640 days ago
by gizmodyne |
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Drawer Parts Galore
I started by squaring some panels to the width of the drawers. To save time I rabbeted the entire panel. Later I would rip them to create the sized drawer fronts.
Testing the drawer front fit. You can see the drawer pieces in each cubby awaiting their fronts.
The backs of the drawers are held by dadoes 1/2” in from the back of the drawer. I got to spend some quality time with the new crosscut sled.If you squint you can see that there is another 1/2”...
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292 days ago
by PurpLev |
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Let me start by saying that the first part of this blog although posted earlier today, was actually made about a year ago, I just posted it today as a preceding part to the one you’re reading now… tried not to double post and ‘push’ other’s from the blog front page, so I waited half a day between 2 posts, although both were made ready at the same time.
to continue the story were I left off, what I found most difficult with setting up the box was the box joints...
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585 days ago
by Chips |
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When I read about challenge 04 in Popular Woodworking Newsletter my first thought was to give it a try. The next thought was to design something that didn’t look like a box. Then I remembered that I had turned a square book case 45 degrees and put it into a corner. From there I took inspiration from other project I have built. A Corner Pantry Cabinet I built for my daughter and a reproduction of a 200 year old spice box that I built for my wife. When you add to that my enjoyment of carving...
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533 days ago
by dustynewt |
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This box was made by an unknown craftsman untold years ago, my guess is the 1930’s. It is constructed of oak, pine and Spanish cedar cigar boxes (faded cigar box stamps still barely visible inside).
It surfaced recently from a closet at my grandmother’s house. She is a spry 89 years old and still the powerhouse of the family. She said I always loved this box and should have it.
When she first brought it out, it looked vaguely familiar. I held it and glimpses of my ch...
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634 days ago
by gizmodyne |
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It was a bit dreary out today. I had a little tea in the afternoon and that motivated me to get out and finish the cabinet.
Getting ready to assemble ten drawers.
The plan: Staple the heck out of it.Getting ready to assemble ten drawers.
With the four sides together I applied a bead of glue along the bottom edge.You can see the alignment mark. The ply panel is glued and stapled flush to the drawer front.
The finished “masterwork”
Notice the copious plane shavi...
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644 days ago
by Dorje |
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I had some time in the evening to continue on my little case…
I was able to get the drawer lock joints cut on the four little drawers. Fortunately, I set this up the other day. Without instructions, it took me a little longer than it probably should have. Once you dial in the height for a good fit, it’s all in the fence adjustment. Pretty decent little machine joint, that’ll be a lot faster to perform the next time:
Next up, I cut the grooves for the bottoms (on the ...
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876 days ago
by Paul |
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It’s the 4th and isn’t freedom a blessing! Went to the community parade this morning and free to make wood dust this afternoon!
Well, after doing some thicknessing and sizing the other day, I got out the PC dovetail jig and router today. Red Oak drawer fronts and poplar secondary. Click the images for a larger view.
After messing with some practice pieces for about 20 miuntes, I started cutting the real thing. Here’s a view of the last of 24 drawer sides still in t...
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19 hours ago
by Brian Havens |
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A few folks have asked me what I have been up to lately in the shop, so I decided to post a quick video blog, that I shot yesterday, before I head out for the long weekend.
Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Here is the video
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43 days ago
by FunnelStudio |
7 comments »
So a year or so ago, I learned a little tip on an install at work. I’m not sure how known this is, but thought I would pass it along.
We were installing a signage system for HSBC bank and had to paint an orange square behind everything. We taped the box off, and were told to put some matte white paint down first to prevent bleed-through at the edges. We brushed on some white at the tape line, then painted the orange, and had crisp, straight lines when we peeled off the tape.
I rec...
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75 days ago
by tooldad |
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This is my next project, a wooden mechanic’s style tool chest and I will have a matching top to go with it. All in all I expect about 30 drawers. At least I bought enough of the handle material to do so. My plan is full extension drawer slides. 2 1/2” drawers except for the bottom 2 rows. The top chest will have a hinged lid with shock absorber supports. If I’m going to drop a grand on a nice toolbox, I might as well build it, is my thinking.
My question for the mass...
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