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252414 Malcolm Thomas <idraconus@i...> 2014‑12‑21 Re: advice on finger (box) joints? - Final Instalment !
If anyone is still awake,  here is the final instalment - honest !

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#1 son better crack a smile on Thursday, or else !

I must confess I cracked a wee one when the last screw was sent home.



Cheers
Mal
Oz
(Perth to be more precise)

On 23 Nov 2014, at 9:38 am, 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.
> 
> Cheers
> Mal
> Oz
> (Perth to be more precise)
> 
> On 21 Oct 2014, at 6:56 pm, Malcolm Thomas  wrote:
> 
>> my son is getting a millers falls 610 for christmas...lets see if we can
enlist another GIT....
>> 
>> Now i am thinking of making a small case for it inspired by the yankee 100 or
GP toolset boxes.  i have some nice paulownia on its way so i think that would
be ideal.
>> 
>> anyway, any tips/gotchas i need to be aware of when cutting these things by
hand ?? the finger joints that is...
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Mal
>> 
>

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