Coop Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 This is how I thought about boxing in the glass. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 I’m going to glue this up tomorrow using epoxy and plan on assembling it on edge with the stile clamped between two of the wooden screw type clamps, with them clamped to mdf. Then once assembled, I’’ll lay it flat on the bar clamps. Plan is to use blue tape at all intersections for easier cleanup. Question is, as long as all surfaces of the tenons and mortises are well coated, shouldn’t minimum to no squeeze out of the epoxy be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Coop if your concerned about squeeze out, you could protect those areas with packing tape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 That’s what I’m doing with the blue tape. I’m even thinking of using TB III instead of epoxy for that reason. Not sure which would give the strongest bond. Probably way over thinking this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, Coop said: Probably way over thinking this. Yea probably.? TB III is always a good choice with walnut because of its darker color, but with epoxy you are still okay in that regard because it is clear. I would use whatever you want. 1 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Thanks Chet. I’m thinking work time, strength and cleanup between the two. Strength is probably my most concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Epoxy then. 1 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I would prefer the epoxy over the TBIII for a glue up like this! I agree with packing tape instead of blue tape, it just works better. For the squeeze out, you're in better shape using the epoxy. If you miss a spot with glue, it sticks out like a sore thumb with finish, not so much with epoxy. Just clean up the joints as best you can before it's cured. Normal clean up stuff after it's cured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Chet & Kev, thank both of you for the packing tape idea. I probably would have had one helluva cleanup mess with just a strip of blue tape! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Coop said: Chet & Kev, thank both of you for the packing tape idea. I can't take credit for that one, It was Bryan and Kev. Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Door's looking great Coop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Sure as heck! Thanks Bryan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Door is coming along nicely Coop! No worries on the tape, I did the same thing yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 I was kinda scared that it would be tacky when I took it off but it came off clean. Probably would if left on there too long or out in the sun. Worked like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 39 minutes ago, Woodenskye (Bryan) said: No worries on the tape, I did the same thing yesterday. I see that. I don’t feel so bad now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 I decided I like the clean lines instead of a beaded board to hold the glass so the router and I continue our friendship. Now to find tempered glass with rounded corners?! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Or square the corners.. Looking great Coop.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmize Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I’m with kev just quick work with a chisel. I think they can do radius corners on tempered glass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks. Just kidding. Corners are coming along nicely, just the saw horses are way too low for the old back! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye (Bryan) Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Looking good Coop! Good choice on routing out for the glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 35 minutes ago, Woodenskye (Bryan) said: Looking good Coop! Good choice on routing out for the glass. Thanks. Decision to route the rabbets was actually twofold. One, the clean lines and two, I don’t think I have enough of this walnut left to make beaded trim for both sides. I have more 2” thick slabs but I’m tired of milling lumber. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 As the rabbets cut into the stiles as well, I’m thinking butt joints, rails into stiles would be better on the trim pieces than miter joints. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I definitely see where your thinking is but, I'm just not sure.. Butt joints, to me, would be more unsightly and I think more prone to gaps My suggestion is to make a sample each way which might help you answer your questions. The boss might have a preference as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thanks bud, good idea on the test pieces. But the boss could give a darn. She just wants a chandelier in the center of the BR so I’m good to go on most everything else, thank goodness! But that could change? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 59 minutes ago, Coop said: a chandelier in the center of the BR Are there going to be mirrors on the ceiling with the chandelier. 2 Quote "Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." - Epicurus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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