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Post by mailee on Dec 2, 2008 22:22:26 GMT
Today I started work on a TV cabinet. It will be a simple affair with panelled sides a cupboard for DVD's at the bottom with a shelf for a DVD player and a TV will sit on the top. I started by cutting the framework timber to size:  After measuring for the Mortices they were cut on the bench morticer:  Tennons were cut on the table saw with my jig:  They were then trimmed using the RAS:  After three hours it was time for the first dry fit of the frame:  Hoping to finish the frame tomorrow and start work on the panels. |
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Post by jaco on Dec 3, 2008 11:12:52 GMT
That looks like some very sturdy stock
What sizes are you using?
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Post by mailee on Dec 3, 2008 17:12:49 GMT
Hi Jaco, Well the posts are 2.5" Sq and the rails are 2x1". I agree it is a hefty piece but had to be this way due to the drawings I was supplied with from the customer. It was a chunky looking cabinet with shaker type panels fitted to the front. I drew a few variations in Sketchup and this size looked about right.  |
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Post by mooretoolsplease on Dec 3, 2008 19:55:20 GMT
What finish are you intending for this piece?
As Jaco said, looks like a very sturdy structure. What grade of softwood do you use for these projects?
This material doesnt look as clean as the material used in your other projects.
Matt
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Post by mailee on Dec 6, 2008 9:29:07 GMT
Yes your right Matt, it was some timber I had lying around. I am now wondering if I should use some better stock for it? It is on hold at the moment as I have come down with this flu bug that's going around.  |
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Post by mailee on Dec 6, 2008 16:29:56 GMT
Feeling a little better later today I ventured into the workshop again. After looking at the legs again I thought I would use them anyway thinking it will add to the chunky feel of the unit and make it look a bit rustic. Well that's my excuse anyway. I did some sanding and managed to get the front frame in glue up:  I then set about cutting and preparing the panels that will fit into the frame work. Then these were left in the clamps for the morning:  |
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Post by jfc on Dec 6, 2008 17:22:58 GMT
Running a stopped chamfer on the corners of the legs would make them look slimmer if you want them to .
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Post by mailee on Dec 6, 2008 20:40:11 GMT
Ah, great minds think alike Jason, I was just thinking that this afternoon when I was in the shop. I am going to see what it looks like once the panels are in place and then decide whether to do that.
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Post by mailee on Dec 7, 2008 20:24:07 GMT
After dry fitting the panels I decided I would put a chamfer on the legs. My chamfer bit was a little the worse for wear so I ended up using a cove bit instead. See what you think:   I shall wait until I fit the doors to see what detail I should put on the front. Surprisingly the timber sanded up quite well so I have stuck with it. |
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Post by jaco on Dec 8, 2008 16:43:09 GMT
Looks fine!  Just from the pics, it looks "bulky" though?? Maybe just the pics. |
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Post by mailee on Dec 13, 2008 20:35:14 GMT
I was back on the TV cabinet today and finally got it glued together. I have almost finished varnishing it and am now working on the doors. I still have to add the shelves which I hope to do tomorrow.  |
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Post by mailee on Dec 14, 2008 18:10:04 GMT
I got the shelves fitted today and the doors sanded and a coat of varnish on them. I must still be under the influence of the flu bug as I went to buy the hinges and only bought one set! Oh well I shall buy another set tomorrow.   |
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Post by tusses on Dec 14, 2008 18:37:29 GMT
where's all the holes for the wires ?
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Post by engineerone on Dec 14, 2008 19:07:58 GMT
that's why there's little varnish on the bottom ;D  looking good, although the perspective is a little disconcerting since the middle shelves seem to tip up at the rear  paul |
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Post by mailee on Dec 15, 2008 19:39:42 GMT
Just about finished the cabinet now. Just got to finish the staining on the lower shelf.  You will notice Tusses that I now have a hole in the back for the wires.  I got the doors finished and fitted tonight too and the handles chosen by the customer which I have to admit do look the part.  |
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Post by engineerone on Dec 15, 2008 20:14:19 GMT
very impressive, now it's finished.it is amazing how much a coat of varnish just tweaks things. congrats paul |
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Post by jaco on Dec 17, 2008 4:39:13 GMT
Very nice! |
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Post by tusses on Dec 22, 2008 17:15:16 GMT
indeed it is very nice ! Good work can you fit a plug through the hole ? |
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Post by mailee on Dec 22, 2008 18:59:14 GMT
Yes you can Tusses, I did check that first. |
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I got the doors finished and fitted tonight too and the handles chosen by the customer which I have to admit do look the part.