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And we're pretty much done, letting the oils and waxes air out a bit. Here was the top-layer getting glued on, and the whole thing being checked for height. The clamps weighed more than the stool! IMG_7044.jpeg Here's a closeup of a rung-tenon all wedged and glued. Most satisfyingly, when these were...

Actually, I used the world's best friction-pivot bevel gauge. That is, the vintage 2007 MITE-R-GAGE that I bought from Shopsmith back in the day

In progress! Generally I'm following a plan from Christopher Schwarz's "Anarchist's Design Book", but altering things a bit. For joinery holes in the legs and rungs, he uses a super-long bit and a steady hand-held electric drill. I, of course , prefer using the Shopsmith's inherent jigging...

Thanks!

I masked and added a wee bit of hammered paint so that the "steering wheel spokes" don't get confused with the "hands".

yeah, that was a groaner !

Here's a different experiement: more cutting, less paint:

It's a great project!

This is pretty cool reading!
My nephew has a side-hustle making niche automotive aftermarket parts. I think they use a lot of anodizing. Luckily, his catalog doesn't address my car, or I'd be an addicted buyer for these shiny, red things.

Many thanks!

The cabinet was a project about 5 years ago. Those doors are bookmatched Ash.

Best Regards,
Chris

I've been able to finish recently. My 2022 guitar project had some "kit" mahogany thin planks that I had set aside in favor of my own walnut. This wood is now employed for a case-back: IMG_6938.jpeg IMG_6939.jpeg Here's some shots of the fully assembled tribute. This flag is from my Dad's ...

Agreed, great installment in the series from John !!