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Anyone who knows me recognizes that the router is my least favorite tool. It can be the right tool for the right job, but I will go a long way to avoid using them. Because of the nature of the piece and the joinery required, I was going to use the router to trim all of the legs to the template I created. This would allow me to cut the dados on the arc ahead of time and still be assured that they would form a tight joint. Because I was doing two pieces at the same time, I wanted to make the pieces ...
After I posted the last Blog entry I worked on the prong end. The prototype had left me with corrections to the sequence of operations but I couldn't (or shouldn't) go further without determining how I was going to fabricate the prong ends. They needed to be removable and of a tight tolerance given the nature of the design intent. I drew many different joints out at full scale but ultimately decided on a sliding dovetail connection. I mocked this up in poplar as well taking notes along the way. ...
I learn something new from each project. Usually, it is how not to do something. In this case, I didn't label my pieces as well as I might have, so I ended up with a bit of a mess-up in one joint. Luckily, this is when to do it. In any case here are the two concepts: Here are the completed views of the arc / leg assembly. First, slightly proud back, proud front. DSCN1027.jpgDSCN1029.jpgDSCN1030.jpg Second, ...
After I get the concepts more or less set, I start to think practical. The first thing do (usually mentally), is figure out a draft sequence of operations. Here is my initial concept for this project. Initial sequence thoughts Legs Bandsaw curve & retapeLegs cut top angleLegs Cut slot for bridle jointLegs bandsaw taper & retapeArc cut bridle joint dadoArc bandsaw curve and retapeArc taper endsArc & Legs router trim ...
LOML wanted to see a lower shelf on the tall version. What LOML wants, she gets. DSCN0993.jpgDSCN0994.jpgDSCN1000.jpg I then tape them up to the wall to review and consider for a while. DSCN0997.jpgDSCN0996.jpg With all of this there was no clear winner. I liked both the tall version and the shorter version. What to do then? Of course, mock up each.