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September 19, 2012 By Al Navas

The utensils box as a Work-in-Progress

Rick in Rhode Island wanted some details.

Rick wrote me a note, asking details about making the kitchen utensils box. Specifically, he wanted to know at what point I cut the steps on the sides of the box.

Rick, the simplest way I know to keep all sides properly registered against the side stop is to make a “regular” box first, as follows (remember, I used finger joints, machined on the Leigh R9Plus jig):

The kitchen utensils box, a WIP (Work-in-Progress)

Why do I want proper registration? If the work piece is not properly registered againsthe side stop, and also under the finger assembly, the box may not be square. Simple as that!

The rest of the story.

Following a couple of dry fit runs to make sure I had all the sides oriented properly, I used the band saw to cut the steps. This is the safest way I know to get the steps right. I suppose I could have used a hand saw of some kind. Next time I will – maybe.

Some may wonder what I do with the off-cuts from the rift-sawn white oak. I simply keep them in a barrel, until I find a small project. However, storage is getting limited in the shop – so I might have to change my ways in the future.

Thanks for writing, Rick!

— Al Navas

Filed Under: Blog, Box making, Finger joints, Leigh jig, R9PLUS

September 17, 2012 By Al Navas

A trundle bed for 18-inch dolls

Already in use!

The trundle bed is in full use:

American Girl Trundle Bed Finished

What is next?

I currently have a bunk bed in my design book. Stand by for that one! This will develop into a complete line of furniture for 18-inch dolls!

— Al Navas

Filed Under: Blog, Design, F3 finger joint, furniture

August 13, 2012 By Al Navas

Lang’s book arrived – did you get yours yet?

Terrific service!

Two days is all it took for my copy to arrive, after placing my order.

  • Did you order your own copy?
  • If you did, did you receive it already?
  • I love it! I started reading the book, and placing bookmarks here and there.
  • May make a small piece first, to get familiar with details of the joinery.

Thanks, Bob. This will be on my shelves. I will publish a review, giving my non-expert opinions about this book. It is ALL about Craftsman (also knows as Mission) style furniture, just as the title says. Early notes: The history part is terrific, and the drawings invaluable. Well done, Bob Lang!

— Al Navas

 

Filed Under: Blog, Craftsman, Design Tagged With: Bob Lang, book, Craftsman, furniture, new book

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