.
I still need to do some touch up work, rub it out and apply 2 or 3 coats of GF poly seal coat. However, before that happens I have to install the hardware...
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300 days ago
by FlWoodRat |
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It was a chilly 45 degrees here this morning, but I braved the chill, cleaned up the rabbets with my old #78 and dry fit the chest.
Here is a look at the front
Viewed from the front left
Viewed from the back right
Still need to trim a couple of rail tenons, but after that, its off to building the lid.
Have a great day and thanks for visiting.
Bruce (AKA FLWoodRAT)
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300 days ago
by FlWoodRat |
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While waiting for the glue to dry on my panel stock, I made a ‘panel raising’ jig for my table saw. Then after trimming the panel stock to width and height, I ran them through my TS. Eight panels raised and 10 fingers remain. The jig worked well. WOOHOO.
Set-Up and Test Flight of my Jig.
Here are one end panel and one front/back panel
And here is the edge detail._
Weather permitting I will dry fit the panels in the frame today.
Have a safe day in your shop.
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303 days ago
by Thomas MacDonald |
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Time to put on the finishing touches. Tommy goes to work on the finish with a heat gun. After that’s done, he takes the completed chest down to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. for a critique.
T-Chisel
This is the final project
Blanket Chest Procedure Info
Blanket Chest Forum Thread
The Rough Cut Show
Join Pallet Makers Local 207
Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Front Panel Pattern
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304 days ago
by Thomas MacDonald |
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The dowel is in and the edge is rounded over so now it’s time to attach the batten and the lid. Once that is set, the project is almost complete!
T-Chisel
This is the final project
Blanket Chest Procedure Info
Blanket Chest Forum Thread
The Rough Cut Show
Join Pallet Makers Local 207
Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Front Panel Pattern
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306 days ago
by Thomas MacDonald |
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It’s time to shape the pegs. After cutting them with the blue blade, Tommy shows the proper technique for finishing them with a chisel. He then rounds the edge of the top of the case.
T-Chisel
This is the final project
Blanket Chest Procedure Info
Blanket Chest Forum Thread
The Rough Cut Show
Join Pallet Makers Local 207
Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Front Panel Pattern
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307 days ago
by Thomas MacDonald |
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Tommy grabs the camera and reviews the glue job on the blanket chest before breaking out the card scraper to clean out the corners. After that is done, he shows how he added the pegs.
T-Chisle
This is the final project
Blanket Chest Procedure Info
Blanket Chest Forum Thread
The Rough Cut Show
Join Pallet Makers Local 207
Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Front Panel Pattern
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308 days ago
by Thomas MacDonald |
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After a lot of dry fittings, it’s finally time to glue the pieces together. Tommy shares some of the pointers and knowledge he’s gained after making six of these blanket chests.
T-Chisel
This is the final project
Blanket Chest Procedure Info
Blanket Chest Forum Thread
The Rough Cut Show
Join Pallet Makers Local 207
Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Front Panel Pattern
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310 days ago
by Thomas MacDonald |
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With all the carving and dimpling done, it’s time to break out the V-tool to clean things up. After that is done, Tommy dry-fits the panels to see how they look.
T-Chisel
This is the final project
Blanket Chest Procedure Info
Blanket Chest Forum Thread
The Rough Cut Show
Join Pallet Makers Local 207
Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Front Panel Pattern
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311 days ago
by Thomas MacDonald |
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With all the lines carved, Tommy breaks out the sandpaper to clean off the pen marks. When that is out of the way, he shows how he dimples the panel with tools he made.
T-Chisel
This is the final project
Blanket Chest Procedure Info
Blanket Chest Forum Thread
The Rough Cut Show
Join Pallet Makers Local 207
Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture
Front Panel Pattern
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