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[Project 38] Black Limba Entertainment Center
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FWIW, the comments about movement considerations IMHO come from thinking about the lifetime of something you make. I have pieces made by long-gone family members that have been passed around; living those parts of the furniture's life in all sorts of environments. That's why I personally try and allow for movement in things I make as I hope they will be around long after I'm gone. It's a [mostly] enjoyable part of the challenge when designing something - to make it last wherever it may end up.mattbyington said:
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That's looking great Matt! And remember, it's all about enjoying your hobby. If I am not mistaken you are doing that to the fullest! You keep producing pieces at a speed I could only dream of. I wouldn't know where to find the spare time. My business has a tendency to gobble it all up. [unsure] As you said, that door can be replaced easily enough if it does happen to crack sometime in the future.
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Matt, I like what you do, as it speaks to me of a creative mind. Your work is neat and clean, which shows your care and attention.
We have spoken about wood movement before, and this is as much an important feature of design and construction as the work itself. One of the concerns I have about all the modern day joinery methods - such as biscuits and dominos (and I own these tools myself) - is that they provide a shortcut to construction for those starting out. One of the benefits of learning traditional joinery is that ii is more likely that, slowing down, one pays attention to wood movement.
I fear that the mechanical joiners of this world encourage the building of furniture that only has to last a few years. By contrast, I expect everything I build (with traditional joinery and attention to grain direction and expansion) to last a century. If anyone wants it, of course [unsure]
Have you considered a piece with traditional joinery?
Regards from Perth
Derek
We have spoken about wood movement before, and this is as much an important feature of design and construction as the work itself. One of the concerns I have about all the modern day joinery methods - such as biscuits and dominos (and I own these tools myself) - is that they provide a shortcut to construction for those starting out. One of the benefits of learning traditional joinery is that ii is more likely that, slowing down, one pays attention to wood movement.
I fear that the mechanical joiners of this world encourage the building of furniture that only has to last a few years. By contrast, I expect everything I build (with traditional joinery and attention to grain direction and expansion) to last a century. If anyone wants it, of course [unsure]
Have you considered a piece with traditional joinery?
Regards from Perth
Derek
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[member=53696]Roachmill[/member] no that makes perfect sense. I am still learning. In all honesty my skill level isn't quite up to snuff. I have only been woodworking for 3 years since 2017 and am still trying to learn things. I need to get better at allowing for movement. absolutely.
[member=66485]hdv[/member] absolutely!! the door will be easy to replace. if/when I need to!
[member=167]neilc[/member] ty sir. General Finishes HPTC (High performance top coat) in Satin. 3 coats, sanding in between w /500 grit, and a fourth super light coat for the top.
[member=30413]mike_aa[/member] thank you so much! Really appreciate it.
[member=4358]derekcohen[/member] thanks so much man. I appreciate it.
That's a really great idea. I have a table saw now (new addition from a few months ago) which I didn't have before (did most everything on the track saw). So making tenons etc will be much easier with the table saw.
I will have to pull myself away from the Domino to do that but I concur that it'd be a useful lesson on how to do it the hard way.
Thanks everyone as always for your feedback. It means a lot to me.
Matt
[member=66485]hdv[/member] absolutely!! the door will be easy to replace. if/when I need to!
[member=167]neilc[/member] ty sir. General Finishes HPTC (High performance top coat) in Satin. 3 coats, sanding in between w /500 grit, and a fourth super light coat for the top.
[member=30413]mike_aa[/member] thank you so much! Really appreciate it.
[member=4358]derekcohen[/member] thanks so much man. I appreciate it.
That's a really great idea. I have a table saw now (new addition from a few months ago) which I didn't have before (did most everything on the track saw). So making tenons etc will be much easier with the table saw.
I will have to pull myself away from the Domino to do that but I concur that it'd be a useful lesson on how to do it the hard way.
Thanks everyone as always for your feedback. It means a lot to me.
Matt
It's a cool project, and the look is nice. How do you like working with the Limba? It looks like a relatively soft wood - any issues with 'bruising' it?
re: the door and wood movement - I think the idea was cool. It reminds me of parquetry. If it blows up, one way you might redo it would be to slice up some 1/16" thick veneers w/ your bandsaw and redo the pattern that way. In my mind, this gives you a little more room to play with the grain patterns - you could do some bookmatching or repeat the same grain graphics in a way that you probably couldn't do if you used solid wood.
The way you hid the electronics + wire is clever - it definitely keeps them hidden and they probably get more air circulation the way you have them than inside a cabinet. One thought I had was about maybe add a mesh dust cover of some kind over the back? I just took the hard drive out of my 2010 macbook pro and I was really surprised how much dust had built up inside the laptop. I don't know if dust even matters anymore for electronics, though.
-Adam
re: the door and wood movement - I think the idea was cool. It reminds me of parquetry. If it blows up, one way you might redo it would be to slice up some 1/16" thick veneers w/ your bandsaw and redo the pattern that way. In my mind, this gives you a little more room to play with the grain patterns - you could do some bookmatching or repeat the same grain graphics in a way that you probably couldn't do if you used solid wood.
The way you hid the electronics + wire is clever - it definitely keeps them hidden and they probably get more air circulation the way you have them than inside a cabinet. One thought I had was about maybe add a mesh dust cover of some kind over the back? I just took the hard drive out of my 2010 macbook pro and I was really surprised how much dust had built up inside the laptop. I don't know if dust even matters anymore for electronics, though.
-Adam
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[member=59039]mrFinpgh[/member] It is very soft! Janka of about 500. Half of soft maple. It's "OK" to work with. Not great, but my wife loves the look so I endure, ha.
Great idea with the door. Veneer would be the way to go I think.
Regarding dust that's a great point. I'll see if I can find some mesh. We do pull things out every 3-6 month or so and dust/vacuum (wife likes to clean) so we might be OK.
[member=10147]jobsworth[/member] thank you so much sir! appreciate it!
Matt
Great idea with the door. Veneer would be the way to go I think.
Regarding dust that's a great point. I'll see if I can find some mesh. We do pull things out every 3-6 month or so and dust/vacuum (wife likes to clean) so we might be OK.
[member=10147]jobsworth[/member] thank you so much sir! appreciate it!
Matt
