Well, the first mahogany case...

Dok · 04-22-2001, 04:51 PM

is glued up, and waiting to set. Got some more sanding (a lot more) to do, and then the moment of truth... to cut it apart. Always a tense moment for me. Probably do that next weekend.

Then install the hardware, remove the hardware, finish the exterior, fit the interior, reinstall the hardware, and after all that, if it stills looks OK, then I'll take some pictures and post 'em. Probably still a couple of weekends away.

Hey Rick... wanna lend a hand here???

Dok

Rick K · 04-22-2001, 05:06 PM

Dok · 04-22-2001, 05:14 PM

G.T. · 04-22-2001, 05:15 PM

Hi Dok! Clamp or bolt a piece of plywood or stiff plastic to your saw fence to give it better stability when you split the box, it helps relieve corner nip! You might also clamp a piece to the table first and raise the blade up through it, to make a smoother bottom support also!.....till...later...G.T.

Dok · 04-22-2001, 05:18 PM

I actually saw a box cutting jig in a book somewhere that fitted over the fence and had a high back and an "L" shaped bottom. Was thinking of using that. Now if I can only find it again... Hehehe

Dok · 04-22-2001, 06:16 PM

I think I like your idea better!!! Once again you come to my aid... Boy, am I EVER gonna owe you....

G.T. · 04-22-2001, 07:23 PM

Hi Dok, You don't owe me nothing!, except perhaps, to drink a cold beer with us at the next gathering!, I apprenticed under an incredible Swedish cabinet maker, (he is now 87!).....and they made all their owm jigs and fixtures, (and ground most of their own bits).....he could make things as fast as you could draw and shout dimensions.....there are some unbelievably skilled craftsmen out there!! Good luck on your box! I think mahogany is a great choice, till...later...G.T.

04-22-2001, 04:51 PM	#1
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Well, the first mahogany case... is glued up, and waiting to set. Got some more sanding (a lot more) to do, and then the moment of truth... to cut it apart. Always a tense moment for me. Probably do that next weekend. Then install the hardware, remove the hardware, finish the exterior, fit the interior, reinstall the hardware, and after all that, if it stills looks OK, then I'll take some pictures and post 'em. Probably still a couple of weekends away. Hey Rick... wanna lend a hand here??? Dok

04-22-2001, 05:06 PM	#2
Rick K User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cochran, GA Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just tell me what to do! (EOM)

04-22-2001, 05:14 PM	#3
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Making it look as good as yours would be a start

04-22-2001, 05:15 PM	#4
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,742 Times in 1,020 Posts	Re: Well, the first mahogany case... Hi Dok! Clamp or bolt a piece of plywood or stiff plastic to your saw fence to give it better stability when you split the box, it helps relieve corner nip! You might also clamp a piece to the table first and raise the blade up through it, to make a smoother bottom support also!.....till...later...G.T.

04-22-2001, 05:18 PM	#5
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	You are a star... I actually saw a box cutting jig in a book somewhere that fitted over the fence and had a high back and an "L" shaped bottom. Was thinking of using that. Now if I can only find it again... Hehehe

04-22-2001, 06:16 PM	#6
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	After some thought... I think I like your idea better!!! Once again you come to my aid... Boy, am I EVER gonna owe you....

04-22-2001, 07:23 PM	#7
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,742 Times in 1,020 Posts	Re: After some thought... Hi Dok, You don't owe me nothing!, except perhaps, to drink a cold beer with us at the next gathering!, I apprenticed under an incredible Swedish cabinet maker, (he is now 87!).....and they made all their owm jigs and fixtures, (and ground most of their own bits).....he could make things as fast as you could draw and shout dimensions.....there are some unbelievably skilled craftsmen out there!! Good luck on your box! I think mahogany is a great choice, till...later...G.T.