A Couple More from the new guy - Woodworking Talk

Wood4Fun · 08-29-2008, 05:44 PM

Although far from perfect, I am getting more refined in my work. Compared to the pictures in the first post, I think I have come a long way in just a few projects...

I really like clocks, and they seem to be a good starer project. They introduce a variety of techniques at a small scale.
This is my very first project using box or finger joints
walnut and cherry
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I just finished this last week. Its about 8" tall, 13'ish long. Maple and purpleheart

hands made for wood · 08-29-2008, 07:03 PM

The clocks look great! and the joinery on the cherry and walnut clock looks superb!

firehawkmph · 08-30-2008, 12:06 AM

See,
In just the ten minutes or so since I read your last post I see a dramatic improvement. The addiction has started.........
Mike Hawkins

Wood4Fun · 08-30-2008, 10:17 AM

hey, thanks.

I really like doing stuff where the joinery shows and is a part of the form, not just the function.

Itchy Brother · 08-30-2008, 11:19 PM

Very nice!I dont know if I have talent enough to make things as nice as your clocks.What type of finish did you use on the walnut??Also did you use a home made box joint jig or is it a commercially made one?? - Itchybrother

Wood4Fun · 09-01-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Itchy Brother

Very nice!I dont know if I have talent enough to make things as nice as your clocks.What type of finish did you use on the walnut??Also did you use a home made box joint jig or is it a commercially made one?? - Itchybrother

Hi
I have a Porter Cable jig that does DT's and box joints.
The finish is 50\50 poly thinned with minerial spirits, hand rubbed, than a couple coats of carnuaba wax