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251806 RH Hutchins <rhhutchins@h...> 2014‑11‑23 Re: advice on finger (box) joints?
On 11/22/2014 7:38 PM, Malcolm Thomas wrote:
> …if any one is still interested..
>
> someone did ask for photos/comments, so I know at least 1 person is !
>
> so progress to date…   ..still need to complete a little keeper for the 4 bits
that will go with the driver - this will be installed on the left hand side.
Then oiling and then hinges/catches.
>
> 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/22432327@N.../sets/72157648963620169/
>
> there are comments attached to each photo - you need to open them to read it…
>
> my comments are….quite easy of course, but time consuming to make sure the
joints are cut nicely in the soft timber.   Now I know what to expect, I hope
the next one will be better.
>
> I will try cutting the next lot of joints  with a Chisel only and not use the
saw at all.  Should be an interesting experiment but will probably be after
Christmas.
>
Beautifully done, Mal!  (sounds of cheering and hands clapping as the 
crowd roars its approval)

I have but one tiny suggestion:  Find some of those silica gel capsules 
or sacks that come in so many things and put a couple loose in the box.  
I've found that they work wonders against moisture which might tend to 
accumulate in that box over time.  I get my paks mostly from medicines 
but sometimes from other purchased products.

Bob Hutchins
Temple, TX, USA

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