Author Archives: Greg Merritt

Article Series on Japanese Joinery

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Greg Merritt

If you have an interest in Japanese joinery or joinery in general, then I would like to point you to an article series by John Bullar.  Mr. Bullar is writing this article series about Japanese joinery for: Furniture & Cabinetmaking magazine. Mr. Bullar … Continue reading →

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Sometimes its Just a Box

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Greg Merritt

My next project will be a “Japanese” toolbox.  I know, I know Chris Schwarz is building one too.  I feel like a Johnny-come-lately or a bandwagon jumper with this, but I assure you that I am not.  I have been … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 17

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Greg Merritt

My high hopes from yesterday for building the remaining three drawers, were quickly dashed this morning.  I could have sworn that I had enough 1/2″ stock remaining for the last of the drawers.  Alas, I was mistaken and a different … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 16

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Greg Merritt

…and then there were three. Almost every evening this week I was able to spend at least an hour or so in the shop.  The sum total of that effort netted me two additional completed drawers.  Not as much as … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 15

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Greg Merritt

My time in the shop was short today.  The onset of warm weather signals the start of grass mowing season.  It takes, on average, 3hrs to mow down the grass on my property.  Luckily I can now split that time … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 14

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I started my day in the shop by gluing and pegging the two drawers that I had ready.  I tend to build drawers one or two at a time.  It’s not the most efficient way of doing them, but i … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 13

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Let the drawer making commence! Last evening I started with the drawer construction.  I would have liked to cut at least one practice joint in the walnut before diving into the real deal so that I could get a feel … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 12

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I was able to slip down t the shop for about an hour after work the past couple of evenings and size, cut and fit the drawer fronts the current HB Tansu.  One the aesthetic elements that originally drew me … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 11

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Today was carcass glue-up day.  There are a lot of parts involved in this and its always a little unnerving.  Everything needs to go together smoothly or I risk glue freeze on a joint somewhere.  Wouldn’t be the end of … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 10

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Today was all about panels.  I cut and fit all of the required panels for the carcass.  This isn’t a difficult job, but due the small size of my shop, can be tedious.  Constantly moving the assembly and the raw panel material. … Continue reading →

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