Trying out a new idea
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Re: Trying out a new idea
I did a multi pass height change so I wasn't taking off too much on each pass and I had a backer board which was sacrificial that was not pictured. I did the deed then took the pictures......
Ed
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Re: Trying out a new idea
very clever...I like that unique shape.
Ed
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Re: Trying out a new idea
Started work on the downstairs bathroom and need the same sort of corner detail, but of course different. Since I know not everyone has a nice collection or router gear to do this sort of thing I decided to try it with a drill press. The bad news is I didn't take pictures while I was doing it. I hope this after pictures help clarify the process, well along with my words.
For this project I started by making 4 cubes, 1-1/2" in size. I then clamped them in a drill press vise and added a clamp to the other two sides. This has the advantage of having a center where the four blocks meet. The molding is 3/4" so a 1-1/2 Forstner was used to drill though all four blocks at the same time. I did end grain first, note the pictures that follow are not how they were actually drill but rather to give the concept of how it was done.
I then rotated the blocks to drill a second hole, again the blocks are not in the exact position as drill but represent the concept. I clamped them as I had done for the first hole and then drilled the second hole.
They have been sanded but I still have some more work to do to them. The back corner needs to have a flat since there is likely a radius in the drywall corner. I will also add a decorative button on the lower side. They then will be painted white.
When I get to the next step I will post a picture of what they look like before they are mounted. And maybe one after mounting.
I do wish I had pictures along the way but I was in a hurry to get them done. If it is not clear how this was done I can try to recreate it another time.
Ed
For this project I started by making 4 cubes, 1-1/2" in size. I then clamped them in a drill press vise and added a clamp to the other two sides. This has the advantage of having a center where the four blocks meet. The molding is 3/4" so a 1-1/2 Forstner was used to drill though all four blocks at the same time. I did end grain first, note the pictures that follow are not how they were actually drill but rather to give the concept of how it was done.
I then rotated the blocks to drill a second hole, again the blocks are not in the exact position as drill but represent the concept. I clamped them as I had done for the first hole and then drilled the second hole.
They have been sanded but I still have some more work to do to them. The back corner needs to have a flat since there is likely a radius in the drywall corner. I will also add a decorative button on the lower side. They then will be painted white.
When I get to the next step I will post a picture of what they look like before they are mounted. And maybe one after mounting.
I do wish I had pictures along the way but I was in a hurry to get them done. If it is not clear how this was done I can try to recreate it another time.
Ed
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Re: Trying out a new idea
Very cool!
Gale's Law: The bigger the woodworking project, the less the mistakes show in any photo taken far enough away to show the entire project!
Re: Trying out a new idea
Nice use of the concept I first saw Nick use to make his bandsaw crazy legs. That’s some beautiful three dimensional thinking.
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Model 10ER (1952), s/n: 72883 (MickyD restored in 2009/10) / Variable Speed Changer / A-34 Jigsaw / Jointer-Shaper Fence
Mark 5 Model 500 (1955), s/n: 309828 (MickyD restored in 2008/09) / Magna Jigsaw Model 610, s/n 65001 / Yuba 11” Bandsaw Model 630, s/n 39807 / Magna Jointer Model 620, s/n 17792 (restored in 2021) / Magna 6” Belt Sander Model 640, s/n 13742 (to be restored)
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Re: Trying out a new idea
A small amount of progress. I have added the button detail and have one coat of sanding sealer on.
Now I'm going to get a second coat one once this coat has dried but I'm wondering if I really want to go white with these???? I think I should stick to the plan but then??
Ed
Now I'm going to get a second coat one once this coat has dried but I'm wondering if I really want to go white with these???? I think I should stick to the plan but then??
Ed
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Re: Trying out a new idea
How did you do the button? Can't wait to see finished project.
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The buttons are glued on, actually a hole was drilled in the parts I'm making and the buttons have a tenon on the bottom.
I would normally have just turned the buttons, I've done that before somewhere here, but this time I was running out of warm shop time so I purchased them.
Ed
I would normally have just turned the buttons, I've done that before somewhere here, but this time I was running out of warm shop time so I purchased them.
Ed
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I will work if the profile is correct. They look very good also and are much easier when dealing with funky angle corners. techzpod.com mobdro app