when everthing is alined and clamped ,the panels , template and a backer ply are fastened to the work bench with wire brads so nothing can move when routeing.
Finger joints cut with a inlay collar and bit are so tight that if you tap them together with a hammer you can not get them apart. So I sand each finger 12 passes with 60 grit sand paper to loosen them up for the epoxy glue. The strength of the joint is in the glue.
Epoxy glue is brushed on joint. and then the joint is tapped together with a rubb er mallet. Wax paper under and over then it is weighted with bricks and lead untill dry.
The race is on !! The EYEs are neck and neck 951 to 959 ! Are they the same eyes, or different ? Any one got any EYEdea of what I am talking about ? Look around, see what you can see , then let me know what you find out !! I'm going to shove this thread down your throat if you like it or not ! So look out cause if you aren't reading this thread I will poke your eye out with a sharp stick !!!!!!!!!
I got a big pile of bricks beside my shop door .They are one of the most used clamping tools for wood board building . My wife steals them for the garden, I steal them back. Heres the bottom panels clamped down with bricks !!
Template is flipped over to outher side of panel and allighned with center line and trimmed to finish. The same thing is done with the front half of the board.
Im back with more worthless garbage to shove down your throats !!! The front is split and over laps so one side has to be held up with a couple blocks.
The side panels are flat so they are easy to glass. I seem to allways do a perfect glass lam on the insides and then do some screw up on the outside where it shows
Teddy the dog is kool. Ive learned to step around him and not on him! Will put up pictures as I can. Teddy is still a young dog so I hope to have many good years with him. He is my wifes dog but I am Teddys human as he is in the shop with me every day all day, while my wife goes off to work.