Monthly Archives: December 2016

Hot Hide Glue-New Setup

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Greg Merritt

A few months ago I purchased the Lee Valley small hot hide glue pot.  I really like it.  Yes its small, holds about an ounce of glue, but that is more than enough for most projects.  The thing is extremely … Continue reading →

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Build Yourself a Hide Glue Brush

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Greg Merritt

  Spreading glue is a necessary task in woodworking, no matter your choice of glue.  If you use PVA glue then a disposable brush is probably the best choice.  You may not even use a brush, I have spread a … Continue reading →

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Finally Found a Lumber Yard

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Greg Merritt

My day job is M-F, 8-5.  I’m thankful that I have such a job.  I’m home every evening and off every weekend.  However, it does make having access to certain things a little difficult.  Dr.’s appointments for instance require planning … Continue reading →

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Equilateral Footstool-Design Drawing

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Greg Merritt

OK, it was driving me crazy.  So for posterity and for those who may be playing along, I worked up a design drawing for the Equilateral Footstool.

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Equilateral Footstool-Part 2-Complete

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Sunday afternoon I removed the clamps from the lamination and finished shaping the top.  Then I drilled and reamed the holes for installing the legs.

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Equilateral Footstool-Part 1

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Greg Merritt

As they say…”no good deed…” Management decided that, since my Asymmetrical Footstool turned out “OK“, I needed to build another to be gifted as a Christmas present.  You all know Christmas…that holiday that is only seven days away!!  I explained … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric Footstool-Part 3-Complete

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Greg Merritt

The legs and the underside of the top received a couple of coats of Tried & True Original oil finish.  Once that had dried it was time to tackle the upholstery.  Note that I left all of my layout lines … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric Footstool-Part 2

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Greg Merritt

With my design in hand and materials at the ready, it was time to get started.  The first step was to cut my 24″x48″ sheet of ply into two 24″x24″ sections and glue up my slab.  Nothing fancy to report … Continue reading →

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Asymmetric Footstool-Part 1

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I decided that I need a footstool.  Not that I have a lot of time for putting my feet up, but I at least want the option.  With that decision made, I moved on to design. The lowly footstool has … Continue reading →

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Longboard?-Part 2-Complete

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I’m a little late getting this post put together.  My nephew and I completed his longboard on Thanksgiving day.  We, for the second year, hosted the big dinner at our house.

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