Demilune table made with legs of Florida Cherry with string inlay added. Top and apron made of assorted veneers. Finished with linseed oil and Shellac.
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Delta 22-555 Planer
Knife changes on this planer were easy enough, except that you need an Allen wrench to open the dust cover and gain access to the knives, and it’s not the same size as the wrench used to loosen the screws that secure the knives. The 2-1/2-in.-dia. dust port can be reversed for use on either side of the machine. Two material rollers on top of the machine aid with transferring stock from the outfeed side back to the infeed side. Finally, there is no gauge that indicates how much material you’re about to remove, a convenience that three other planers also lack.
With a two-fence, double-ended design, you're able to set two distances on the same gauge. However, the small fences make this tool difficult to hold comfortably and securely against the edge of the work while scribing lines, requiring more focus and effort.
Beautiful work. I made a similar table but did not do the veneered top. Did you do a brick lay up, steam bent or bandsawn curve? You have done a spectacular job.
gorgeous, a man after my own heart. its too bad the time it takes to make a piece like this can usually only be rewarded with one's own gratifacation..
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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Beautiful work. I made a similar table but did not do the veneered top. Did you do a brick lay up, steam bent or bandsawn curve? You have done a spectacular job.
Very, very nice!!
Great Work and Photo's.
gorgeous, a man after my own heart. its too bad the time it takes to make a piece like this can usually only be rewarded with one's own gratifacation..
The apron was made with 1/4" bendable plywood with three pieces laminated together with a plastic resin glue over a form. Thank you for your comments.
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