Posted in Steamer Trunk Project on Aug 27th, 2007
Well I have not had the time I usually like to spend in the shop over the last two weeks but I was finally able to complete most of the hardware installation on each trunk last weekend. The only hardware pieces I did not install was the leather side handles. The side brackets for these […]
Posted in Shop Log Book on Aug 16th, 2007
OK - so I really did not get much done in the shop last weekend, I have to be honest. Between the very hot and humid weather and the visit to the Iowa State Fair I just was not very motivated. I did get started on installing the brass hardware on the trunks for final […]
Posted in Shop Log Book on Aug 9th, 2007
As mentioned in a previous post, I had a chip break off and jam up my Dewalt DW735 exhaust fan that throws these chips out of the planer. I had to tear into the planer to free the chip, only to have it happen a second time, and this time break off a whole bunch […]
Posted in Steamer Trunk Project on Aug 8th, 2007
Here is a photo of the steamer trunks with all the edging glued into place. Next steps this weekend will be more sanding, hardware, and finish. On a side note my garage door is also fixed, just in time so I can air the shop out as I apply finish.
Posted in Steamer Trunk Project on Aug 6th, 2007
With the bands of hardwood completed it was time to start gluing them to the trunk cases this weekend. This process was pretty straightforward, especially for the ones attached to the bottom of the trunks. I used my bar clamps to keep pressure as the glued dried, when doing the upper bands I also used […]