Couple more Simple Projects

Ianab · July 01, 2015, 08:02:54 AM

And with a first coat of poly

Donating this to Taylor's kindy so they can raffle it off as a fund raiser. Already have an order for another one ;)

And playing around with the reclaimed Rimu that I was given earlier in the year. Made a little stool for Lara to sit at her new desk.

This wood is seriously nice to work with. It's a softwood, but with 25-30 growth rings per inch, and density like soft maple. A bit brittle sometimes, but it polishes up awesomely. Not sure what Nth American wood it would compare to? Looks a bit like Redwood, but heavier.

Anyway that's what I've been up to in the shed the last couple of weeks.

Jemclimber · July 01, 2015, 08:12:49 AM

What a cutie!! The chest looks nice too. I've debated screwing versus gluing on simple projects like this to speed things up, but I usually end up gluing. Do you have a favorite screw that you use?

Ianab · July 01, 2015, 08:25:49 AM

Quote from: Jemclimber on July 01, 2015, 08:12:49 AM
What a cutie!! The chest looks nice too. I've debated screwing versus gluing on simple projects like this to speed things up, but I usually end up gluing. Do you have a favorite screw that you use?

Belt and braces, screwed AND glued :D

Because the boards aren't glued together I can get away with fixing them solidly to the cleats and internal bracing. Pre-drill with a countersink, smear of glue, and use the screws to cinch it up.

Over Engineered?
Possibly....
Going to fail?
Not in my my lifetime

Favourite screw? Bulk packs at the local hardware store.
http://www.fortressfasteners.co.nz/

mesquite buckeye · July 01, 2015, 09:36:41 AM

Very nice. ;D 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

21incher · July 01, 2015, 01:07:41 PM

Another great job. You have some nice looking wood to work with.

Magicman · July 01, 2015, 07:29:40 PM

I do not know your "woods", but they finish nicely.

dablack · July 02, 2015, 12:06:11 PM

Is she holding a pillow or a pet?

Magicman · July 02, 2015, 02:07:40 PM

Maybe it is a pet pillow. :D

LIL · July 02, 2015, 03:48:59 PM

Quote from: Magicman on July 02, 2015, 02:07:40 PM
Maybe it is a pet pillow. :D

BOTH

It's a pillow pet :D Now I have the song running around in my head!!

LIL

Magicman · July 02, 2015, 04:14:39 PM

Write it down and sing. I'll listen. 8)

LIL · July 03, 2015, 01:44:49 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zxIXXLZ2-Y

WDH · July 03, 2015, 07:34:23 AM

Nice work, Ian.

Magicman · July 07, 2015, 05:57:01 PM

Quote from: LIL on July 02, 2015, 03:48:59 PMIt's a pillow pet :D LIL

L I B

Ianab · July 14, 2015, 03:53:19 AM

Did some finishing touches.

The lettering is some walnut crotch wood that I salvaged from firewood. Just drew on it freehand, cut out with bandsaw / jigsaw, a bit of dremel sanding and a round over with the router.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · July 14, 2015, 12:12:16 PM

Thats a really nice Toy Box. I'm gonna go out on a limb ( old saying ) but I think the Princess loves it.

nmericle53 · July 14, 2015, 07:58:33 PM

Nice toy box. I love the contrast in wood it really makes it pop. Good job.

WDH · July 14, 2015, 09:16:20 PM

Now we know what is in the box.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · July 14, 2015, 09:26:51 PM

Quote from: WDH on July 14, 2015, 09:16:20 PM
Now we know what is in the box.

hackberry jake · July 15, 2015, 02:23:40 AM

I really like the letters ;)

Magicman · July 15, 2015, 08:32:49 AM

I see that your Sweetie approves.

78NHTFY · July 15, 2015, 09:50:36 AM

Your kid is way too cute. But, that's nice looking box and it will have long-term use: in 10-15 years, just change out the "T" for a "B", put on a lock and when they come around you'll have a secure place to keep them :D :D :D. All the best, Rob.