Kev Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Pretty sure this is the next quick project up... 8/4 sides and 1" dowel all in walnut. Looking for any insights or things you'd do differently from those that have made them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I’ve done them with 3/4x1 1/4 instead of the dowel. Rounded over the corners. Felt like it gives heavier quilts more support with less spring. Could go a little wider even to get a couple of screws in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 8/4 walnut? Is this still some of that cheap but delicious stuff you get locally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Coop said: 8/4 walnut? Is this still some of that cheap but delicious stuff you get locally? Yea but, I'm actually out of the thicker stuff so, I'll have to go buy a stick.. 50 minutes ago, Jamie said: I’ve done them with 3/4x1 1/4 instead of the dowel. Rounded over the corners. Felt like it gives heavier quilts more support with less spring. Could go a little wider even to get a couple of screws in. Hmm.. I like the thinking! I have the dowel on hand and was thinking about no screws.. You got me thinking though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I have never used a quilt so obviously never had a need to build a rack. I’m guessing a couple on a rack could get heavy, but 8/4 seems too stout. I would think 5/4 would be enough, but then again, I have no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Woodenskye (Bryan) said: I have never used a quilt so obviously never had a need to build a rack. I’m guessing a couple on a rack could get heavy, but 8/4 seems too stout. I would think 5/4 would be enough, but then again, I have no clue. Was my thoughts too.. My wife wanted thicker but, will probably end up around 6/4 by the time I get them flat 😉 For the record, I had 2 chunks of 12/4 on hand that I could have used.. Just couldn't bring myself to us it for this project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Kev said: Was my thoughts too.. My wife wanted thicker but, will probably end up around 6/4 by the time I get them flat 😉 For the record, I had 2 chunks of 12/4 on hand that I could have used.. Just couldn't bring myself to us it for this project. Could have been a good resaw test for the new bandsaw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Woodenskye (Bryan) said: I have never used a quilt so obviously never had a need to build a rack. I’m guessing a couple on a rack could get heavy, but 8/4 seems too stout. I would think 5/4 would be enough, but then again, I have no clue. I remember visiting my grandmother in Louisiana in the winter time and sleeping under the quilts she made and loved them. There is a quilting convention here in Houston every year and I need to go to purchase one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 46 minutes ago, Coop said: I remember visiting my grandmother in Louisiana in the winter time and sleeping under the quilts she made and loved them. There is a quilting convention here in Houston every year and I need to go to purchase one! I think there's a quilting convention in every town each year....lol. Frankly, I think there might be more of them than there are woodworkers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 13 hours ago, Coop said: 8/4 walnut? Is this still some of that cheap but delicious stuff you get locally? Well, I was too late this year because of the work schedule so, had to pay stupid prices today.. Should of just milled the 12/4 down and been done.. Oh well.. Too late now... Guess I'll just make a more expensive quilt ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 Sorry, no update pics yet.. I've stayed busy in the shop today trying to get this one done.. Will probably have to finish the finish tomorrow but, it will be close! Currently, it's glued up. I'll pull it out of clamps and get a coat of ARS on it after dinner. From there, I'll be spraying a coat or 2 of lacquer on it to protect the quilts as they're hung there. I'll get some pictures later after I get the ARS on it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 And, that's enough for one day! I'll shoot it with lacquer tomorrow.. Turned out pretty good! The boss was happy.. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Are these supported on a stand or against the wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Coop said: Are these supported on a stand or against the wall? This will lean against a wall under her fabric storage.. The angles are specific to that area. It should be noted that a change in the angles could also change the spacing for the rungs to ensure enough clearance for quilts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 It should be said that this really is a one day build.. I had a few things pop up during the day that slowed me down but, this really can be done in a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Better keep the credit card handy as I can see you making more of these for her quilting friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Coop said: Better keep the credit card handy as I can see you making more of these for her quilting friends. Only if they want to pay the price.. Lumber was 145. With labor, I wouldn't sell for less than 350.. And that's a fair deal. Otherwise, I wouldn't build it again.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I bet they would accept ash or equal! I think you and I are the only walnut fanatics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Coop said: I bet they would accept ash or equal! I think you and I are the only walnut fanatics. The way lumber prices are, I'm not sure that would make a huge difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 9 hours ago, Kev said: The way lumber prices are, I'm not sure that would make a huge difference! Just use pallet wood, most people wouldn’t know the difference, then you can sit back watch that extra profit add up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 All finished up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Just wait till the grandkids are climbing all over it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Are the feet angles and the hanger rail angles the same? How did you end up securing the rails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bushwacked said: Are the feet angles and the hanger rail angles the same? How did you end up securing the rails? Yes, they're all at just over 17 degrees.. They were secured with dominos but, pocket screws would have worked as well. 17 degrees is just what worked out for this location. This angle also effects the distance between the hangers to ensure there's enough room to hang the quilts. I actually built a mock up to check my numbers on this one and changed my template a couple times because of it.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Kev said: Yes, they're all at just over 17 degrees.. They were secured with dominos but, pocket screws would have worked as well. 17 degrees is just what worked out for this location. This angle also effects the distance between the hangers to ensure there's enough room to hang the quilts. I actually built a mock up to check my numbers on this one and changed my template a couple times because of it.. interesting ... for the 17* domino, how did you handle that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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