WIP - Box for the box comp.

[riclepp]

As requested, here are the badly draw scetch of what I am doing. I don't have enough timer in the single plank so it will be a basic writing slope.



Have a new scanner and I havent worked out how to adjust the KB output yet as the overview scetch is just too big. Once I have worked it out I will post it up.

I will be doing another after the comp, itwill be the full monty I wanted to do here.

 

[carlb40]

This is something i want to make too at some point.


Try this for resizing

http://www.faststone.org/FSResizerDetail.htm

 

[DMF]

Good luck and looking forward to watching this progress

Dean

 

[riclepp]

Right, managed to compress the picture of the overhead view....Hope it makes sense

 

[riclepp]

Ah-ha, postie just arrived with my pair of antique hinges that I found on fleabay for the writing slope...not bad for £4.

 

[Melinda_dd]

Watched new yankie norm make one recently it was nice.

 

[Dodge]

Watched new yankie norm make one recently it was nice.

ARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH - Did someone just mention Norm - Wash you mouth out!!

(Sorry - cannot stand him and his name is banned in my workshop!!)

 

[Melinda_dd]

He is anoying. .. he has a bit of kit and a jig for everything. ...

I like to watch it and figure out how the average person who doesn't have sponsorship would go about making his stuff

 

[Melinda_dd]

Hi richard

Just another thanks for the info on the saw mill.
Went today and have an oak board to play with.... £10!

Really nice bunch of fellas.
Thanks again

My partner however is slightly scared at the amount of affordable wood that was there, the fact that its a doable distance and the way my eyes lit up while I was there. ... the fear is that our bank balance my drop quite substantially In the nnear future, and that the garage will start to resemble their yard!!

 

[Grahamshed]

Wise man your partner.

 

[riclepp]

Hi richard

Just another thanks for the info on the saw mill.
Went today and have an oak board to play with.... £10!

Really nice bunch of fellas.
Thanks again

My partner however is slightly scared at the amount of affordable wood that was there, the fact that its a doable distance and the way my eyes lit up while I was there. ... the fear is that our bank balance my drop quite substantially In the nnear future, and that the garage will start to resemble their yard!!

LOL, agreed my wife hates me going there as I normally bring a carfull home, but she likes the prices as there are very reasonable

Did you meet Peter?

Looking forward to your competition piece.

 

[Melinda_dd]

I did. And karl and another fella.... they stood me under the heater bless them so I didn't get cold!

They were all very helpful... I'll be going again!!

 

[riclepp]

lol, what you like :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[riclepp]

Afternoon all

Not much of an update I'm afraid as I have only just got some boards resawn on a friends bandsaw as mine was not deep enough.



Just been kept flat with weight for a few days to help prevent any cupping.

Also managed to joint the top and bottom panels, although not to size yet.



However these are just a basic rub joint as I was not sure if I could get a biscut slot cut in and didn't want to risk it.



I have removed all of the excess glue and these are now ready for final dimensioning and tarting up

 

[SteveF]

Hi Richard

what are those clamps please?

any good ?

Steve

 

[carlb40]

Hi Richard

what are those clamps please?

any good ?

Steve

Original K body clamps. Now superseded by these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bessey-KR80-2 ... 35c94b0760

And they are great clamps, if you want to see them in action just watch any New yankee workshop episode.

 

[carlb40]

Looking good there Richard, you are lucky to have a BS, i'm currently resawing by hand. :shock:

 

[Melinda_dd]

Those clamps are wicked. A fella that worked with me ... all be it for a week before the boss sacked him.... had loads and we all used them.... quite expensive tho.... bessey I think?

 

[Melinda_dd]

Is it best to split the 8" into strips and rejoin alternate ways to reduce cupping, rather than just using the full width of the board?

Haven't even started mine yet due to a unit build I'm doing and not enough room for both! Not to mention the feb turning challenge!

 

[riclepp]

Is it best to split the 8" into strips and rejoin alternate ways to reduce cupping, rather than just using the full width of the board?

Haven't even started mine yet due to a unit build I'm doing and not enough room for both! Not to mention the feb turning challenge!

I suspect it would be governed by what you are making. I would personally split and joint to be honest.