I did a little work cutting panels tonite so I thought I would update.
I cut the panels to match the cloudlift rails. I probably could have saved myself a lot of trouble by routing the slot deep but I thought it would be less likely to warp if I followed the detail with a 1/4” slot cutting bit and a bearing. That required shaped panels. I used the same templates to draw lines on the panels and then used a router table and fence set out at 3/8” to cut the panels. I will add more pictures later. Here is the nightstand with the bookmatched panels fitted.
-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net
12 comments so far
Dorje
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posted 118 days ago
I like what I see! Nice work!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
Eric
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posted 118 days ago
Looks very nice!
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Robb
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posted 118 days ago
That is going to be a great nightstand when you’re done! You’ll thank yourself for not compromising on the little details later.
-- Robb
Scott Bryan
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posted 118 days ago
Scott,
This is coming along nicely.
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GaryK
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posted 117 days ago
You are definitily making progress. Nice!
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abie
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posted 117 days ago
Nicely done, wish I had some of your equipment to work with.
my desk is approaching completion. will send picts when ready
next is an end table a la Greene and Greene.
BT_*
-- Bruce
Topapilot
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posted 117 days ago
Nice Job! Is the middle stile the same thickness as the rails? It looks thinner in the picture but I can’t tell.
ChicoWoodnut
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posted 117 days ago
You hit the nail on the head Robb. Everything has an 8th inch offset. The rails are offset from the legs, the center stile is offset from the rails and the panel is offset from the stile. Then everything is rounded off with an 8th inch roundover. It adds a lot of visual interest and I am liking it very much. I will add some better pictures when I am not at work ;)
-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net
rikkor
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posted 117 days ago
This project is really coming out great. It looks like it will be a winner.
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Brad_Nailor
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posted 117 days ago
Looking really nice! It’s always worth the extra effort to book match bigger panels. Looking forward to seeing the finished piece!
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Betsy
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posted 117 days ago
Looking really nice. The cloud lift is a nice feature.
-- Betsy - There is no strength where there is no struggle
Topapilot
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posted 117 days ago
Boy, waiting for the next blog post was killing me, I thought it would never come – - but it was worth it!
Excellent work,
Robb