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    More Backbench *w/pics*

    I'm at the light (at the end of the tunnel :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc). Over the last two days I finished spraying the tool cubby and sink upper cabinet, installed glass in the cabinet doors and mounted both units. Again, I'll start off with the computer rendition. First the tool cubby...
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    Shop progress *w/pics*

    Well after being on the road on and off for the last six weeks and putting over 4000 miles on the car (NC to FL to IN to NC and NC to NJ to VA to NC) I finally got back in the groove and have almost finished my last two big shop projects. First, except for spraying the clear coat, I have...
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    Trimming doors- simple X-cut sled mod *w/pics*

    After the trouble I had trimming the last set of doors for my backbench upper cabinets I decided there must be a better way. So I made a simple, temporary mod to my X-cut sled that does the trick. Since my sled has a low (slightly > 3/4" high) fence I was able to mount a piece of ply to the top...
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    Backbench update . . . Now w/pics!!!

    I installed some ply substrate, oak edging, and the laminate on my backbench bench top. Came out nice, but I can't show pics- I can't access my webspace. :BangHead::BangHead::BangHead::BangHead: Cox Cable sold out to Sudden Link last spring and is now just getting around to switching over...
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    Backbench update *w/pics*

    Finally the light at the end of the tunnel for my backbench. This past week was spent sanding, staining, and spraying the faceframes, drawer fronts and boxes, and the doors. Though my spraying technique won't win any awards, it gets better each time I shoot. Of course everything looks much...
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    Shop progress w/pics

    It's been a long time coming but I've finally uploaded some pics of the new shop(some twice by mistake). There are 3 pages of them and I hope you'll find them interesting. It has been alot of hard work but I've enjoyed every minute of it! Oneida Super Dust Gorilla gets delivered next week and I...
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    Upper Cabinets done *w/pics*

    I finished the upper shop cabinets, hung them, remounted the doors, and installed the shelves. I will pick up and install the glass tomorrow. I still need to add latches to the doors. Now its on to sanding, staining and spraying the lower cabinets. My first project using a Binks HVLP and...
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    Backbench Update- yup, w/pics*

    Well between errands, movies, etc. I got some time in the shop. Though I didn't get as much done as I had hoped, I still made some observable progress on the upper cabinets. Here are the three upper units sitting side by side on the lower cabinets. I went ahead and stained the oak faceframe and...
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    Backbench upper cabinets progress *w/Pics*

    I'll be working on, what else, the shop backbench this weekend. I got a good start this week and have everything cut and ready to assemble. I hope to finish the upper cabinets and maybe start sanding- I may not be good, but I'm slow!!!! I'll be working on the center upper cabinets and shelf...
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    Lamello biscuit hinge review *w/pics*

    I recently installed 31 Lamello duplex, biscuit-shaped, full mortised, butt hinges on my backbench lower cabinet doors. These are Lamello hinges and sold by Lamello (and others like Amazon, Cheyenne Sales) at $50 for 20 hinges. http://www.cheyennesales.com/catalog/lamhinge.htm I'm not sure if...
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    Back bench quick update *w/pics*

    Well I trimmed and hung all 15 backbench lower cabinet doors, and temporarily installed the knobs. I only did a fair job keeping the reveal small and consistent. I used the Lamello biscuit hinges and mortised 24 hinges in less than 30 minutes. It was fast but not without problems. Pics of the...
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    A little backbench progress w/*Pics*

    After finishing up the shop sink vanity I am back working on the backbench. I started by planing about 50 more board feet of my oak. Then took time off (yeah, right ) to clean my DC filters (again ) after overflowing my chip bag. Once that was straightened out I started on the end panels and...
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    Leigh Jig Storage Case w/*Pics*

    At Insomniac's suggestion I am posting this. He thought some of you (DavidO?) might get a kick out of it. In the following project completed a few years ago, I tried to combine into a single piece- a storage box and a work base for my Leigh D4 dovetail jig. I tried to build it so the jig...
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    Clamp stand; a different approach *w/pics*

    My Besseys have been getting in the way and needing a rack for a long time. I really got tired of lugging them across the shop so decided to build a rack for them- at least a prototype to test out my ideas. First, I wanted a mobile rack- on casters- so I could bring all the clamps to the...
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    Unisaw upgrade underway w/*PICS*

    In addition to working on the assembly table I started the rework of my Unisaw mobile base and tables. After removing the Unifence rail, the extension table, and stock mobile base, I fabricated wheels and feet for my new mobile base. Here is the saw stripped of its extension tables, fence rail...
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    Assembly table is done!!! w/*PICS*

    This weekend I finished the oak edging (with box joint corners) and legs with 3 coats of wipe-on poly. The laminate came yesterday, a day early, so I laminated the top. I glued the leg tenons in the sockets which made the table even more stable. I spent some time tweeking the ratchet arms. I...
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    Assembly Table W/*PICS*

    My first big post with pictures:-D I am just about done with an assembly table for my shop. It's not motorized like DavidF's table but the height is adjustable using a leg assembly idea I borrowed from a colonial candle stand. The table is 4' X 7' X 4" thick. It uses a beam box (torsion box)...
  18. DaveO

    Shellac, why?? now w/pics

    I am planning to finish some curly maple this weekend. All the research I have done has lead me to the conclusion that a light 1# or less coat of shellac, then a oil or oil/varnish blend will "pop" the figure the best. I consider shellac a film coat sealant. So please explain to me how it could...
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