Those leftover 4x4s?

[steven c newman]

Made a few aprons the other day...
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couple long ones....green cap to draw circles..
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And, some shorter ones. Needed a way to attach these to the legs...Tenons, maybe?
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Took a saw, or two
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And a few other tools..
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The plane is to clean up after a chisel knocks off the waste. Coping saw was used a few times as well
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The old Ohio Tool Co. plane seemed to work nicely. I just got a Stanley No.90....still trying to tune it up. Tomorrow's job?
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Maybe I can also put this new tool to use?
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Every shop needs one of these, right? I only have enough room for one in the Dungeon Shop...
Maybe I can chop a few mortises tomorrow? So far, all the wood used for this project came from the those 4 x 4 x 30" cut-offs.

[Jim Belair]

You're sure getting your money's worth from that piece!

I like they way you're embedding photos in your posts now. They flow nicely and are easy to follow.

[Jim Koepke]

I just got a Stanley No.90....still trying to tune it up.

The #90 is to the best of my knowledge the only designation Stanley used for two (if you count the A & J versions, then four) very different planes. I do not find a whole lot of use for the bull nose shoulder plane. The skewed, steel cased, rabbet plane (#90) does get a bit more use.

Looks like you are off to some good use of spare wood.

jtk

[steven c newman]

did some mortise chopping today..
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Used a black Sharpie to keep track of which tenon went into which mortise. Used a "dot" system, as this was the first mortise, it got a single dot
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rather both halves of the joint did. Had a few toys at the ready
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Had to keep things together, so I could figure out which part went where, laid the parts off to the side
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They just be sitting there. Finally, got to the point where I could at least glue one long side up. Made a wedge to help the clamp a bit
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Now, one other thing I do on projects like this..
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I drive two 1" long finish nails down through the tenon, and countersink them.
Earlier, I was using this clamp to hold the leg on the bench, it had "issues" as the leg would get a bit loose
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So I switched to the bessey clamp. Had to resharpen a couple chisels as I went along. The ones from Aldis didn't need it. The older two did..

[Chris Hachet]

Looking good, bud...

[steven c newman]

getting close to the finish line..
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Clamp to pull this mess almost square...
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A "smooth" plane on the top?
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Not exactly....Got it flat enough to add some stuff..
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maybe a few more days on this project?
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Those 1x pine boards back there? Different project, maybe later?

[Chris Hachet]

getting close to the finish line..
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Clamp to pull this mess almost square...
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A "smooth" plane on the top?
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Not exactly....Got it flat enough to add some stuff..
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maybe a few more days on this project?
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Those 1x pine boards back there? Different project, maybe later?

I have an idea for a joint hand tool project we could work on, I will let you know about it...

[steven c newman]

Guess I'd better make some room down in the shop?
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Rounded the corners..
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And mixed up the Witch's Brew to cover it up..
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Might just do? Letting this coat dry overnight
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Rub it out tomorrow, then maybe a coat of clear Poly Gloss?

[steven c newman]

Table now has a coat of Poly Gloss applied. Awaiting that to cure out, then a final rub down.

Have another table to refinish, once the shop has room....

[steven c newman]

Table is to go to the GrandBrat's Bedroom where I built a loft bed out of the rest of those 4x4s. It will be his TV Table, and will make a bedroom "set". At least that is the plan.....need some foot work first, as it rocks a bit...
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Final finish was a blend of BLO and Poly gloss wiped on. Not too bad, for a cheap table?

[Chris Hachet]

Not too bad at all...

[steven c newman]

Bought a few nail in feet pads. Seems two legs needed to be a hair longer? Table was a-rocking. Found out which of the legs needed a pad....nailed into the spot where the lathe center was. After the two diagonal legs were "padded", no more rocking! Table also has a wipe on of Poly...needs rubbed out a bit. Daughter MIGHT be hauling it to her place soon? GrandBRAT will get a TV Table for his room, that will match the Pine Loft Bed he is sleeping on now.

[James Pallas]

I really enjoy your approach to woodworking Steven. Find some wood and make something useful. Looks good serves the intended use. No better way to enjoy yourself.
Jim