Something I had not fully considered was that by extending the curvy jig in the way I had, I created some rather large void spaces which no longer exerted any pressure on the clamped veneer boards. The result being Continue reading Curved front jig – take 3
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Curved front jig
Using the CNC machine, one of the other students had created a fairly hefty curved front jig which I repurposed to created my curved fronts. The issue being Continue reading Curved front jig
Blackwood cabinet
I’ve cut and laid out the pieces for the second cabinet which will form the other support for the desk. This will give me an idea Continue reading Blackwood cabinet
Blackwood drawers
Remarkably, everything came together and fitted together the way I had designed in the plan and precut ages ago Continue reading Blackwood drawers
Blackwood cabinet
Well I don’t know where that time went, but I now have an urgency to turn my pile of blackwood sticks into something. Continue reading Blackwood cabinet
TARDIS visitors
I’m pretty chuffed that my TARDIS notoriety has spread. After 2 years of being harangued Continue reading TARDIS visitors
Blackwood shelving
It seems like it’s taken forever to get this far. I was hoping to be almost completed in the grand Blackwood project by now, but from idea, to plan, to execution, to completion seems to take twice, sometimes triple the time Continue reading Blackwood shelving
Anna’s birthday present
I was contemplating a press for Anna’s lino cuts and other prints. As a hobby, it’s no different to any other in that equipment is rare, specialised, highly sought and commensurately priced. The cheapest (being a bit over a grand) was not unworthy and if you take into account how much I spend on my own hobbies, probably underpriced. Continue reading Anna’s birthday present
Curvy Jig
A component of my course this year is to create something with curved surfaces using solid timber. To that end, my cabinet doors will be of curved design. I have created a multi-sheet MDF panel with blackwood veneers. Continue reading Curvy Jig
TARDIS lit up
As winter approaches, afternoons at SWTAFE get darker allowing me the opportunity to photograph the TARDIS in its lit up spooky beauty.
