Well to make a long story short, I rode in Paris-Brest-Paris cycling race ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris-Brest-Paris).
I collected some souvenirs and decided I needed a place for them. I just finished the shadow box but its empty until my wife can work on the layout
I only had a few requirements
1) Use something exotic.
I used Jatoba (aka Brazilian Cherry) which was a good lesson. It looks great but is just about impossible to cut and it burns easily. Its the first time my festool 55 saw was under strain.
2) Use mitered corners to make sure the miter saw is aligned.
Turned out I pretty well have the saw aligned now, all 4 corners look pretty good.
3) Make it simple.
I just routed a 15/32 groove for the oak back and 1/4 grove for the glass to slide into, since the wood was soooo hard I made quite a few passes. A also just used 1/4 round-over on all the edges.
4) Try a finish that isn't poly.
After paneling the entire house with SYP that I poly'd myself I needed to try something else. I ended up using Tried and True varnish oil. Its a really easy finish to use and really made the depth in the wood show.
And since it didn't happen unless there are pictures.....
Wes
I collected some souvenirs and decided I needed a place for them. I just finished the shadow box but its empty until my wife can work on the layout
I only had a few requirements
1) Use something exotic.
I used Jatoba (aka Brazilian Cherry) which was a good lesson. It looks great but is just about impossible to cut and it burns easily. Its the first time my festool 55 saw was under strain.
2) Use mitered corners to make sure the miter saw is aligned.
Turned out I pretty well have the saw aligned now, all 4 corners look pretty good.
3) Make it simple.
I just routed a 15/32 groove for the oak back and 1/4 grove for the glass to slide into, since the wood was soooo hard I made quite a few passes. A also just used 1/4 round-over on all the edges.
4) Try a finish that isn't poly.
After paneling the entire house with SYP that I poly'd myself I needed to try something else. I ended up using Tried and True varnish oil. Its a really easy finish to use and really made the depth in the wood show.
And since it didn't happen unless there are pictures.....
Wes