307 days ago
by Lee A. Jesberger |
72 comments »
Hi Everyone;
I just got the go ahead to build a 17 foot dining room table. This going to be challenging, as it has three pedestal bases, which are heavily carved, have some japanning and gold leaf, in addition to veneering.
The top will be veneered, include some marquetry, have a couple leaves, which will be stored in table structure.
I have to admit, I’m wondering what I got myself into this time, but being the president of the imaginary; ”If It Ain’t Impossible, W...
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701 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
34 comments »
Exciting Progress..
I am making some great progress on my closet project. I currently have the copper rods in a machine shop where the parts are being fabricated.
The clients and I had talked about changing the lights to better illuminate the fine work that I have produced. While the metal work is being done I decided to go ahead and install the new lights.
WOW!
Man-OH-Man! Does it ever look fantastic!
Here is the closet with the old lights:
Here is the closet with the n...
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817 days ago
by Lee A. Jesberger |
32 comments »
It’s been a while since I posted any projects, so I figured I’d better do so before you all forget my name.
I previously posted a Library stair unit, and this table is the accompaning piece of furniture to that.
The client needed a conference table, but he also wanted a workbench, as he was prone to dismantel his computer occasionaly, in name of improving it.
He was a fan a George Nakashima, so he wanted the table fashioned in his style. My design seemed to ...
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690 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
31 comments »
Finished!
Well it’s been a long journey and it did not end without one extra push.
I finished installing the copper handles Monday by 11:30. There was a couple of scratches but I was certain I could buff them out. This is a skill that goes with the territory. I worked on the finish for the next six hours and I could not get the finish to blend.
How to Remove a Scratch-
After exhausting all other options this is what I resorted to today:
Yes you are seeing it correctly...
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693 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
26 comments »
Another Milestone
I am pretty excited to share with you guys today’s progress. I got all of the handle pieces finished!
Next I have some touch up on the doors and the final install. I am sure I will have a full day of technical sweating.
I had to brush the pieces again on the wire wheel to brighten the finish. I then hung them from the ceiling and wiped them down thoroughly with acetone. This strips any oil from the surface.
I sprayed them with an acrylic resin lacquer by Sh...
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695 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
26 comments »
Getting Closer…
Well guys I can hardly stand it! I am getting so close to done on this project and yet there is so much to do. I just want to go home and be with my wife and my dogs so bad.
This job has been a nail biter every step of the way. The more I get done, the more work I have at risk if I should screw up. A mistake could cost the equivalent of a good used car – NO KIDDING.
If you want to do high-end work, the risk is high too. That is one factor most don’t...
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905 days ago
by David |
23 comments »
Well, this is the last of this set of video episodes completing my first run at a veneering project. The panel turned out great and I am looking forward to exploring other wood species. This was a lot of fun. Trust me, if I can do this right out of the gates, anyone can!
Thanks to Neil Lamens at Furnitology Productions and JoeWoodworker.com
Finally the vacuum press is loaded!
The vacuum quick connector attached to the vacuum bag
Final 1/4 inch MDF hardboard panel veneered with Mov...
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528 days ago
by John Fry |
20 comments »
This very large, commissioned credenza was designed as an entertainment center to sit below a big, wall mounted, plasma TV. It is 76” wide 24-1/2” deep, and 34” tall. The cabinet and base are all solid walnut and the doors are bookmatched walnut burl veneers both inside and out.
But first I want to thank everyone who visited and responded to my last blog;
A glass top table with opposing arches
And as always, I welcome your comments AND critiques on this latest project.
The mai...
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871 days ago
by Lee A. Jesberger |
19 comments »
Veneering, a Primer Course
The top photo is a couple sample packs of sequenced matched veneers from Woodcraft supply.The secong photo is bookmatched Camphor veneer.The third photo is Bruce holding a sample of Avodire Crotch veneer, with No Finish on it.
Some of you may have noticed my slight addiction to working with veneers.
When you start to investigate the available veneers on the market, it becomes very difficult for me to understand the resistance to it that some people have....
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711 days ago
by Todd A. Clippinger |
18 comments »
Success-
I installed the big door today with a helping hand. The careful planning paid big dividends in an incredibly smooth and accurate install.
Before doing the veneer work, I installed and fitted the doors. The doors were then taken to the shop and finished. The hinges were numbered and went back into the same locations. This meant that the final install required no additional adjustment. This is what I call jobsite theory, and it worked out this time.
Getting a handle on it&...
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