Tag Archives: Woodworking

HB Tansu Progress-3

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Another productive weekend of working in the shop is in the books.  Admittedly I did steal a few minutes in the shop after work just about everyday of the past week.  That little bit set me up for quite a … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-2

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Greg Merritt

The weather today was unseasonably mild for August.  So I took advantage and worked in the shop for about an hour and a half.  I was able to get, I think, quite a bit done. I cut the six pieces … Continue reading →

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My Groovy Secret Weapon

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Greg Merritt

There are 35 grooves in the HB Tansu case construction.  That’s a lot of grooves to plow for one project.  If you’ve used a plow plane then you know that one momentary laps of concentration can have disastrous results.  If … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu Progress-1

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I was able to make a good start on the HB Tansu this weekend.  The weather was tolerable, still a bit on the humid side, and there was no other pressing chores that needed to be done.  I started off … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu-000 and it Begins

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Now that I have all of the pertinent joinery worked out and detailed, its time to tackle my first design.  This first iteration of the Hillbilly Tansu will be like most of my other projects, functional, clean lines and simple … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu Handle Rail

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Some, not all, but some, of my intended chest designs will require handles for lifting.  I could go the standard route and purchase handles.  Where’s the fun in that?  So I’ll be creating my own, much along the same lines … Continue reading →

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Thicknessing with the Magic Jig

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Greg Merritt

OK, magic may be a little bit over the top, but this thing works great.  The plan for the Hillbilly Tansu designs call for the frame stock to be 36mm square.  The more consistent the pieces are to size, the … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu Marking Gauge

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

While working through the design elements of the Hillbilly Tansu I paid particular attention to how the joinery was laid out.  The last thing I wanted to do was create something that would require multiple gauges and several different tool … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu Side Bearer

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

So I’ve shown the front and rear bearers now I ‘ll show how I plan to connect the two.  The joinery is really very simple.  A full length groove and two stub tenons.  These pieces will complete the enclosure of … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Tansu Rear Bearer

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Directly opposite of the front bearer in the Hillbilly Tansu is, you guessed it, the rear bearer.  This element of the assembly will tie the two rear posts together and provide attachment points for the side bearers and the dust … Continue reading →

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