A kind of lazy susan

[PowerTool]

Looks very good,and great selection of timbers.

Andrew

 

[Mcluma]

Its looking fab =D>

 

[devonwoody]

Pleased to report back that things are working out OK and stress is coming down.
The centre lid was glued up couple of days ago and yesterday I got down to cleaning it up. This was necessary because the centre box portions have a rise up to the centre point (that match outer ring, more luck than judgement) and that created small gaps at each joint section, however some thin slivers and other sections, just glue and sawdust has put things right. (for me anyway)
The inner box was secured to the outer ring with matching vertical small spacers and a base closure plate has to be made together with a system of raising lids.

Couple of quick pics to show progress todate.

 

[devonwoody]

I am pleased to say the lazy susan comprising seven boxes has now been finished. I would confess that it has been a struggle at times and I would most probably only anticipate a C grade if it was a school project.
Some of the 60% angles are not perfect but have been cobbled together with slightly compensating adjustments.
However I have found it a resting place in our home and it might get used for my daily pocket money allowance to stop me overspending each day, or could even be used as a weekly tablet allowance .
That now makes the third item awaiting a finish to be applied, shellac and wax.

Thanks for watching and those helpful suggestions. some were very much appreciated.

 

[ByronBlack]

Congrats DW! It's been nice seeing it come together.

 

[bobscarle]

DW. Its been quite a struggle, but the result is lovely. Well done. =D>

Bob

 

[Woodmagnet]

Super job D.W. well done. :wink:

 

[Bean]

Looks good DW I have watched with interest as I was not sure if I would like it ........ but I do.

Out of interest if you made another what would you do differently ??

 

[devonwoody]

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Out of interest if you made another what would you do differently ??
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Use my new table saw plus make a jig like the one the other day but set at 30%.
The 45% mitre jig has just made a perfect rectangular box and it honestly couldn't be bettered. Even the drop in lid fits any orientation you select.

Thanks for the interest shown.

I've just remembered that somewhere I have got a metal lazy susan turntable and I might be able to fix under the project above. Now where did I put it?

 

[Lord Nibbo]

=D> =D> =D> I liked it before you did the middle bit, and with that done it looks even better. You only give yourself a C grade, I think your being a little hard on yourself, the only thing I ever finished at school were a garden dibber (think spade handle with a point) and a stool. Neither were as intricate or used the exotic woods you have used. Give the man A+ =D> \/

PS.. swmbo loves it, she just said she could imagine it sat on the black walnut drawer unit. :lol:

 

[devonwoody]

Thanks, A+ must tell mum, I might get a fiver.

LN, if you seriously want to make one, we are not too far apart, I've got timber small pieces that perhaps we could do a swap.

 

[Gaz_XB9R]

Quick question.

Does purple heart not fade if left unsealed?

If so I'd get some finish on there soon or tuck it away from the light in case the UV spoils your excellent handiwork.

Gaz

 

[devonwoody]

Thanks for that tip, I must get those finishes done.

 

[devonwoody]

Quick question.

Does purple heart not fade if left unsealed?

If so I'd get some finish on there soon or tuck it away from the light in case the UV spoils your excellent handiwork.

Gaz

Taken up your advice, and as it was a lovely autumn afternoon I decided to get some fresh air and do some finishing that has been waiting a while.

 

[Lord Nibbo]

Thanks, A+ must tell mum, I might get a fiver.

LN, if you seriously want to make one, we are not too far apart, I've got timber small pieces that perhaps we could do a swap.

I'll take you up on that some time DW What sort of sizes are we talking about? I won't be able to do it for a while yet though, I'll explain why in "General chat" :wink:

 

[Fecn]

Has the finish dried yet? I'm waiting for the pics

 

[Niki]

Has the finish dried yet? I'm waiting for the pics

Me too

Incredible work DW =D> =D> =D>

niki

 

[devonwoody]

Thanks for the invitation.