Not another WIP! (now fitted)

[mailee]

Being busy i haven't had time to post any WIP's recently so I thought it was about time. (oh, my God, not another I hear you say) :lol: You may remember the Fluted oak units I made a couple of months ago well the customer asked me to build a small book case to match those....so here it is. :yawn: Being in between two jobs I made a start on this as I had enough Oak to make a start. it is a low unit that will sit under a window sill. I started by making the ladder section plinth using the Domino.

After cutting the pieces for the carcass out I rebated the back edges, cut the Domino slots and cut the recesses for the Tonk strips.

The base was given the same treatment with the addition of a strip of oak to the front edge.

I then cut out the pieces of oak for the top and domino'ed them together.

The top which will be veneered MDF will be screwed to this which will also double as a small apron. Finally I got it all in a glue up by the end of the day.

I had to be quick with this one as i was going out for a run on the bike tonight. :lol:
I am on another job tomorrow but will keep you posted on the build.

 

[Nippychippy]

=D> very nice work

 

[mailee]

Thanks. I have been out on a job for most of today building a cupboard around an immersion tank. I did get back into the shop by mid afternoon so did a bit more on the book case. I got the insides finished and attached the plinth. I also started fitting the Tonk strips although I didn't get those finished yet. I also made a start on the shelves and got the wood edging on them and in the clamps. Here is a shot of the unit with the plinth fitted and the finish on.

I won't get back on to this until Tuesday now as I am having a break and going to see the British Super bikes at Cadwell for the weekend.

 

[Woodchips2]

Lovely work and don't stop the WIPs, us bodgers learn all the time from the professionals.

Enjoy the Superbikes.

Regards Keith

 

[richard56]

Lovely work and don't stop the WIPs, us bodgers learn all the time from the professionals.

Enjoy the Superbikes.

Regards Keith

I was thinking exactly the same thing.
Cheers
Rich

 

[mailee]

Thanks guys although I am not sure about the title of professional. :lol: Having a little time on my hands while the cherry cabinets were in a glue up I went back to the oak book case today. I cut some timber and made a start on the fluted columns. I cut two small squares of 1" stock for the feet and put a moulding on them with the router and then attached them to the bottom of the columns that I had routed the flutes into. The result was this:

After trimming the feet to fit the plinth I had a trial fit on the cabinet.

In this shot you will see another Tonk strip and a couple of pieces of 9mm MDF The Tonk strip will be installed into the rear panel to support the shelf centres. The two 9mm pieces of MDF will be the scribing strips at each side of the book case.

 

[ColeyS1]

Looking good so far. How did you manage without a domino all those years if it broke beyond repair and was out of warranty, do you think you'd buy another ? - just curious

Sent from my GT-I9300

 

[mailee]

I do wonder how I managed without the Domino after using it so much now. Got to say if it gave up the ghost I wouldn't hesitate in buying another. In fact I am on the slippery green and white slope as I have just bought a Festool ROS too!
After getting some more veneered board today I cracked on with the back panel and the top for the book case today. After routing a slot into the back panel for another Tonk strip (which will support the centre of the shelves) I put a finish on it. While this was drying I cut the top to size and lipped it with some solid wood. After a bit of work on the other job I routed a profile on the edge and fitted the back panel. The top will be left oversize as I will scribe it into place on site. I also cut the biscuit slots in the columns ready for fitting them on site. All that remains now is to put a finish on the columns and the shelves and it's ready for fitting.

 

[No skills]

Very nice.

How do you rout the flutes on the columns, double fence/home made jig? I ask as I need to make some fluted trim in the near future with 4 flutes next to each other (no gap), any wandering will knacker the work piece - yours seem spot on.


Cordless drill next?... 8)

 

[mahomo59]

Looks great Alan!

Picking up ts55 and midi tomorrow (first Festool) can't wait! Haven't used any green stuff yet, but feel as if I'm on that slope already as I can't stay off the FOG site reading all the reviews...

James

 

[mailee]

Actually 'no skills' I just use the side fence on a 1/4" router. I start with the centre one and then space the outer one midway between the centre and the edge. I make three passes increasing the depth on each and I tilt the cutter into the wood instead of plunging. Keep the fence pressed tight up to the wood and then tilt the cutter out of the wood at the end of the cut. A couple of stops clamped to the wood at each end ensures they are all level. HTH. :wink:
Yes James, Festool are very addictive. So far I have destroyed four ROS so thought it was time to upgrade to a better quality one. We will see how long this one lasts with me.

 

[No skills]

Thanks Alan. I've only plunged into the material on a previous fluting piece, cut at full depth first pass - possably why I've had problems

Cheers!

 

[mailee]

Today I had a day in the spray shop and got all the remainder of the book case finished. It is now ready for fitting sometime next week.

 

[Melinda_dd]

Couple of questions so i can learn...
How do you scribe on site? And why fit the collums on site?

 

[mailee]

no problem Melinda. The outside edges of the columns will sit at the width between the skirting. The cabinet will be positioned in place and then the columns added so it will be easier to slide it into position without damaging the skirting. Above the skirting will then be a gap between the column and the wall so a 9mm piece will be scribed in behind the column and then attached to the back of the column. I will then use a cardboard template to scribe the top into the walls and fix the top on once it is cut to size. I hope this has helped clarify the fitting.

 

[Melinda_dd]

I think ive got it. Can we have some pictures of it fitted (was gonna also say of the fitting but that would look unprofessional! )

Thanks for the wip. I do like to learn

 

[mailee]

I will be taking some pictures of it fitted Melinda and will of course post them here. My customer is very accommodating so I will also get some shots of the scribing for you. :wink:

 

[Melinda_dd]

Cool. Many thanks

 

[mailee]

Right this is mainly for Melinda. I went to fit the book case today and took some shots of the fitting of it. I first placed the carcase in position using the columns against the skirting to centralise it. (After ensuring the cabinet was against the back wall and plumb) i then took one of the scribing pieces and held it in position while I ran a pencil down the back against the side of the carcase.

if this is difficult to do one handed i would use double sided tape to hold it in position first.
With this done I removed the strip and marked the height and then cut to length and then to the line with the jig saw.

Double sided tape was then applied to the back of the column and the strip placed into position. The column was then pushed onto the strip and the tape. They were then gently removed and screwed together into place. Biscuits were then glued into the slots in the cabinet edge and the columns and fitted onto the carcase.

here both of them have been scribed in and the columns fitted ready for the top.

To scribe in the top between the three walls I use a template, in this case it consisted of two pieces of hard board. (heavy cardboard could be used)

The two pieces are sited on top of the unit and pushed out to the walls. I then take a pair of compasses and set them just over the widest gap between the wall/template and scribe a line following the wall. (you can see how far out this wall is from this shot)

This is repeated at the other end and then removed and cut to the lines. I then replace it and slide it apart until both pieces sit neatly into the ends. I then mark a line where the two sections meet, and or screw them together if the thickness will allow or if using cardboard tape them together. I then repeat the scribing with the compasses set to the back wall. Remove the template and trim to the line again.
The template is now removed and placed onto the top. I then mark the top with a fine pencil and cut this out with the jigsaw. (from the rear to avoid any splintering of the surface) The top is now eased into place and screwed down and the job is complete. Well see for yourself:

The customer was very happy with it and has ordered some oak wardrobe doors, an oak bedside cabinet and enquired about a TV cabinet in a dark wood. Now that is what I call a result.

 

[No skills]

That's very handy to see Alan, is there any occasions you cut the wall side of the scribed piece or do you always cut the cabinet side?