Comments on: 6 Days to Aurora – Day 1 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41186 thewoodwhisperer Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:58:45 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41186 what we are using in the class are these special punches that Darrell had made up. They look like mini hollow chisel mortising chisels. A few taps and you're there. I think most standard size holes can be done very easily with the standard square chisel from a mortiser. And for the large pegs, that's exactly what we used. what we are using in the class are these special punches that Darrell had made up. They look like mini hollow chisel mortising chisels. A few taps and you’re there. I think most standard size holes can be done very easily with the standard square chisel from a mortiser. And for the large pegs, that’s exactly what we used.

]]> By: BarryO http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41111 BarryO Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:41:50 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41111 Matt, You need to get Darell's book; he discusses the plugs (and the holes they go into) in great detail. I saw mention of his book on Woodnet, and since getting it, it's my favorite woodworking book. A great combination of historical perspective, design information, and practical woodworking instruction. I've become totally enamoured with G&G as a result ('caused me to make design changes part-way through a project). FWIW, I like using a mortising machine chisel to start the hole, without using the drill bit with it; i.e., just use it like a regular chisel and tap it with a hammer. it gets the corners properly placed, and nice and square. I'd love to get me one of them router bits. It looks like something you'd see on a shaper. Matt,

You need to get Darell’s book; he discusses the plugs (and the holes they go into) in great detail.

I saw mention of his book on Woodnet, and since getting it, it’s my favorite woodworking book. A great combination of historical perspective, design information, and practical woodworking instruction. I’ve become totally enamoured with G&G as a result (’caused me to make design changes part-way through a project).

FWIW, I like using a mortising machine chisel to start the hole, without using the drill bit with it; i.e., just use it like a regular chisel and tap it with a hammer. it gets the corners properly placed, and nice and square.

I’d love to get me one of them router bits. It looks like something you’d see on a shaper.

]]> By: Matt V http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41110 Matt V Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:23:15 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41110 It looks like a great class Marc – thanks for sharing. Quick question: I have done a few projects that had square (pegged filled) holes, which turned out okay. However, I am curious if Darrell had any neat ideas on how to do this work easier – e.g., drill bit, pilot hole and cleanup with a chisel (very small one for a 1/8 square hole), chisel alone or a combination of both with a jig to keep things square. From my experience, I found it sometimes hard to make the mortise perfectly square and not being tempted to takeaway too stock away – making the hold too big (not matching the others). I assume the answer is probably all related to better handwork, but I am curious if Darrell shared any techniques for making the process smoother. It looks like a great class Marc – thanks for sharing.

Quick question: I have done a few projects that had square (pegged filled) holes, which turned out okay. However, I am curious if Darrell had any neat ideas on how to do this work easier – e.g., drill bit, pilot hole and cleanup with a chisel (very small one for a 1/8 square hole), chisel alone or a combination of both with a jig to keep things square. From my experience, I found it sometimes hard to make the mortise perfectly square and not being tempted to takeaway too stock away – making the hold too big (not matching the others).

I assume the answer is probably all related to better handwork, but I am curious if Darrell shared any techniques for making the process smoother.

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41105 thewoodwhisperer Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:59:43 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41105 We are using African Mahogany for this one. Well, some folks chose other woods like bubinga and cherry. But I went with African mahogany. We are using African Mahogany for this one. Well, some folks chose other woods like bubinga and cherry. But I went with African mahogany.

]]> By: thewoodwhisperer http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41103 thewoodwhisperer Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:58:26 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41103 From what I understand, that's William's bit. I will find out the story behind it for you tomorrow. From what I understand, that’s William’s bit. I will find out the story behind it for you tomorrow.

]]> By: John C http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41100 John C Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:19:34 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41100 Looks like a great class and I really like the design of the table. I never realized that mahogany is traditional in Greene & Greene, but it really fits the style. I'd really like to take a woodworking class someday, but there never seems to be time for it. Looking forward to the next installment. Hope your having fun. Oh, that's one serious pattern bit on the router table! Looks like a great class and I really like the design of the table. I never realized that mahogany is traditional in Greene & Greene, but it really fits the style. I’d really like to take a woodworking class someday, but there never seems to be time for it. Looking forward to the next installment. Hope your having fun.

Oh, that’s one serious pattern bit on the router table!

]]> By: Clif Pollock http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41088 Clif Pollock Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:52:57 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41088 This is a beautiful table, it looks like a fun project. I was curious about the mahogany you are using. Is it African Mahogany, or one of the more exotic (i.e. expensive) varieties? Whatever it is, it looks nice. I'm curious if there is a problem using African Mahogany for such projects. This is a beautiful table, it looks like a fun project.
I was curious about the mahogany you are using. Is it African Mahogany, or one of the more exotic (i.e. expensive) varieties? Whatever it is, it looks nice. I’m curious if there is a problem using African Mahogany for such projects.

]]> By: Mike Lingenfelter http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41071 Mike Lingenfelter Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:50:56 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41071 Yes, what kind of bit is that? I looks like a monster! Mike Yes, what kind of bit is that? I looks like a monster!

Mike

]]> By: Keith D http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41069 Keith D Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:03:49 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41069 It looks like a lot of fun. Not being a woodworker by profession, I have a hard time justify woodworking classes, so it is mostly the free stuff I can get from the annual woodworking show, what I can find on the internet, and in books. I am living vicariously through you, so the more detail the better. I would love to see how the raised leaf pattern on the table top is done. It looks like a lot of fun. Not being a woodworker by profession, I have a hard time justify woodworking classes, so it is mostly the free stuff I can get from the annual woodworking show, what I can find on the internet, and in books. I am living vicariously through you, so the more detail the better. I would love to see how the raised leaf pattern on the table top is done.

]]> By: Bob S in CA http://thewoodwhisperer.com/6-days-to-aurora-day-1/#comment-41067 Bob S in CA Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:46:29 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=5244#comment-41067 I sure could have used that big bit for the legs I made for an outdoor chair a few months ago. Any info you can get on it would be appreciated. I sure could have used that big bit for the legs I made for an outdoor chair a few months ago. Any info you can get on it would be appreciated.

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