Charlie Woody
Established Member
I have been asked to quote for the making of a Notice Board for my local church.
The design brief is as follows:
1. Made of hardwood.
2. It has 2 glazed doors, one with lockable catch the other with non lockable catch.
3. Visible part of glazing in each door 594mm H x 420mm W.
4. Some type of "pin board" to pin notices to. Customer not keen on cork as it breaks up with constant use.
5. Welcome To XXXXXXXXX sign above doors.
6. It may be left unfinished.
I am thinking of using 19/20mm Oak for the carcase, doors etc, with ply veneered oak for the back onto which the "pin board" material could be glued, 6mm toughened glass for the doors. The carcase sides - about 50 to 75mm wide depending on "pin board" material size - tenoned into the top and bottom, the doors made on router table with rail & style cutters. The carcase and the doors rebated to help with preventing water ingress into the cabinet. Glued up with Titebond exterior, glass set on glazing silicone.
Am I on the right lines so far please?
What type of hinges & catches should I use? I was thinking of brass but not sure they would suit exterior use - any suggestions please?
I have tried a Milescraft sigh making jig and think it is limited as their is only one font option and two size options. Could I print something off the computer and trace it onto the timber, then rout it out with a Dremel? Or is there a better way please?
Unfortunately I cannot use Sketchup well enough to show what I have in mind - sorry!
As usual your help and guidance would be appreciated.
The design brief is as follows:
1. Made of hardwood.
2. It has 2 glazed doors, one with lockable catch the other with non lockable catch.
3. Visible part of glazing in each door 594mm H x 420mm W.
4. Some type of "pin board" to pin notices to. Customer not keen on cork as it breaks up with constant use.
5. Welcome To XXXXXXXXX sign above doors.
6. It may be left unfinished.
I am thinking of using 19/20mm Oak for the carcase, doors etc, with ply veneered oak for the back onto which the "pin board" material could be glued, 6mm toughened glass for the doors. The carcase sides - about 50 to 75mm wide depending on "pin board" material size - tenoned into the top and bottom, the doors made on router table with rail & style cutters. The carcase and the doors rebated to help with preventing water ingress into the cabinet. Glued up with Titebond exterior, glass set on glazing silicone.
Am I on the right lines so far please?
What type of hinges & catches should I use? I was thinking of brass but not sure they would suit exterior use - any suggestions please?
I have tried a Milescraft sigh making jig and think it is limited as their is only one font option and two size options. Could I print something off the computer and trace it onto the timber, then rout it out with a Dremel? Or is there a better way please?
Unfortunately I cannot use Sketchup well enough to show what I have in mind - sorry!
As usual your help and guidance would be appreciated.