Our fireplace had a "decorative" board across the front of the mantel that was getting loose. My husband removed the decorative board. Ended up it was two separate pieces of trim that were held in place by some type of thick adhesive (held for nearly 30 years!). I tasked him with scraping that off.
My role would be to come up with a new front piece. I had just face jointed a white oak board (almost 5 foot long and about 6 or 7 inches wide) so figure I have now justified that new tool purchase. 😉
There was a lip on the metal part of the mantel so after planning down the thickness, I made lots of runs through the table saw so the board would fit on the metal face - about 1/2" lip on the top and 1/8" on the bottom. Once I had that, I cut the corners so I could wrap the grain (not sure what that is called). Also used small router to round over the edges.
Didn't want to use adhesive (in case we want to change it), so used picture frame brackets to hold the board in place. Seems like it will work! Small knot filled with Starbond clear with some sawdust. Finish is Odie's.
And my shop helper who only stayed a bit before going back on squirrel patrol.
Squirrel patrol is an instinctive dog "duty" and now that they have identified carnivorous behavior in the hairy rascals, even more important these days.
The fireplace certainly justifies your new jointer, and possibly a few more new "must have" tools!
he just needs to understand how the tools pay for themselves barb. tell him to get a qoute from a woodworker on what they would charge to make it ? and then he will say, buy whatever you need ! i can easily say all the tools ive bought since buying this house and what ive done the tools were paid for 20x over !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Pottz- he's very supportive of my woodworking hobby. He typically encourages me to "get what you need" - and in turn, I try to make home items that fit what we want/need. Not sure I've paid off my tools yet as given the cost of wood, there are times buying might be cheaper (but not better!!).
good to hear barb. my wife will sometimes question me but i always assure her, it will pay for itself. so let me ask, your husband, no wood working ? oh the beagle wants to get a squirrel so bad ! and i pray so bad she never does 🤣
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
I thought you would of went with a walnut board. The jointer is an essential tool that will get used a lot. Usually mounting is the worst part of projects like that. Nice work on it
Pottz - he was doing woodturning but hasn't had the time in recent years. He also is pretty good at woodburning. This was a joint project we did - him the woodburning and me the "frame."
Corelz125- I know, of all people, how did I not go with walnut?!? Had to go for a "match" with other areas so the white oak took the spot. The idea to use the frame back holders was my husband's. Worked nicely.
I will say, the smooth finish on the first board edge I jointed had me glad I made the purchase. Looking forward to learning more and perfecting my technique for face jointing.
Thanks Steve. Looks simple, but actually did require some design/planning (and glad to replace what was there as it never really meshed with that room).
A jointer can be found on Craigs list often. A tool not many want/need. Unless they go for an upgrade. a 6" jointer may be all you need? I have the Powermatic with the long bed 6" and it has served me well.
Petey- my husband watched for a used jointer for years with few options in our area. So, this month I went for a Cutech with their current sale. I have only had it a few days, but can say I have never seen equipment packed with such care and forethought. The spiral clutterhead provides a surface that is beyond my expectations. I'll try to add a review after I have time to use it for a while. My initial is a 10 out of 10.
Says it all right here, nice job Barb. Now you have a forever tool to keep getting a flat face, and a true edge. Between that jointer, and your Domino, you are making some smart tool buys
Thanks GeorgeWest! I always struggle with making these large purchases, but know how much prior items have elevated what I can accomplish. I had some inheritance from my dad, so I'm calling these gifts from him. He loved hearing about my latest projects - sure miss sharing with him. I know he would have said having the right tool for a task is a good purchase.
