Category Archives: Hillbilly Hobby Tansu-000

HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 15-Complete

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Over the course of this past week I applied three coats of Tried & True Original oil finish to the Hillbilly Hobby Tansu.  I also used the evenings this week to tie and ready the “hardware”.  All of the pulls … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 14

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I took advantage of the cool temps this morning and got out in the shop early.  I started off with trimming and flushing up the removable panel.  When it was just a piece of 1/2″ pine, it felt a little … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 13

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Close…but no cigar. The goal for today was to complete the construction of the hobby tansu.  Leaving just the decorative elements, hardware and finishing.  I almost made it.  The only construction element left will be to trim and finish plane … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 12

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Greg Merritt

It took a week longer than planned, but…all of the drawers are finally built and fitted.  Heck I’ve even started adding the decorative details to them.  First and foremost is the bead detail.  I can easily create a nice sharp … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 11

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Well…some progress is better than no progress. The weather here continues to be brutal.  Hot and very humid.  I’m starting to adjust to it though and have been able to work in the shop after work a couple of evenings … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 10

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Most of use who work wood as a hobby struggle to find time in the shop.  Day jobs and family come first of course.  The remaining time is typically restricted by the noise generated and the weather.  Some are working … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 9

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I braved the heat and humidity and spent most of the day in the shop.  The plan for the day was to clean up the case that I assembled yesterday.  So I sharpened my plane irons and went to work … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 8

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Greg Merritt

The week came and went with almost no time in the shop.  One evening I did manage to sneak in about 45min.  Just long enough to cut and fit the front skirt board.  I also had to make a cross-town … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 7

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Greg Merritt

The forecast called for hot and humid today (They weren’t wrong).  So I completed my grass mowing duties as early as possible. This left me the remainder of the day to work in the shop. This is what I opened … Continue reading →

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HB Hobby Tansu #1-Part 6

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Shortly after arriving home from work on Friday evening, the air conditioner at my home decided to quit working.  Well crap!  A little investigation and I soon discovered that the blower motor on the outside condenser unit had given up.  This … Continue reading →

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