I probably should have updated this about a week ago but the best laid plans of mice….etc . Drilling 5/8 holes through 1 in of white oak 3 in. cherry and an additional 1 in. of red oak is not something that you can whip out in 45 seconds. You are constantly removing the bit to clear the hole of the waste and there are many holes in this base.
This assembly is still quite rough and there will be a lot of sanding and planning once its all together.
As the above picture shows the back lower stretcher has yet to be put in place
Since the above pictures were taken he remaining assembly has taken place and today I was able to put the tail vise in place. The type of vise is something I saw on the net, possibly here or in a magazine. It certainly will provide every thing that I am apt to need.
tomorrow. install the small face vive and then start the afore mentioned sanding and planning
-- RTB. stray animals are just looking for love
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 1228 days ago
Getting closer good progress
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Gary
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#2 posted 1228 days ago
Looking good. This is one project you’ll remember for a long time
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill
noknot
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#3 posted 1228 days ago
Are you gong to do any inlay on the top?
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bigike
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#4 posted 1228 days ago
nice work, so r u gonna sell any wood to us LJrs?
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rtb
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#5 posted 1228 days ago
noknot. up here we just put in a 3 inch tray, fill it with water,let it sit overnight in an unheated area, and its good until about July. :-) I have some nice 2×3 oat pieces cut, and will be doing more for the top.
Ike, when I post some of the wood to Craigs list I plan on a discount for any LJrs. I am not going to sell any until each piece has one side planned. I want to see and have buyers see what each piece looks like. AND only 1/2 of the wood is here we still have to get the rest but first get all of this up to make room for the rest.
-- RTB. stray animals are just looking for love
Napaman
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#6 posted 1225 days ago
looking good…i need to finally update my workshop blog!!!
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