Tag Archives: Woodworking

Boxing Up the Scrap Pile

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The HB Tansu project that I just finished, made good use of the lumber that I purchased.  I designed it so that it would generate a minimum of scrap based on what is available at the Big Box stores.  Even so … Continue reading →

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Meat Powered Bamboo Peg Cutting Machine

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The Hillbilly Daiku proudly presents: The Meat Powered Bamboo Peg Cutting Machine  While researching tansu I noted that the drawers where typically pegged together.  I little further research turned up a couple of videos, here and here, that showed these … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-11

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Greg Merritt

By all rights I should have been able to complete this project today.  However, the heat and humidity ran me out of the shop around mid-day.Tomorrow is supposed to be cooler and I should be able to apply the finishing … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-10

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I took a day of vacation today so that I could squeeze out a four-day weekend with Monday’s holiday.  Today’s plans included only two things.  Install the handles and build the sliding doors for the HB Tansu.  Simple and easy….not so much. … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-9

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Greg Merritt

All the drawers are fitted, the bead detail is applied, have an initial coat of finish and the knotted pulls are installed.  Not much to report as to the process.  Just more of the same that was involved in drawer no.1. … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-8

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I wasn’t completely satisfied with the joinery at the rear of my first drawer.  I spent most of Friday evening trying to come up with a better layout.  I also wanted to make assembling the drawer easier.  The pegging system … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-7

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Greg Merritt

As of today I’ve built a grand total of (7) drawers in my woodworking “career”.  Feel free to take a moment and let the magnitude of that number fully sink in.  OK, I know that is pretty damn pitiful, but … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-6

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The HB Tansu carcass is complete and finished.  Today I fitted and installed the drawer guides.  A simple matter of cutting and planing to fit then just glue them into place.  I then cut off the protruding tenon stubs left … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-5

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I bolted awake in the wee hours of the morning with an idea.  OK, let me back up a little.  When I start a project I usually have the finish worked out before the lumber is even purchased.  I know … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-4

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Greg Merritt

My order of birch plywood arrived from Woodcraft this week.  Between work and school functions for my my son, I managed to get a few hours in the shop over the last few days.  I cut and fitted the outside … Continue reading →

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