Chancer Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I have just resumed my woodworking after my eye accident and hopitalisations, like many things now it is very difficult to work to the standards and accuracy that I used to but I am once again enjoying my hobby.The following piccys are of the last job that I did with full vision, the oak timber was reclaimed from SNCF wagon timbers, the raw material is still visible under the sectioned and planed lengths.All the work was done on my portable tools: table saw, chop saw, planer and router table, the mortices were hand cut as my mortice tool is in the UK, the tenons were started on the table saw and hand finished.For the infill TGV I used the lames from some old volets to save time, weight and because I preferred to recycle them than make oak ones.The finish is currently danish oil but it has not weathered too well.[[IMG]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/jr7man/CIMG0755.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/jr7man/CIMG0762.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/jr7man/CIMG0765.jpg[/IMG]If you look carefully you will see that the joints are haunched and wedged mortice and tenons, the frame has not yet dropped (3 months) so I dont think that it will, if I had used green or kin dried oak it probably would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Wow - what a great looking gate !The way have used the wood just takes it right out of of the ordinary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Russethouse Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I'm afraid it wasn't me that helped with the post but the picture should show rather than the link. Have you read http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/819635/ShowPost.aspx ?Use the ball and chain icon in the tool bar (just under where it says Message when you type a reply)Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thanks RHlooks like I have it sussed now and got all 3 images on the first posting thanks to rereading the link you posted.The next posting will be the first job that I have done with one eye for comparison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Well done - one thing I like is the way the top hinge is angled - very effective. Its amazing how little details make a big difference........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Its also cut and welded in 3 places to get somewhere near the right curvature, I am afraid that being an ex-engineer is a cross that I will always bear, even my plasterboard work ihas to be to mm tolerances.Actually I was very worried that after the loss of an eye, and the remaining one being long sighted, I would not be able to do work again to my own overcritical standards, in fact is was only me that could find fault in my work.Now thankfully I cannot see well enough to see how bad it is, until I stand back that is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Good looking work JR: I guess the engineering background gives you the patience to gain the tolerances you're after? The danish oil doesn't contain anti UV or fungal inhibitors, a good quality clear lasure would only need redoing every 5 to 7 years depending on how much you're prepared to spend.I'm working alongside a smithy (forum member too!) at the moment trying to develop work in metals that are symbiotic to my projects; and vice versa, mixing the two has always fascinated me. Like medieval doors, furniture & chests & that sort of stuff; and Oak sculpture and bronze or copper were just born to be together!Hope you're getting used to the loss of the eye...if the round was what I think it was you were a lucky bunny JR!Keep up the good work; great to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Went to see an exhibition in "campagnonage" (something like that) today and, you are right, Chris about oak and copper. There were some wonderful exhibits in these materials and also some hardwood stairs with wrought iron balustrades. The stairs gave me ideas about what I might do with our own stairs (funds permitting)!Glad to hear you sounding so well and interested in things again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 That is really beautiful J.R., will look forward to seeing the other photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 So now the first post operations one eyed job, nowhere near as ambitious as what I am used to making but as with most things in this recovery period (driving, even eating!) you have to start at a basic level to regain confidence.This started as a cheap 3 drawer shoe cabinet from Kassprix, this is what remains and will in turn be made over:[IMG]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/jr7man/woodwork%20projects/CIMG0822.jpg[/IMG]The drawer hinges were retained and used with an 11 euro tablette de pin to make this meuble des chaussures sur mesure:[IMG]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/jr7man/woodwork%20projects/CIMG0832.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/jr7man/woodwork%20projects/CIMG0833.jpg[/IMG]All very simple joints but a challenging job all the same when you have difficulties putting a pencil against a tapemeasure to mark out the timber.Finish is stained and waxed (incolere) but I will give it another coat of cire antiquaire scrubbed off with a brass brush to darken and age the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Amazing stuff, JR!Without meaning at all to be patronising - which I am not, 'cos after a lifetime of ease in doing things physical, I also am working hard, at present to overcome certain physical difficulties! - it just goes to show how determination, guts and sheer inner strengh can overcome disability!More strength to you, Sir! [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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