Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, Coop said: Did you cut the finger joints on the ts or router table? Bandsaw for the most part. I nibbled away the middle finger at the TS after the kerfs were cut at the band saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I have used this for several years, coupled with a spiral upcut bit and Rockler’s precision brass set up bars for several years with great results. Set it up with two test pieces of the exact same height and it will cut both pieces. https://www.rockler.com/router-table-box-joint-jig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, Coop said: I have used this for several years, coupled with a spiral upcut bit and Rockler’s precision brass set up bars for several years with great results. Set it up with two test pieces of the exact same height and it will cut both pieces. https://www.rockler.com/router-table-box-joint-jig This is a bit more than a box joint as those fingers are 1 1/2" each.. I'll be the first to admit that I need a box joint sled and might have to give that one a look.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 This jig kit will produce 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” joints. As I bought it initially for small boxes, I only have the 1/4” & 3/8” bits. On larger pieces, I use the 3/8” which gives me a considerable amount of glue surface and the spiral bits give an incredibly smooth cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Coop said: This jig kit will produce 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” joints. As I bought it initially for small boxes, I only have the 1/4” & 3/8” bits. On larger pieces, I use the 3/8” which gives me a considerable amount of glue surface and the spiral bits give an incredibly smooth cut. I'd of been quite a while trying to hog out an inch and a half at the router table.. I also made them a bit deeper at 7/8" for the small reveal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just thought I would offer a different direction with more glue surface with a 3/8” finger than a 1.5” finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, Coop said: Just thought I would offer a different direction with more glue surface with a 3/8” finger than a 1.5” finger. I was going for the more G&G large finger look on this one but, I like box joints.. Plus these are all reinforced with screws behind the plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Got an early start this morning making the hold down clips for the top.. I've used figure 8s in most of my projects so wanted to do something different this time.. I will be using the Domino to cut the mortises in the rails. I upsized the bit from 8 to 10 to give these clips a little more beef.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Since I can't flip this thing over by myself to actually mount the top, I thought I'd just get some finish on it and wait for my help to come home... Rubio Monocoat.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 A long day in the shop for sure! But, pretty happy with how it turned out.. Not the "money" shots because it's still on my assembly table but, you get the idea.. Pulls were chosen by the expecting couple. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Looks great! Hopefully them using isn’t to far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 17 minutes ago, Woodenskye (Bryan) said: Looks great! Hopefully them using isn’t to far off. Middle of May... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Very nice indeed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 16, 2021 Author Share Posted December 16, 2021 Now taking a much needed evening off and I'll get after it again tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 I did get it moved to my wife's quilting room and a couple better pics.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I can see grandma adding some quilting embellishments to this! Well done bud! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Coop said: I can see grandma adding some quilting embellishments to this! Well done bud! Absolutely no doubt in my mind.. I think it will be a nice height for a long term dresser.. The drawers are a really good size and the height is nice to fit below a wall mount TV or whatever they're watching on the wall when this one's a teenager.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Hey bud, do they live close by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 20 minutes ago, Coop said: Hey bud, do they live close by? 11 hours away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Oh damn! I can see your wife having a 24/7 boarding pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Coop said: Oh damn! I can see your wife having a 24/7 boarding pass! lol.. She hasn't missed her trips since we moved.. It's all good.. It's actually not a bad drive unless it's this time of year with 3 mountain passes to go over... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Looks awesome!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 This project will come out this weekend.. I'll move this thread to the public area then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 12, 2022 Author Share Posted February 12, 2022 First video is up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Second video is up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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