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251807 Malcolm Thomas <idraconus@i...> 2014‑11‑23 Re: advice on finger (box) joints?
Great idea. I already have bags full... I stick them in my drawers of meccano
(don't go there!).

Thanks
Mal

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> On 24 Nov 2014, at 3:12 am, RH Hutchins  wrote:
> 
>> 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/"
>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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