BTWheezy Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Couldn’t help it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 11/26/2017 at 10:13 PM, moteyi said: Looking good. Have you considered using something like an aquamac 21 lip seal mounted in the carcase to give an airtight seal for the door? Not sure if they are available across the pond but guess you must have something similar. Only issue would be that it is easier to machine the groove before assembly. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk @moteyi You were reading my mind. We definitely have Aquamac 21-ish products locally, and that was considered. That said, I found a similar weather strip product that looks to offer a near-airtight seal, but with far less bulk between cabinet and door. I’ll keep you posted on results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Couldn’t help it... And people can't understand my love for Jazz? Good choice of tunes!Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 First coat of finish on doors. Starting very early on this phase as I want the finish to fully cure, avoiding any noxious fumes when put into production. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Next, starting on the drawers, particularly the grooves to allow the drop-down display action. A quick hone before getting started. Sharp chisels go a LONG way in the shop. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Cleaning up the edges of the 45 degree angle. Cedar is so soft that it is tough for me to avoid a little tear out in the grooves, but I’ll never see them once the drawers are in place. Outta sight, outta mind... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Go Wheezy!Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Internal drawer cases done... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 What's the height the drawers will accept?Are they to display singles only?You might have mentioned and I missed it sorry....Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 @Fatshotbud The drawers are just under 2”, so there’s room for storage, or a single layer of special sticks if I choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Great project. Two questions if you don't mind @BTWheezy: What are you using for the finish of the fronts? And as for the drawer mechanics, don't you think there will likely be a lot of wear and tear, in particular at the endpoint, due to the bolt running in the slide rail of the comparatively soft wood? I had expected instead of Cedro you were perhaps going to use a hard(er) wood for the side panels holding the groves for the drawers' guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 @Fugu Hi Fugu - as for the finish on the fronts, I'm using a water-based polyurethane product by Minwax called Polycrylic (satin finish). I chose water-based, as opposed to oil-based, in consideration of potential fumes, but mostly because water-based finishes are an irrelevant cleanup process...just rinse the brush really well and done. None of that multi-stage solvent-based rinsing...no thanks wherever possible. As for the drawer mechanics, that's a reasonable observation. That said, the duty cycle on these drawers will be minimal at worst. I'm using a wooden dowel, not metal, for the drawer stop, plus I'll be using parafin to lubricate the slots. Parafin is something my grandfather showed me way back in the day when I was looking over his shoulder and learning. Should have pics of the drawers completed today. Stay tuned. Shop playlist today will be Apple Music "Chill" station, and probably something a little more metal once the house wakes up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks Wheezy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Whole lotta work done today. Started with a scuff sand of 400 grit on the doors, then a final coat of finish. #smoothlikesade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Gettin’ jiggy wit it... Built a few jigs today to ensure consistent results, and mostly for safety. Turns out I like my fingers. This jig is for the relief cut on the back of the drawers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 This next puzzle - which resulted in this jig - was tricky. I needed a half-circle relief cut on the drawer fronts so I can pull the drawers out. Thought of band saw (not consistent), coping saw (not consistent and a lot of work), and other ideas. Settled on the jig, using a 35mm Forstner bit. These bits are great...cut a clean, consistent hole...kinda like a spinning razor blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Side bar (for all you lawyers out there)... NFL Red Zone is the freaking best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Starting the drawer assembly. This first one is considered sacrificial (if needed). Learned several years ago to prepare more pieces than you need, just in case! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 First one is promising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Let’s do this. A LOT of pieces in this phase. Three down, one to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Drawers are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTWheezy Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 The moment of truth... Very happy with how they came out. Nice clearances on all, except one drawer is a little snug. But that’s way better than sloppy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatshotbud Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Coming along well Sent from my KYOCERA-E6560 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moteyi Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Parafin (wax?) as a lubricant for the runners would risk tainting the contents wouldn't it. I'd go for candle wax.Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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