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RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-08-2017 Modified a few hinges, using the grinder to remove some unwanted metal..needed three hinges, had four to work with.. [attachment=4875] Didn't need the center hole, wasn't enough room for it, anyway... [attachment=4876] Lid is now installed, rails are made.. [attachment=4877] Counter sunk pilot holes were made with a couple cordless drills... ![]() [attachment=4878] Rest of the morning was spent sitting on this.. ![]() [attachment=4879] Had the other three corners to do....dovetails in the next episode ![]() RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-08-2017 Ok, Made use of this old dovetail saw... ![]() [attachment=4880] To saw the pins. I do pins first, because it is easier to then mark out the tails...set up a chopping board to remove the waste from the pins.. [attachment=4881] Trying to protect the bench's top from chisel marks ![]() [attachment=4882] Two done, two to go. Finally managed to get all four corners cut and fitted... ![]() [attachment=4883] Laid the bottom panel onto the sides, was getting ready to flip this over....the Boss said she needed to be taken to the store... ![]() Had to close up shop, and take her to run the errands... [attachment=4884] Maybe Sunday, I can get the tray done enough for clamps and glue? ![]() Stay tuned... RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-08-2017 The sides of the tray are now glued up, and sitting in the clamps for the day. ![]() ![]() may get a few pictures...IF I get down to the shop.... ![]() RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-08-2017 "Box" is out of the clamps, dovetails trimmed flush, Poplar bottom panel has been cut to size... [attachment=4896] Poplar was square, sides were a hair out. Press fit squared the sides to to bottom panel. No glue.. [attachment=4897] About five or so nails, through the sides, and into the panel. Also a single nail into the ends....Panel can still move a bit, without falling out ![]() [attachment=4898] Took the tray for a test drive on the rails. Closed the lid to make sure the tray was low enough... [attachment=4899] "Missed it by that much, Chief" had about 1/8" clearance under the lid. ![]() Opened the chest back up, for one more look.... [attachment=4900] Still have a few small details to do, then haul this "thing" upstairs where I can add a finish to it.. May post a few pictures when done, IF anyone wants to see them.. ![]() ![]() Stay tuned... ![]() RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-09-2017 Tray looked a bit to plain, to me ![]() Set up the Stanley No. 45 with a #23 Bead cutter.. [attachment=4908] And set up to plough a bead along the top edge of the tray. Started at the far end... [attachment=4909] And worked my way back to my end ... [attachment=4910] Rotate the tray, and do the next side...corners were a might rough...blew out one pin ![]() [attachment=4911] Soon had all four edges done.. [attachment=4912] Maybe I'll sand the tray..if it needs it. ![]() Did not take all that long to do, or set up ![]() ![]() Next might just be a few coats of shellac, and a brass chain, to keep the lid from leaning back too far.. Stay tuned... ![]() RE: A project in Maple - Tynyyn - 10-09-2017 That bead looks NICE!!! Big props to you for that detail. BTW, what size is your dovetail saw, length and ppi. RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-09-2017 (10-09-2017, 06:12 PM)Tynyyn Wrote: That bead looks NICE!!! Big props to you for that detail. Dovetail saw is just a Disston No. 4, 11ppi, filed rip, 14" long. RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-12-2017 Ok, chain has been bought, cut to length, and installed. ![]() ![]() Now, I needed a brace of some sort, to keep the lid from falling onto my head, while I am digging around in there... Had a Maple 3/4 x 3/4" scrap....Even had a countersunk screw hole in one end..was last seen as a jig. Bandsaw to round that end. Opened the lid, used it to mark the angle at the other end. bandsaw to cut it..a couple of times ![]() ![]() [attachment=4960] With the brace swung over into place, and let the lid lean forward a bit. Tip of the brace sits under the catch, using a little notch Lean the lid all the way back.. [attachment=4961] Until the chain goes tight. I can then unlatch the brace.... [attachment=4962] And fold the brace down out of the way. It is supposed to catch the chain that way, so that the chain will fall into the chest. ![]() Last coat of Amber Shellac has been applied.....will rub that down, and add a clear gloss top coat....and call this Project done ![]() Thanks for following along... RE: A project in Maple - tshiker - 10-18-2017 Love the bead detail and the innovation with the latch! Thanks for sharing and don't forget to post a few pic's when it's in it's new home. Good luck with the lump! RE: A project in Maple - bandit571 - 10-18-2017 Growth on the arm results are this coming Friday.... Blanket Chest is in it's spot for now... [attachment=5126] After the third coat of shellac... [attachment=5127] Open the lid.. [attachment=5128] To see what is inside. [attachment=5129] Corner details. [attachment=5130] And the lid.. Big question now? What project to try next? ![]() ![]() |