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  0 Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: RE: New cabriolet challenge (updated)
jteneyck Wrote: (03-24-2023, 09:19 AM) -- That looks pretty good for a mock-up.  I wonder if you'll need to beef up the top section now so the overall aesthetic is good.   John -- Yup, I'll play w...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 13 649 03-24-2023, 11:07 AM
  0 Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: RE: New cabriolet challenge (updated)
®smpr_fi_mac® Wrote: (03-21-2023, 01:37 PM) -- (New comment below) I have a request for cabriole legs that are very curved.  This will be for an executive desk, 30x60. Material is hard maple.  ...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 13 649 03-24-2023, 07:42 AM
  0 Thread: WTB: 4x4x36 hard maple blanks
Post: RE: WTB: 4x4x36 hard maple blanks
These need to be straight to match the aprons but I'll give them a call.  Thanks!
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Tool Swap N' Sell 8 249 03-23-2023, 07:50 AM
  0 Thread: WTB: 4x4x36 hard maple blanks
Post: WTB: 4x4x36 hard maple blanks
I need four straight grained blanks for making cabriole legs but cannot find any bigger than 3.5" square.  Got any?
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Tool Swap N' Sell 8 249 03-22-2023, 10:24 PM
  0 Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: RE: Exaggerated cabriole leg curves?
I think steam bending is cool but it's not in the cards in my shop just yet.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 13 649 03-22-2023, 02:03 PM
  0 Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: RE: Exaggerated cabriole leg curves?
Thanks for the tips, folks! Yup, she wants a very feminine looking desk for her home office.  "Executive" just refers to the size--30x60. I have talked to her about the issues brought up.  We're...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 13 649 03-22-2023, 09:06 AM
  0 Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: New cabriole challenge (updated)
(New comment below) I have a request for cabriole legs that are very curved.  This will be for an executive desk, 30x60. Material is hard maple.  I understand the basics of cabriole legs but h...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 13 649 03-21-2023, 01:37 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
Update: Will be receiving a refund for these legs.  At $770 shipped, I expected them to be ready for finish, as described.  They aren't.  So my customer has decided on some exaggerated curved...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 1,704 557,713 03-21-2023, 12:43 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
Danny in Houston Wrote: (03-13-2023, 07:58 AM) -- That design might be asking a bit too much from the wood. -- Nah.  It's just a turning.  They just did a crap job of it.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 1,704 557,713 03-13-2023, 10:45 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
Stwood_ Wrote: (02-07-2023, 04:37 PM) -- I assume all done by now? -- Unfortunately, no.  The legs just arrived today, but they're terribly flawed.  Open glue seams, glue seams that stand proud of ...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 1,704 557,713 03-10-2023, 12:01 AM
  0 Thread: Design question: Straight leg to imitate rattan?
Post: RE: Design question: Straight leg to imitate ratt...
Thanks a bunch, gents.  Ordering bits and gonna try this on some scrap.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 7 326 03-06-2023, 08:36 PM
  0 Thread: Design question: Straight leg to imitate rattan?
Post: RE: Design question: Straight leg to imitate ratt...
I think you're right.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 7 326 03-06-2023, 11:42 AM
  0 Thread: Design question: Straight leg to imitate rattan?
Post: Design question: Straight leg to imitate rattan?
I have a design challenge:  Take 3" square table leg and give it the shape of four bamboo sticks bundled together.  It only needs to mimick the shape, not pass for bamboo.  I know I can use a round...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 7 326 03-06-2023, 08:26 AM
  0 Thread: Mimicking steamed walnut sapwood?
Post: RE: Mimicking steamed walnut sapwood?
Thanks a bunch!  I'll let the customer know about these options.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Finishing 3 383 02-06-2023, 09:03 AM
  0 Thread: Mimicking steamed walnut sapwood?
Post: Mimicking steamed walnut sapwood?
Is there a stain/dye/method I can use to make the yellow-cream of walnut sapwood look similar to the softer brown found in steamed walnut?  I have a request for a live edge table with the muted sapwoo...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Finishing 3 383 02-03-2023, 09:19 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
My ambrosia maple coffee table is almost done.  Applying oil poly now.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 1,704 557,713 01-21-2023, 08:40 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
My first attempt at castle joints and at a small side table as of this evening.  Need to trim up the joints a bit for a better fit and then taper the legs.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 1,704 557,713 01-15-2023, 10:51 PM
  Heart Thread: Wixey planer DRO: Do it!
Post: Wixey planer DRO: Do it!
I installed this a few days ago.  Took about an hour to figure out best location and mounting, but very easy to do.  Did require drilling/tapping in the cast iron (easy). Verdict?  Do it.  Very eas...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking Power Tools 1 344 01-14-2023, 12:44 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
I'm building an executive desk and a small side table, both in ambrosia maple.
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 1,704 557,713 01-13-2023, 12:33 PM
  0 Thread: Knock-down executive desk design--castle joints?
Post: RE: Knock-down executive desk design--castle joint...
FS7 Wrote: (01-02-2023, 03:33 PM) -- I have never heard of them referred to as castle joints, but rather double bridle joints. They are extremely strong and I think used often in traditional Japanese...
 ®smpr_fi_mac® Woodworking 2 419 01-02-2023, 03:49 PM

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