Bob Childress
05-24-2006, 8:19 AM
Fellow Creekers,
By (semi) popular demand, here are some pics of a few recent projects. I am still riding with training wheels on, so judge accordingly. :o
The book cases are oak and oak ply, adjustable shelves. The smaller one was built to accomodate paperbacks. The larger one was partially assembled in the shop (think two bookcases) and joined on site. Lots of glue and pocket screws. Drilled the shelf holes using a peg board jig (came out fine) and drill press, but now want to make a jig so I can use the router and a down spiral bit next time to get cleaner hole edges.
The table is end table height but coffee table length to serve both chairs in the library. All poplar, since I thought it best to "practice" before investing in cherry or mahogany. My first table top glue up, so I was a little nervous. With no jointer in my shop, I edge-joined the board using the router table and some shims. Still not a good as a jointer would have been. ("Oh honey, I bought another tool!") All were stained and then several coats of poly.
Constructive criticism is welcome--I have been around and I can take it.:D
By (semi) popular demand, here are some pics of a few recent projects. I am still riding with training wheels on, so judge accordingly. :o
The book cases are oak and oak ply, adjustable shelves. The smaller one was built to accomodate paperbacks. The larger one was partially assembled in the shop (think two bookcases) and joined on site. Lots of glue and pocket screws. Drilled the shelf holes using a peg board jig (came out fine) and drill press, but now want to make a jig so I can use the router and a down spiral bit next time to get cleaner hole edges.
The table is end table height but coffee table length to serve both chairs in the library. All poplar, since I thought it best to "practice" before investing in cherry or mahogany. My first table top glue up, so I was a little nervous. With no jointer in my shop, I edge-joined the board using the router table and some shims. Still not a good as a jointer would have been. ("Oh honey, I bought another tool!") All were stained and then several coats of poly.
Constructive criticism is welcome--I have been around and I can take it.:D