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Dallas, I had a router jig already, but the most helpful thing were the clamping calls from Rockler, made all the difference.
Jacko

The stock was about 100X32 mm. Then ri[ped and bookmatched for additional visual impact.
Jacko

Just to prove to myself that some capabilities remain, after prompting did this rathe simple box for the youngest granddaughter. Timber is Sassafras and finish oil/wax

Artful, not sure how I will use it in the end, but seems to good to pass up, so if still available I will take it.
Let me know the amount including postage, your bank account details and I will...

Still thinking on it!
Looks good, just seeing if I can fit it to a project I have in mind. If fully dressed, do you think that most boards would still be 20mm plus thick?
Jacko

Any idea if air or kiln dried? Ever steam bent sassy?

By simple mechanics, at 45 deg on the scissors, the force will be distributed 50/50 give or take a little friction loss. So with glue-ups below 20mm thick, downward pressure can become an issue....

Neil,just to return to the original topic, biscuits yes/no, my own experience is that if you want the minimum misalignment after glue up (and not matter in post glue up machining) then prefer to use...

Woodworking completed, Finish applied (oil/wax according to Maloof). However still not totally happy with illumination. Think I need a diffuser. Anybody know a source of opalescent Perspex about...

Another form of curve is called a cattenerary. This is a curve where the radius of curvature is constantly changing in a smooth transition. It is the shape you get between two high tension power...

Could be a first edition Caxton Press or a family bible to. I sold a couple to a keen book collector in Sydney, so thre is a (niche) market.
Jacko

There are a pair of wires in grooves between the laminations. They exit at the top underneath the support. Th also carry through the base to a termination strip, and from there another cable carries...

Wasn't going to post again until a bit more progress, but as it's coming along just as imagined, couldn't resist! This is fully dry assembly cause I need to break it down agin to provide the socket...

The base is now roughed out! Lots of bandsaw work plus some pretty scary routing!
Now the hard work of finishing will start
Jacko

Yep, more or less! Steamed and bent the tapered laminations , then, when dry sand lightly on a spindle sander to both ensure a transverse flat surface and remove any oxidation for good glue...

OK photos attached. I usually drape in old towels to help maintain steam. Another image shows an alternate form of steam box using fibreglass panels from caravan construction supplier that was used...

Legs are tapered laminations, four off. Thy are approx 6mm going to 3 mm. Timber is woolybut, 1.5m long
Glue is West Systems epoxy, less than 2% Spring back.
Steamer is a secondhand electric urn...

Finally have time for something other than utilitarian woodwork (and moving interstate, new shop, etc.)
This is the first part of what will be a floor mounted, illuminated book display stand. Shows...

Hi Soundman. II found the data in a web search some many moons ago after some heated discussions with the supplier of 8 planks, up to 600 wide 80 thick and 5 m long. Must have been a biggy! certainly...

Re silky! Just be aware that it is illegal to sell silky that has not been fumigated in a number of states.
G Robusta is prone to borer usually in just the sap wood. I made the mistake of buying...

I got conned into making a Backgammon board for an aquaintance. It proved to be a very intersting project. Firstly the project dimensions are totally dominated by the size of the stones (or...

Thought that you may like to see the finished product. Very pleased with the grain of the Silky!
Finish was Tung/lindseed/2 waxes, six coats
Jacko

While I would normally have waited until it was finished, I wanted to get some of the detail down while still fresh ion this aging noggin!
Timber is Silky Oak
Finish will be oil/wax when I get that...

I used two euro singles from
Timber bed bases, slat bed bases
and there are two side rails and one centre rail.\
Jacko

How can you say no to a daughter who asks you to make her a bed for the split king matresses she has already bought?
So here we go again, number 4!
Timber is Grevillea Robusta (Silky Oak)
Finish...

Recently acquired some slabs of Silky Oak. Included was one slab of some 90 mm thick which presented the challenge "make something of me" so herewith the result.
Size is 900mm X 800 mm
Finish is...

Attached is an image of a lock mitre bit.
In use the following should be noted IMHO
1) Only use in a good rigid router table
2) Use a variable speed, soft start router
3) Ensure the pieces to be...

I will post a photo of the bit and joint tommorrow
Jacko

Recently asked to supply a shoebox by customer so thought to make one "just a lttle bit fancy"
Timber is Cherry, finish is ploy/wax. Joints were lock mitres
Bit of fun
Jcko

FOr all those that have followed this thread, here is the last one. I made some notes after finalization which are below
Plusses
· Learnt more about the limits of steam bending and lamination...

OK After three days delay (one day without power after the storm on the South Coast and two days clearing up), now the next installment. All 4 support peices laminated and the base completed (well...

DOn't know what is going on here! Posted this info earlier, then couldn't find it, so reposted, then saw that original post was there so deleted new one, now both are gone! B Hell!
ANyway, I guess...

Currently being turned up. Probably cost me half my profit!!!
Jacko

Thought a few may be interested in the construction phase of the stand.
The first part is likely to be the most difficult, namely the base.
It is comprised of 4 laminations each 7.5 mm thick....

Not a Fibonacci sequence, just a simple arc. The intent was indeed to create a Gothic Window" impression. Just hope that reality will match the design.
Jacko

Probably will use some river redgum that I have as I know that I can steam bend rather easily, being air dried and of a colour acceptable to the client.
Jacko

After getting that most magic of all tasks, namely a repeat order for the book dispaly stand (the first went to an o'seas embasst to give to some VIP!), I have now been asked for yet anothery as well...

Your wish is my command! yes i did notice that the detail got lost in the Moire pattern, so attached is a close -up. It's a reeding or a fluting depending on your feelings.
Jacko

Couple of small projects recently completed for our guest accomodation. Common or garden Vic Ash, finished in poly/wax.
Bed is EuroKing size
Coffee table is 1200 square, centre pillar 250X250, 4...

No they don't. But they do sell slats and pockets if you wanted to create two half queen size. Not sure how much of the spring effect you would lose though! Worth a check as I seem to remeber there...

i bought them directly from Hafele where i have an account.
reasonably priced as well!
Jacko

Alex, you are correct! I had "walked through " the entire process in my mind and sketches before ever touching a piece of timber.
The most challenging were the "wing tips"
Started with a 50 X 100...

Be my guest! However if you want any design or construction details, just let me know, Also can post original skp file if you want.
Jacko

Sorry for being unclear. I meant the frames plus slats. great value as well.
Jacko

jarrah, inserts from Haefele, nothing special, but interesting

After some time away travelling, finally back at the bench!
attached images include Sketch-up model that I used in the design phase.
Timber is blackwood from the South Coast, finish is oil/wax. ...

haefele and very reasonable in price
Jacko

After a longish absence due to other projects I have finally competed my current commission. Timber is jarah, finish is poly/wax, bed frames came rom Mr haef---.

My goodness! 20l ??? However Diggers Casting Resin available from Bunnings works well for me
Jacko

Corbs, both easy questions!
The stays came from Rockler in the US. Just used thier web site. Come in three different strengths, quite cheap (postage was more than the stays!)
Background was an old...