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Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: RE: New cabriolet challenge (updated)
jteneyck Wrote: (03-24-2023, 09:19 AM)
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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
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Yup, I'll play w... |
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03-24-2023, 11:07 AM |
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Thread: New cabriole challenge (updated)
Post: RE: New cabriolet challenge (updated)
®smpr_fi_mac® Wrote: (03-21-2023, 01:37 PM)
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I have a request for cabriole legs that are very curved. This will be for an executive desk, 30x60. Material is hard maple.
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03-24-2023, 07:42 AM |
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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! |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
Tool Swap N' Sell
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03-23-2023, 07:50 AM |
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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? |
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Tool Swap N' Sell
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03-22-2023, 10:24 PM |
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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. |
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03-22-2023, 02:03 PM |
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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... |
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03-22-2023, 09:06 AM |
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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... |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
Woodworking
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03-21-2023, 01:37 PM |
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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... |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
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03-21-2023, 12:43 PM |
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Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
Danny in Houston Wrote: (03-13-2023, 07:58 AM)
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That design might be asking a bit too much from the wood.
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Nah. It's just a turning. They just did a crap job of it. |
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03-13-2023, 10:45 PM |
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Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
Stwood_ Wrote: (02-07-2023, 04:37 PM)
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I assume all done by now?
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Unfortunately, no. The legs just arrived today, but they're terribly flawed. Open glue seams, glue seams that stand proud of ... |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
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03-10-2023, 12:01 AM |
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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. |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
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03-06-2023, 08:36 PM |
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Thread: Design question: Straight leg to imitate rattan?
Post: RE: Design question: Straight leg to imitate ratt...
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03-06-2023, 11:42 AM |
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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... |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
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03-06-2023, 08:26 AM |
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Thread: Mimicking steamed walnut sapwood?
Post: RE: Mimicking steamed walnut sapwood?
Thanks a bunch! I'll let the customer know about these options. |
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Finishing
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02-06-2023, 09:03 AM |
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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... |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
Finishing
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02-03-2023, 09:19 PM |
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Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
My ambrosia maple coffee table is almost done. Applying oil poly now. |
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Woodworking
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01-21-2023, 08:40 PM |
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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. |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
Woodworking
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01-15-2023, 10:51 PM |
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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... |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
Woodworking Power Tools
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01-14-2023, 12:44 PM |
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Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot
I'm building an executive desk and a small side table, both in ambrosia maple. |
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Woodworking
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01-13-2023, 12:33 PM |
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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)
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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... |
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®smpr_fi_mac® |
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01-02-2023, 03:49 PM |