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30th May 2008, 04:25 PM #1
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Spice Box - an excursion to the Dark Side
Here is my version of Steve Latta's Pennsylvania spice box, described in FWW #196. It is made in Tasmanian blackwood, with drawer-fronts of fiddleback Queensland blackwood laminated onto jarrah. The carcass is joined with hand-cut through dovetails. There is a cleat attached to the inside of the back which can be reached by removing the bottom drawer; this cleat enables the back to be removed, giving access to a shallow secret compartment, which is concealed by the top moulding. The finish is gelclear polyurethane; I would have preferred Minwax wipe-on poly, but my local Bunnings no longer stocks it
For a time, I was perplexed about how to safely cut the groove for the panel in the curved top rail of the door; my solution was to use my dado set to cut a 38 mm deep 1/4" wide groove in the rail. I then glued 1/4" thick pieces of wood into the deep parts of the groove at its ends. The rails of the door are joined to the stiles by 6 mm thick dominoes.
This piece may be my swan-song. I may have to give woodwork away, unless I can beat my susceptibility to fainting attacks.
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30th May 2008, 04:31 PM #2
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Looks realy great Rocker it finshed up really nicely.
Dave,
hug the tree before you start the chainsaw.
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30th May 2008, 04:35 PM #3
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A very fine piece of work Rocker.
You cant give it up. Get an apprentice. Their job can be to catch the chisels before they hit the floor
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Seriously, I hope you get it sorted.Cheers,
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30th May 2008, 05:36 PM #4
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Nice work Rocker, I like.
I hope you dont have to give it up yet, that would be a tough day.
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
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30th May 2008, 05:42 PM #5
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30th May 2008, 08:44 PM #6
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30th May 2008, 09:01 PM #7
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Hi Rocker,
A very beautiful spice box!
cheers
Wendy
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30th May 2008, 09:09 PM #8
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A fine piece of work, I like the design.
You have some unique ideas on your site, I really like the rocker.
JohnCleaning my glasses will not make me look any better,
But will make what I am looking at better.
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30th May 2008, 11:15 PM #9
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Beautiful
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30th May 2008, 11:36 PM #10
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A lot of time and effort there Rocker.... really nice.
You can't give up yet - you have to top this one
I'd send a greenie if I knew how...
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30th May 2008, 11:45 PM #11
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Beautiful work Rocker. Look forward to seeing your next piece.
Bob
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31st May 2008, 10:02 AM #12
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Beautiful piece as usual Rocker
Hope those fainting spells go away, it would be a terrible shame to give up your work, for yourself, and us.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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31st May 2008, 10:10 AM #13
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Good looking piece Rocker, esp. if you're serious about your spices!
Sorry to hear about your affliction. Is that why you opted for Darkside on this piece, less chance of injury if you fell on a bench hook than a tablesaw?
Take care,Andy Mac
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31st May 2008, 03:23 PM #14
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Gorgeous Piece Rocker! Really Beautiful.
I hope all goes well with your health.
Cheers
Tom
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31st May 2008, 04:59 PM #15
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Never cease to amaze Rocker, very nice!
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