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I’ve posted two projects on making parts for the Delmar Caboose. The Mason Dixon Woodworking club was asked to assist in the restoration. I volunteered to make the parts needed.
I’ve posted the making of the windows
Then I needed to make a door. 
I am now making the siding for the caboose. 3 1/2” wide with a 1/4” tongue and groove with a “V” cut relief at the edge of the board.
I must have given up on taking pictures during the process. bucause no picture were made during the actual milling.
I used a rabbit bit with a bearing that would cut 1/4” deep. I then cut on each side of the board to leave a 1/4” tongue.
The groove was cut with a 1/4” slotting bit that gave a 1/4” deep and wide bit.
I made 10 boards 8’ long
The bevel on the edge was made with a 45 degree bit that gives you the interlocking corners.
I only went about 1/8” deep on the edge.
Then I really screwed up on the pictures.
I made 44 pieces of external window mounding. I made it one evening and delivered it the next morning so the only pictures I got was stack of boards that I used to cut the molding.
I’ll simulate the cuts and post another picture. The window molding was between 24” and 36” long. They were all cut out of ends of 2 X 6 rafters that came from a home being constructed by one of the Mason – Dixon Woodworker members. I tried to pick all of the boards that were clear. But a few had small knots.
They were resawed again to 7/8” and planed to 3/4” and ripped to 2 1/2” wide.
The completion is here.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
14 comments so far
CharlieM1958
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posted 786 days ago
This is some project, Karson! I’m not sure there will be anything left of the original caboose when you’re done, but I know it is going to look great!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
lance
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posted 785 days ago
Good work!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 785 days ago
you’ve been busy!!
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TomFran
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posted 785 days ago
Nice millwork, Karson! You are making some serious sawdust.
Can’t wait to see the finished restoration.
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
mot
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posted 785 days ago
Wow…Karson! This is a real undertaking!
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
Bill
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posted 785 days ago
Nice work Karson. By the time you are done, you will be able to build your own caboose!
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
bryano
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posted 785 days ago
Nice job Karson. you are a true craftsman.
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oscorner
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posted 783 days ago
Thanks for sharing.
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scarpenter002
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posted 478 days ago
Karson,
Is the restoration complete? Would love to see pictures of the finished project.
Thanks,
Scott
-- Scott in Texas
Karson
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posted 478 days ago
Yes it is complete and they had the dedication event last fall. I keep forgetting to take the camera to the toy workshop. The caboose is about 3 blks away. I’ll try to get that done.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
trifern
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posted 478 days ago
Great project and tutorial Karson. The caboose really has been a good thing for you. The picture of you standing in front of it makes you look much younger, more handsome and a lot more hair. Thanks for sharing!
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Karson
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posted 478 days ago
Really I started the restoration 53 years ago.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
trifern
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posted 478 days ago
Wow, no wonder you have well over 12,000 posts! I guess at the rate you are going, it will be time to start restoration again. All kidding aside, any update on the project?
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Karson
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posted 478 days ago
It’s done and all repainted. I’ll try to get he latest pictures. They had a dedication last fall. Don’t remember the date just remember that it was cold and windy.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †