The slope from the tanks down to where the drain box is is an issue as the level is too steep for a stable base with the potential issue of subsidence and undermining of the closest tank. Continue reading Drainage box take 2
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Curved front jig – take 3
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
Whilst waiting for glue to dry
I’d made a rather thin box for drain extension purposes last year, whilst waiting for other things to glue, dry, etc. In the meantime I discovered Continue reading Whilst waiting for glue to dry
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
Windsor Chair finishing touches
Things got really busy again but the serenity of chair making (to the exclusion of all else) has descended again. Continue reading Windsor Chair finishing touches
Practise drawer dovetails
Putting the Leigh Jig to work, the pine mock-ups seem to fit with no troubles.
An issue with high speed routing is Continue reading Practise drawer dovetails
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 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
Windsor Chair course Day 10
Well that came around quickly. Time is even less so my friend now as I’m keenly aware of having to do the 300km trip to get back Continue reading Windsor Chair course Day 10
Windsor Chair course Day 9
The end is nigh, we used to say to myself before going into school exams. A glorious morning in Leongatha, Continue reading Windsor Chair course Day 9