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26th November 2014, 08:11 PM #16GOLD MEMBER
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Hey mate,
I use the gifkins jig. Because these are paid boxes it's just quicker and easier.
I do prefer the look of hand cut dovetails but I know the guys who these boxes are for wouldn't know the difference between the two. If I were to hand cut them I'd charge more.
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26th November 2014, 10:01 PM #17GOLD MEMBER
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Hi Andy, would it be better to sand and then shellac the timber before you cut it into lengths for the sides and do the dovetail joints? I thought that sanding the dovetails after they are made could be a bit risky, changing the thickness of the sides of the joints.
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Dengy
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26th November 2014, 10:38 PM #18GOLD MEMBER
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I do sand to 180 before cutting to length and dovetailing. I don't go any further because I'm running the pieces through the table saw and clamping for dovetailing etc so the surface is likely to get a little rough during this process.
So once I've completed the dovetails and everything is done I sand the inside but NOT the dovetails. I stop at the base line. But you're right, sanding the dovetails would change the fit.
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28th November 2014, 02:06 PM #19GOLD MEMBER
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Today I cut the support pieces for the trays. I put a simple rabbet on the under side and got a nice fit on the shooting board.
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Then I made up a quick sketch of the measurements of the box and the frame and panel lid. I wasn't sure what the exact measurement that I wanted so I put it on paper and liked the proportions.
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Then I used my domino for the joinery.
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Both trays are now completed. All I need to do now is finish both lids, sand and oil the box then insert the leather backboard to go into the trays. I'll also come up with a small lid pull and that should complete it.
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29th November 2014, 02:38 PM #20
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29th November 2014, 05:22 PM #21
Looking really good Andy.
That timber is going to look great with a finish on.Those were the droids I was looking for.
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30th November 2014, 04:25 PM #22
finished yet?
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Nick
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1st December 2014, 01:48 PM #24GOLD MEMBER
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Unfortunately I have this thing called work and it takes me away from my workshop!
But I did make some small progress today. I made the lid for one of the boxes out of huon pine using tongue and groove joinery.
I'm quite happy with my choice of huon for the lid. It really allows the oak to stand out and not look too busy.
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1st December 2014, 08:16 PM #25
Lid looks good
I have a similar problem _ I'm retired and as such should have virtually unlimited shed time
got about an hour today between errands but did sell a pen
so I'm again behind in my planned work - what a bummer!regards
Nick
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2nd December 2014, 09:06 PM #27GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks again for sharing, Andy. I like the lid, but does it allow for seasonal movement of the timber?
Keep up the good workregards,
Dengy
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29th December 2014, 11:17 AM #29GOLD MEMBER
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I've been busy lately so progress slowed down.
I got one coat of oil on the Huon pine lid box. The rosewood lid box needs sanding and a coat of shellac.
The third box is another order and I'll finish it in this batch. The inside is a little different and I'll post photos when I get to that stage.
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