Walnut was harvested from my friend's family farm (Century farm) a number of years ago and this little case is made entirely from that wood (he didn't want any plywood back etc). The boards were only these so I didn’t have room for an "oops" (although later after I finished he found a couple more boards!!). All wood meant needing to figure out wood movement etc (lot of help from folks on LJ). Not sure I did everything right but it's still together many years later. The shelf height was custom based on his book collection (wanted top shelf at 10 inches and midle shelf at 8 inches). Also wanted the top to have three "sides." This is about 30 inches by 30 inches. One of my most challenging but meaningful projects.
Various progress pictures.
Also made him this little organizer so he wouldn't ding up the top!
Great job BB1 and it's nice to see you put some effort into presenting after what would have been an extensive build.
Love your grass/gravel/concrete assembly table.
Is that organiser G&G or yet to be trimmed/sanded?
This picture really highlight the benefit of the BesseyVario clamps. If you need more clamps... stupid statement... everyone need more clamps except the Bessey family members and maybe a few Irwings... worth considering these Bessey upgrade jaws.... will convert long Besseys into seemingly titches.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Ron- thanks. He's a friend who is always willing to help out. I've made a lot of items for him and his wife because he's so appreciative. Few others (boxes were for them to give to family as the wood came from their farm)
