Oak units (Delivered)

[mailee]

'Well apart from my mishap today I got on with machining up the oak for the three units I have to build next.

Even with the new van I didn't have enough room for four of these in it. I had to hang them out the back and lash them down well.
Eventually I had them close to dimensions even with the small break in the middle.

I almost cried with the amount of waste that went on the floor.

This was after filling three bags full from the extractor! There was quite a few cracks I had to cut out as well. I can see why they allow 50% wastage! :roll:

 

[mailee]

Today I got the legs cut and the top assembled for the first unit which is for CDs.

The top is made with breadboard ends which are screwed into slotted holes underneath where they wont be seen.

Having a break tomorrow so more to come on Monday.

 

[adidat]

looking good allan some nice bits of oak there.

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This was after filling three bags full from the extractor! There was quite a few cracks I had to cut out as well. I can see why they allow 50% wastage! :roll:

i just spread them about the floor and it acts as anti fatigue matting, you know its time to clean up when you cant find your bench.

adidat

 

[mailee]

Mine usually does get spread around the floor Adidat but not on purpose! I now have seven bags full so I shall distribute them around my friends for their animals.
I got the legs all cut ready for assembly today this is for the three units.

I then made a start on the frames for the top of the units and got those assembled.

Then it was on to the tops and I got both of the remaining ones in glue up by tonight.

It doesn't show very well on the photo but there are small chamfers on the joints which will also be run around the outer edge of the top.

I can't assemble anything yet as I am still waiting for the veneered MDF for the shelves.

 

[DeanN]

That's a nice selection of oak - did you hand pick it? How long did you leave the board before working on it - or was it straight from the van and onto the machines?

 

[mailee]

Well it wasn't as good as it looks Dean, I did cut out quite a few cracks. There was quite a lot of knots and defects too but it was the best of the bunch. I have used some of the ratty stuff on the rear of the cabinets so it's out of sight. I do get to pick through the pile though. It was pretty much straight from the van to machining although I did the machining over two days to allow for torsional twists and the like. Came out pretty straight glad to say. I find that the KD oak is pretty expensive considering how much you waste. Necessary evil I suppose. :roll:

 

[mailee]

I had a dry fit today of the CD unit and then got the shelves and the tops in sealer.

I shall get the Cd unit assembled tomorrow and crack on with the book case.

 

[mailee]

Today I got the first of the three oak units assembled. I need to fit the hinges to this and put a finish on it.

I laquered the inside of the unit and the top is in sealer at the moment.

I also have the book case almost ready for assembly and shall do this next week.

 

[mailee]

I got two of the units in sealer today.

I am now working on the Shoe cabinet. This will take a little longer as it has a cupboard and a drawer in it.

 

[mailee]

I have got on well over the last couple of days and have been working on the Shoe cabinet. I got all of it assembled and clamped up. I say clamped but I had to use some luggage straps as it was too big for my clamps. I could have done with another pair of arms too as it was a bit of hassle to get everything lined up! :roll:

I finished off the door and drawer front and got the back of the unit fitted.

Finally I had time to make a drawer box for it too.

I need to install the runners, fit some hinges and put a finish on the outside next. I can then fit the top and it is just about there.

 

[mailee]

Well no rest for the wicked, I was back in the shop today trying to get the oak units finished for next week. I got the glass in the doors on the cd unit.

I also took the shoe cabinet out of the clamps and got the top fitted and the door.

I am now waiting for the runners for the drawer as I made a mistake with them! I had ordered 350mm runners as the unit was 350mm deep but forgot that that is the full depth of the unit including the legs! :roll: Doh! Anyway some 300mm runners will be with me on Monday so I can get them fitted. while I was rounding over the top of the drawer box a piece split off the corner so I had to splice another piece in. Oh well these things are sent to try us. :roll: I will also pick up the handles on Monday and fit those and then it is just a good polishing ready for delivery.

 

[mailee]

I got the handles and runners today and finished the units ready for delivery.

I shall be delivering these on Saturday. In the meantime I am finishing the bathroom vanity units ready for delivery later this week.

 

[Dodge]

Looking good Boss! and great to see you working in proper wood - not that softie stuff :lol: :lol:

Just one thought though - When are you going to get a dust extractor for your thicknesser - you must be careful re dust etc - I have had the health wake up calls to be able to comment through experience!

Rog

 

[mailee]

I have got an extractor for the thicknesser Rog, that was with it fitted! Mind you I think the bag was almost full so that's probably the reason for all the chippings. I could do with a large system ducted around the shop when I can afford it.

 

[mailee]

I got the units delivered today. It took some work carrying them up two flights of stairs. My friend is taller than I so he went first. :lol: Here are the shots of them in place.

this is in the hall and is to house shoes and keys.
This one is the CD unit in the living room.

Finally the book case void of books at the moment.

I even got a tip from the customer too.

 

[Pvt_Ryan]

Good job, though SWMBO keeps telling me bookshelves are for ornaments not books.

 

[DeanN]

They look great Alan, and fit well with the house. Nice work.