HappyMonkey/HMD WOODSHOP

[Happy Monkey]

OK, I'll try to get more caught up.

The two halves of each foot connect with a lock miter, another product of the router table.




I raised the template block on a shim so the bit was centered on the thickness of wood I was using. I'm not 100% certain that that was the best way to do it, but it worked. If I try it again on a more visible joint, I may have to do more experimentation.

Additionally, the bit was too wide for the table insert we had. Maneuvering without an insert was tricky. We have since gotten more inserts.




One piece must be cut horizontal:




And the other vertical. This one was trickier. We clamped a strip of wood to the board, and ran that strip along the top of the fence, to keep from falling into the hole left by the lack of an insert.



All the boards laid flat:




And put together. They haven't been cut to final length yet.

[glatt]

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

This one was trickier. We clamped a strip of wood to the board, and ran that strip along the top of the fence, to keep from falling into the hole left by the lack of an insert.

Elegant solution. Simple and effective. I'm not sure I would have thought of it, but it's obvious in hindsight. I'd probably end up freehanding it and messing it up.

[glatt]

This whole project is coming together nicely!