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**bobj3** · 08-07-2007, 09:42 AM

Thanks Harry

I think what got me was the Size, I was thinking big and you are talking about a small pattern

I was thinking on top of a table top and you are talking about the size of a small box lid

But now I got it

and I can see how that would work great with the 40mm guide or the 1 1/2" Oak-Park one

Thanks again

Bj

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Originally Posted by harrysin

Bj, you're making hard work of this, I did give clues saying it was very simple and no special tools required. It's obvious that there IS interest out there so I shall put you all out of you're misery. I must confess that when Tom came up with this answer for me all those years ago, I couldn't believe it!
First, make the basic template using the method shown and is in Tom's sticky in template guides. Next, cut a strip of MDF or whatever material you're using, the width of which will determine the radius. Now cut four pieces from the strip,the same size as the width and glue one in each corner. No you won't end up with squares in the corners of the pattern. Think about it, the guide won't go into the corners, it's too big, so it will ride around the points, believe me, Tom taught me.
I forgot to mention that I have drawn black lines to show where the glue joints are beneath the "Formica", wasn't I right in saying it was simple? Over time you will all get the hang of Tom's methods and will be designing you're own templates, and that will really give you a buzz.

Joe Lyddon · 08-07-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by harrysin

Bj, you're making hard work of this, I did give clues saying it was very simple and no special tools required. It's obvious that there IS interest out there so I shall put you all out of you're misery. I must confess that when Tom came up with this answer for me all those years ago, I couldn't believe it!
First, make the basic template using the method shown and is in Tom's sticky in template guides. Next, cut a strip of MDF or whatever material you're using, the width of which will determine the radius. Now cut four pieces from the strip,the same size as the width and glue one in each corner. No you won't end up with squares in the corners of the pattern. Think about it, the guide won't go into the corners, it's too big, so it will ride around the points, believe me, Tom taught me.
I forgot to mention that I have drawn black lines to show where the glue joints are beneath the "Formica", wasn't I right in saying it was simple? Over time you will all get the hang of Tom's methods and will be designing you're own templates, and that will really give you a buzz.

Harry,

That's a COOL method of making the guide to form those curved corners! The size of the Guide being a Key part! COOL!! Will have to remember that one!

**challagan** · 08-07-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

Bj, you're making hard work of this, I did give clues saying it was very simple and no special tools required. It's obvious that there IS interest out there so I shall put you all out of you're misery. I must confess that when Tom came up with this answer for me all those years ago, I couldn't believe it!
First, make the basic template using the method shown and is in Tom's sticky in template guides. Next, cut a strip of MDF or whatever material you're using, the width of which will determine the radius. Now cut four pieces from the strip,the same size as the width and glue one in each corner. No you won't end up with squares in the corners of the pattern. Think about it, the guide won't go into the corners, it's too big, so it will ride around the points, believe me, Tom taught me.
I forgot to mention that I have drawn black lines to show where the glue joints are beneath the "Formica", wasn't I right in saying it was simple? Over time you will all get the hang of Tom's methods and will be designing you're own templates, and that will really give you a buzz.

Sweet Harry. I wasted company time today trying to figure it out.

Then I come home and find an answer that is so simple yet so far from the complicated method going on in my head. AWESOME!!!! Thanks Harry for this.

Corey

**harrysin** · 08-08-2007, 06:48 AM

Tom sent me these shots today which are far more detailed than what I supplied. Those not using metric, simply use the closest you can get in imperial. I'm sure you must be able to buy 12" steel rulers with metric down one edge and imperial down the other edge, they also usually have conversions on the rear.

I'll post a couple of shots of a sample s/s ruler next

**harrysin** · 08-08-2007, 06:52 AM

I'll post a couple of shots of a sample s/s ruler next[/quote]

And here they are.

**challagan** · 08-08-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

Tom sent me these shots today which are far more detailed than what I supplied. Those not using metric, simply use the closest you can get in imperial. I'm sure you must be able to buy 12" steel rulers with metric down one edge and imperial down the other edge, they also usually have conversions on the rear.

I'll post a couple of shots of a sample s/s ruler next

Sweet! Thanks Harry and Tom for posting these. I am adding them to my folder!

corey

**challagan** · 08-19-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harrysin

Tom sent me these shots today which are far more detailed than what I supplied. Those not using metric, simply use the closest you can get in imperial. I'm sure you must be able to buy 12" steel rulers with metric down one edge and imperial down the other edge, they also usually have conversions on the rear.

I'll post a couple of shots of a sample s/s ruler next

Harry, in one of your earlier posts in this thread you mentioned an inlay material. Are you going to fill the grooves with some material or are you meaning something else?

Looking forward to seeing more of this kind of work!

Corey

**harrysin** · 08-19-2007, 03:17 AM

That's a good question Corey, I actually discussed this very thing with Mike this morning, I mentioned that I might investigate the possibility of adding colour to epoxy and apply it with a syringe, failing that I shall use inlay strips. Perhaps someone reading this might be able to help regarding adding colour to epoxy. I think that the lid could be made to fit that first box that I made using the Oak Park spacer jig, I'll finish and post my new little box first in a few days after the five coats of Danish oil have been applied and polished, it received the third coat this morning.

**challagan** · 08-19-2007, 11:34 AM

If you use inlay strips I assume then that you used a regular straight bit when you did the line carving.. I was thinking you used a round bottom but I guess not.

Corey

**harrysin** · 08-20-2007, 04:14 AM

It was a straight bit Corey, as I had intended to use inlay strips but now with the extra grooves it would be a long winded job, but one that I may still undertake.

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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,241 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! That's a good question Corey, I actually discussed this very thing with Mike this morning, I mentioned that I might investigate the possibility of adding colour to epoxy and apply it with a syringe, failing that I shall use inlay strips. Perhaps someone reading this might be able to help regarding adding colour to epoxy. I think that the lid could be made to fit that first box that I made using the Oak Park spacer jig, I'll finish and post my new little box first in a few days after the five coats of Danish oil have been applied and polished, it received the third coat this morning. __________________ *Harry*
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,999 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! If you use inlay strips I assume then that you used a regular straight bit when you did the line carving.. I was thinking you used a round bottom but I guess not. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,241 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! It was a straight bit Corey, as I had intended to use inlay strips but now with the extra grooves it would be a long winded job, but one that I may still undertake. __________________ *Harry*
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