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Thread: Bandsaw Box - RIP
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15th August 2012, 06:36 AM #1
Bandsaw Box - RIP
G'day all, This is a story about a BS box Recovery In Progress, just about a Rest In Peace. Not to many display their boo-boo's But this actually turned out ok.
During my first several boxes a year ago I decided to use a larger pattern with longer sweeping curves to get use to the saw and cutting technique's so I choose a pattern by LKV, Andromeda. It's approx 11 - 12" long and 5" high.
Attachment 219375
With the outline cut done, a long smooth cut, time to go to the first internal drawer cut, which basically follows the first outline cut. Everything going quite good until I hit the first top right turn. Then bang, the blade did a quick turn and produced a few cuss words. I continued down to the lower left out cut of the drawer with the idea of a slight design modification. Couldn't figure out what happened..
So I continued on, cutting the top of the left drawer, followed thru to the top right and started a curve to the top right, bang! Another runaway to a sharp point. After a few frustrating moments and a bit more cussing I finally finished the cuts - a looong way from perfect. In fact a bit of a mess.
I tried some cut and paste but that idea didn't work out. Finally decided to remove the top altogether. I have plans for you!
In photo 5 I see the problem, the blade was bowed. And decided to do the cavity anyways. Photos 6 thru 12 are the finished 'saved' box. The finish is shellac, 1st coat cut with 20% metho, 2nd with 10%, and 3rd as is. The drawer pull is ebonized pine, using a dip into a cup of Tea, allowed to dry for 5 minutes then several drops of India Ink - dried overnight and a bit more India ink and clear shellac.
My wife said 'I want that box', with all the cussing I won't let it go.
Glenn.
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15th August 2012, 07:12 AM #2Senior Member
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Just proving that all is never lost. Great recovery. What plans for the offcut?. Brian
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Great recovery Glenn, and beautiful finish. As far as relatives claiming ownership, I have three nieces that I constantly have to beat off with a stick.
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Nice recovery glen did you work out what happend to the blade
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15th August 2012, 10:18 PM #5
Glenn
You've proven once again that there is no such thing as making an error, those so called "bad" occasions are in fact opportunities for innovation - Well done!Tony Ward
Now a power carver and living the dream.
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15th August 2012, 10:21 PM #6
I was think maybe a typo RIP. Not quite. Nice save.
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15th August 2012, 11:05 PM #7Hobbyist
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Great story Glenn with an excellent ending and nice finish on the box.
Its nice to see I not the only one wrestling with a bandsaw and a mind of its own.
Keep the boxes coming.
Ray
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16th August 2012, 07:01 AM #8
thanks everyone,
I think that the blade got a Bow in it during the cut, good possibility my tension was a little slack or feeding a bit fast. That beetle pine is softer in the 'infected area', was using a 3/16 x 10tpi.
The cut off has its design - A hinged lidded drawer that will have a base to sit on, probably the same type of timber or cedar. The curve / bow and blade chatter can be seen in the pics below.
Attachment 219473
Attachment 219474
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Nieces and Nephews - Took a box to my sis this weekend (birthday), haven't seen her for a while. And just happens that 6 Grt-nieces and nephews were there, all teens - more box projects on the way. They were quite happy..
Glenn
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18th August 2012, 02:52 AM #9
Nice one Glenn! Savory boxes!
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18th August 2012, 09:07 AM #10
Nicely done, well saved.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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