My first project in a while - First WIP Post

[MattDenny]

Hello all

I'm more or less a newbie on here, although I've been watching for a while and have actually posted 1 or 2 comments this is my first Project post.

I've been messing around with wood from quite a young age but since moving to France 8 years ago I've been busy on a large renovation project including adding a second floor to my home so I haven't had the chance to do any form of woodwork aside from that which was part of the construction project. This is a starter project, rather as a little challenge to myself to get back into the enjoyment of woodwork.

So here goes for th first project post...

I'm afraid I don't have any plans as such but it's basically a large oak veneer framed mirror. The interior of our home is fairly "minimalist" or "contemporary" type style so no fancy carvings or corniches here... :lol:

The structure will be made from 20mm laminated pine board - a common product here in France. So here goes for a few photos of the WIP (sorry about the poor quality, just quick snaps taken on my phone )

Ripping the stock to width - wish I had a 2700mm rail ...

A lack of images here but here's a sketch of the frame profile

just a simple glue and screw "arrangment"

I made all four sides of the frame and adjusted to as close a fit as I'm capable of - then biscuit jointed the corners (sorry, I forgot to get pics of this step)

Next step is veneering with contact adhesive - not too sure if this is a "good" way to glue veneer and it's certainly not my favourite job. First side complete:

Next steps to follow....

 

[MattDenny]

The next steps...

My somewhat questionable clamping arrangment :|

And the result:

Now I have two of these:

Due to a lack of clamps (sound familiar, anyone?) I've chose to do this in two stages this being the first; the next step will be to join two of these together... :roll:

I don't know if anyone is interested in this WIP but i'd be glad of any comments or advice - never to old to learn

 

[Adam9453]

looks good so far, I would have probably made up a jig for clamping the corners so it uses less clamps, holds it square and is a damn sight easier to manhandle.
I'll be interested to see the next instalment

 

[MattDenny]

looks good so far, I would have probably made up a jig for clamping the corners so it uses less clamps, holds it square and is a damn sight easier to manhandle.
I'll be interested to see the next instalment

Yes, good suggestion Adam. In hindsight i would definitely do that as it was a bit of a struggle to get everything into place.

 

[MattDenny]

I'm not much good at this WIP game... I forgot to take pictures again #-o

Anyway, here's a couple of shots following the second stage glue-up. Sorry about the poor quality pics:

Mitred Corner detail:

Now I just need to order the mirrored glass

 

[Zeddedhed]

Looks very nice to me. The mitres have pulled up tight from what I can see and on a 'simple' design like yours it all hangs on the mitres, so well done.

It's a law of woodworking that you can never have too many clamps.

Ever.

No matter how many you have.

Ever.

 

[MattDenny]

Thanks Zeddedhed - this is my first WIP post so feedback is much appreciated.

Fully agree with your comments on clamps - I even used this project as an excuse to add to my collection :lol: