sideboard in oak

[stef]

i started using that old oak stock. the plan is to make a good old fashion, heavy sideboard. I worked out a quick sketch, and started slicing through the oak. It's going to be a beast, fairly heavy, i would think.
The top is 1" thick, 1900mmx550mm.

I started using my recently acquired #7 to get a better idea of the planks. they seem to line up pretty nicely !

home made busicuits:

dry run

two middle planks glued and drying:

 

[TheTiddles]

Have you tried cleaning those boards back yet? Not sure what kind of look you're after but they look pretty abused!

Aidan

 

[stef]

Have you tried cleaning those boards back yet? Not sure what kind of look you're after but they look pretty abused!

Aidan

i gave them a little bit of the #7 plane, but i wanted to wait until the 4 of them were glued together before taking too much wood off. hopefully, it will work out !
i am after a "rustic" look, so i guess i wont be disapointed.

 

[OPJ]

I'll be following this one with interest, looks like it could be great.

 

[stef]

This morning, i worked on the top frame. i mitered the 4 outer planks, and routed the biscuit housing on all sides. ready to glue in the 2 longer sides.
I'll leave the 2 short sides for now, as i have a fir bit of planing to do on the top, as it is. i dont want to risk going across the grain on the sort sides.

 

[The Shark]

Hi Stef,
This looks like it could be a really interesting thread, please keep the pictures and info coming.
Looking forward to seeing the finished article!

Just out of interest, what sort of glue are you using?

Malc

 

[stef]

Hi Stef,
This looks like it could be a really interesting thread, please keep the pictures and info coming.
Looking forward to seeing the finished article!

Just out of interest, what sort of glue are you using?

Malc

i use standard (water based, i think) wood glue. I hope that's what i should be doing ?

 

[The Shark]

Stef,
Far be it for me to tell you what you should be doing!
I am just interested as over the years I have tried many and varied adhesives, and have come to the conclusion that common or garden PVA is plenty good enough for most jobs that I have encountered as a hobby woodworker.

However:
1. I am not a professional
2. I haven't made a sideboard with a top as big and heavy as yours.
3. It would be interesting to see what more knowledgeable members of the forum think

Malc

 

[stef]

i'll let you know.
I would think the biscuits will make the top strong enough.. here is the complete 4 planks, as of yesterday.

then, this poped out this morning, so no chance of progress for a couple of days !

 

[Paul Chapman]

Congratulations

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[MarcW]

Congratulations 8)

 

[Corset]

Congratulations

 

[TheTiddles]

...and doesn't it look happy about it!

What's the baby for "PUT ME BACK IN!"

Aidan

 

[stef]

cheers guys !

 

[babywoodpecker]

looks like the nurse behind is getting ready for lunch

congratz.

 

[The Shark]

Stef,
Many congratulations, what number is this? Looks like you are making your way towards a potential back line there - England could do with a half decent one!!!
It would be really interesting to know how you get on with the biscuits - I'm with you, I think it should be plenty strong enough.

Here's to sleepless nights ccasion5:

Malc

 

[stef]

Stef,
Many congratulations, what number is this? Looks like you are making your way towards a potential back line there - England could do with a half decent one!!!
It would be really interesting to know how you get on with the biscuits - I'm with you, I think it should be plenty strong enough.

Here's to sleepless nights ccasion5:

Malc

Thanks !
It's number 2, his older brother (2.5yr) is thrilled, so that's half the battle won.
i really have to put the sideboard on hold.. damn. champagne and woodworking really dont mix together !
I'll still try to nip to the shop tomorow to get enough oak for the legs (that's one thing my old planks will not be enough for)
..
then it will be toy chest in pine.. again.

 

[Philly]

Fantastic news- congrats! ccasion5:
Philly

 

[frugal]

That's the biggest damn woodworm I have ever seen... You want the check the rest of the wood, make sure that there are no more hiding in there

Congratulations.

 

[OPJ]

Congratulations, stef!

You should be fine with the biscuits and glue. Biscuits will primarily aid with alignment of the boards but the real strength is in the modern glues - much tougher than they used to be.

Looking forward to seeing more progress in time.