When I make floating tenons the tenon stock is always more tight fitting in
the rail (end grain mortise) than in the side of a leg (cross grain
mortise). Why is this?
I use an upcut spiral bit and use a jig for the end grain mortise. For both
mortises I am using the same 1/4" upcut solid carbide bit.
Both mortises are cut with increasing depths with multiple passes. If I
make the tenon stock fit to the cross grain mortise it will be VERY tight in
the end grain mortise. If I make the tenon stock fit the end grain mortise
it will be too loose in the cross grain mortise.
Why is this? Is this a common problem?
--
www.garagewoodworks.com
On Mar 4, 6:17 pm, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Damn, you caught me! I butt jointed the ends and pasted on cardboard
> cut-outs of dovetails for the shop pictures ... gotta do something with
> those shop scissors besides making paper dolls all day long. <g>
I can never find my scissors. That's why I use colored masking tape
that has a dovetail and pin patterns alternately punched onto it. I
can have perfect dovetails in minutes! And it comes in four popular
colors, too!
Some say it looks like the old fashioned shelf paper, but hey... who's
looking that close!
> The basic tenet of that type of casework: "if a case part joins another at a
> corner, dovetail it; if one part meets along another's length, use multiple
> through tenons."
>
> Follow that simple maxim and you can build hell for stout.
I was only familiar in passing with the case build method, and was
really interested in what you were doing. In the end, the finish
product is beautiful. No kidding, beautiful.
But... as an aside, if the big one gets dropped when I am in Houston
I'll race you for a spot inside! ;^)
Since I was brought up in the carpentry trades, I have difficulty
getting off the path sometimes. I am a carcass builder, tried and
true. I don't have any problems learning something new and enjoy
doing it most of the time, but "the time" is a problem. I just can't
learn it all, but that doesn't quell my interest.
Outside of a magazine or book, I didn't see any one else pursuing that
method of construction when you started on your project, and haven't
seen any mention of it since.
> Thankee ... Actually, I still think of that piece as an
> experiment/prototype, although it is a solid and functional piece of
> furniture.
?
Prototype? More coming soon?
> On the next one the "casework" will be out of cabinet grade ply instead of a
> secondary wood. That sucker is H E A V Y! as it sits now.
So will you go to 1/2" and use the interiors to keep it all straight
and square, or will you use 3/4"? Sitting here thinking about it, I
guess the skin would make the difference as the 3/4" seems to have as
much movement as the 1/2" anymore.
> I've taken to using Rockler "Mission Oak" gel stain, which is actualy made
> by the Lawrence McFadden Company, IME, makers of excellent stain products:
>
> http://www.lawrence-mcfadden.com/stain.php
Hmm... I would never have thought to buy anything like that from
Rockler. I have had good luck with their products, but never looked
at finishing materials. I would swear from that picture you used some
toner, though. No one colorant will get what I think I am seeing.
> ... followed by three coats of sprayed, amber shellac, to get an overall
> darker feel.
Tried and true for too many years to count. Good old bug spit.
> (Now, if that HVLP rig of yours will "shoot" that stuff, you sold me on
> buying one!
Surely you jest....
3# Zinsser (off the shelf) cut 30% with anhydrous alcohol shoots a
glassy finish that will make you wonder how you got so good. Use the
1.4mm aircap with the air control about 1/3 to 1/2 open, the flow
control at about 2/3 open, and the aircap shooting in the vertical
position. Adjust the flow and air until joy arrives.
Hold the gun a perfect 10" (maybe 12) off the surface (the
convergence point of the airstream and material reach perfection
between those numbers) and you are there, dude.
Seriously, if you are confident with a high pressure sprayer, you are
well on your way. Even a CAS gun is a great choice. Think of it this
way, the more material that goes on your project, the less is in the
air.
The industry says it breaks down like this:
Rattle can: about 20% material on target
High pressure: about 30% to 35%, depending on material used
CAS (conversion compressor powered guns): about 60% to 65% material on
target
True, single purpose turbine powered HVLP: Well... they lie.
Manufacturers say they get as much as 90% product on target, but I
don't think so. Maybe if they unhooked the gun and poured it out of
the cup. I think a good number based on the amount of drift we clean
up would be about 80% to 85% (these are just guesses).
I came up with the HVLP number with a friend of mine after we decided
to calculate the amount of product it took to get a 3 mil finish coat
on smooth wood. We actually measured the material, took out the
thinner, etc. to get that.
I don't know why, (maybe others can chime in here) but the older
finishes seem to like the CAS guns better than the HVLP gun. I am
guessing it is because they were designed for the old high pressure
formulas. Those were the days of metals in the paints, and using VPMT
and Japan drier in the formula.
You had to have a pretty good idea of what you were doing. I made a
painful mess of some finishes before I got the hang of that stuff.
You do learn quickly though to mind every detail, as there is no such
thing as a touch up on a sprayed oil finish. Touchup on oil based is
actually called "refinishing" or "topcoating".
But you know, when finishing metal doors, I still go down and get that
stuff and mix it up and shoot it with my CAS gun. A good oil finish
blended with some "stuff" will dry extremely hard, abrasive and
solvent resistant. Nothing else will do that right off the gun.
But today's finishes are a different breed, and they are all made to
be spray friendly/compatible, if not spray only/recommended. And they
are formulated for easy use in HVLP. Look at Barry; what could be
easier than taking off the can lid, swirling the finish around and
loading the gun? With a 4 stage, no thinning needed.
I can shoot my conversion lacquer out of the can as well with no
thinning, I don't though. (I am not trying to downplay Barry's
skills, just make a point about the actual finish itself.)
Actually, it was at the Houston woodworking show where I met you and
Leon that I tested the Turbinaire and sprayed unthinned latex enamel.
That was the end for me, I knew I was going to jump in. I just didn't
know which machine.
I don't want to diminish the fact there is a curve to learning HVLP,
but it is NOTHING like learning high pressure guns shooting oils. If
you are already used to thinning, mixing and shooting, you may already
be on the road to another tool purchase.
However: fear not. Festool does not make a HVLP system yet.
(Whew..!) But I'll bet if you talk nice to Leon he will paint some
Gremlin green stripes on whatever system you buy. ;^)
Just funnin' Leon.
Robert
Garage_Woodworks wrote:
> When I make floating tenons the tenon stock is always more tight fitting in
> the rail (end grain mortise) than in the side of a leg (cross grain
> mortise). Why is this?
> I use an upcut spiral bit and use a jig for the end grain mortise. For both
> mortises I am using the same 1/4" upcut solid carbide bit.
>
> Both mortises are cut with increasing depths with multiple passes. If I
> make the tenon stock fit to the cross grain mortise it will be VERY tight in
> the end grain mortise. If I make the tenon stock fit the end grain mortise
> it will be too loose in the cross grain mortise.
>
> Why is this? Is this a common problem?
In my experience, yes, it's common. I use loose tenons frequently and
there is usually a difference in how the bit cuts in end grain vs. long
grain. The only real variable is "how" the bit cuts the grain, and while
I can't explain the physics of the cut, there clearly is one. It also
seems to me that any arbor bearing slop, if your router has any and most
do, will contribute to slight runout and differing mortise dimensions if
the bit is indeed cutting slightly differently in the two grain
orientations.
My solution is to fit the tenon stock to the fatter mortise, glue in
that side, and then plane the other end to fit the smaller mortise.
Rick
http://www.thunderworksinc.com
>
[email protected] wrote:
> On Mar 4, 8:22 am, Rick <[email protected]> wrote:
>> The only real variable is "how" the bit cuts the grain, and while
>> I can't explain the physics of the cut, there clearly is one.
>
> I think there is also another physical aspect of the wood to consider,
> but wouldn't know without a moisture meter. Bear with me on this.
>
<snip>
>
> I am wondering when this happens if we are cutting into a larger sized
> piece of wood (1 1/2 thick or so) that has seasoned on the first half
> inch all the way around, enough to be stable, but not enough to be
> completely seasoned. That could easily make up a few thousandths of
> shrinkage when exposed to air. I know when I turn green wood on the
> lathe, just a few minutes exposure of some woods will make the wood
> crack from the immediate exposure to air.
You could be right, but I experience the same differential in mortise
dimensions even when using loose tenons on material that are the same
dimension and dry to 7-8% mc, so I don't think that differences in mc
are the culprit.
>
> Most turners have turned pieces of "stable" wood that were green that
> were literally cracking while we were turning because they were drying
> so fast.
>
> Just a thought.
>
>> My solution is to fit the tenon stock to the fatter mortise, glue in
>> that side, and then plane the other end to fit the smaller mortise.
>
> I just put the end grain side on the sander for a second or two before
> I even glue.
>
>> Rickhttp://www.thunderworksinc.com
>
> I like your website, Rick. I checked out your audio cabinet, and it
> is really a nice piece of work. I particularly liked the use of the
> box joints under the top to mimic dentils. Your idea?
Actually, what you are seeing is a through dovetail joint where the
tails are in the top board, and the pins are the sides - somewhat
unorthodox, but mimics visually a box joint if you can't see the top,
which in this case, you can't. The top is elevated above the dovetailed
carcass by a mitered frame approximately 3/8" thick and set back from
all edges so the top "floats" above the cabinet a bit - hope that makes
sense. Hard to describe. The floating top concept is one that one of my
teachers, John Fox, has used extensively. I make no claim of originality.
>
> Liked that Lone Star cabin-ette, too.
>
> Great work.
Thank you very much.
Rick
Swingman wrote:
> "Rick" wrote
>
>> You could be right, but I experience the same differential in mortise
>> dimensions even when using loose tenons on material that are the same
>> dimension and dry to 7-8% mc, so I don't think that differences in mc
>> are the culprit.
>
> I also experienced this occasionally when using router mortising jigs for
> loose/floating tenon joinery, and don't with the Multi-Router ... which
> makes me wonder if it is not more "method" than "material"?
>
> It would be interesting to know whether the Domino user's have experienced
> the phenomenon.
>
> Leon?
>
Leon,
I use a Multi-Router as well, so I don't think it's a method question.
Rick
http://www.thunderworksinc.com
On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:58:30 -0500, "Garage_Woodworks" <.@.>
wrote:
>When I make floating tenons the tenon stock is always more tight fitting in
>the rail (end grain mortise) than in the side of a leg (cross grain
>mortise). Why is this?
>I use an upcut spiral bit and use a jig for the end grain mortise. For both
>mortises I am using the same 1/4" upcut solid carbide bit.
>
>Both mortises are cut with increasing depths with multiple passes. If I
>make the tenon stock fit to the cross grain mortise it will be VERY tight in
>the end grain mortise. If I make the tenon stock fit the end grain mortise
>it will be too loose in the cross grain mortise.
>
>Why is this? Is this a common problem?
Howdy,
Here's my take:
I believe it is an issue of differential compression -
Suppose we have a block that measures 2"x2"x2", and try to
compress it.
The block will compress less when the force is applied to
the end grain.
I suspect that then you are cutting the end grain mortise,
the forces of each cut (yes, they are happening fast, but
they are really a series of individual cuts) compresses the
stock more than when cutting into the cross grain. After
each cut, and the compression it causes, the wood springs
back to its original position. Because of that differential,
the end grain mortise is smaller than the cross grain
mortise, even though they are cut with the same setup.
These things are hard to describe. I hope that what I've
written makes some sense.
All the best,
--
Kenneth
If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."
On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:20:47 GMT, "toolman946 via
CraftKB.com" <u40139@uwe> wrote:
>>Kenneth wrote:
>>>> I believe it is an issue of differential compression -
>>When I suggested the compression idea, I was not thinking of
>>the pressure of the jig, but the pressure of the cutting
>>tool itself...
>>
>My thoughts exactly... Kenneth beat me to the punch.
>
>I think that the longitudinal wood fibers are "compressing" slightly as the
>cutter makes a "shearing" cut along the same axis as the grain.
>
>One way to test this theory would be to make both the end grain and cross
>grain cuts and then measure the mortises with a dial caliper. I wouldn't be
>surprised if the difference is more than a few thousands... and that would
>confirm this theory.
>
>The remedy I favour is a swipe or two with a sharp shoulder plane. Veritas
>makes a nice one:
>
>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=48430&cat=1,41182,48945
>
>Cheers.
>
>Michael
Hi Michael,
I'm sorry I beat you to it... <g>
But if we are correct, another remedy would be a sequence of
lighter cuts.
All the best,
--
Kenneth
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On Mar 4, 9:14 pm, Kenneth <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Robert,
>
> When I suggested the compression idea, I was not thinking of
> the pressure of the jig, but the pressure of the cutting
> tool itself...
Hey, Kenneth.
The point I was thinking of when bringing up that particular jig is
that it holds the router in a perfect position, rock solid, and
creates a near perfect cut.
Since the only voice we have heard from that indicates no difference
in the fit from end cuts to face cuts when using that particular jig,
I suspect that the jig may have something to do with it.
In the end, I don't really know. It is too easy to run the tenon over
the belt sander for a great fit.
Robert
"Rick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Garage_Woodworks wrote:
>> When I make floating tenons the tenon stock is always more tight fitting
>> in the rail (end grain mortise) than in the side of a leg (cross grain
>> mortise). Why is this?
>> I use an upcut spiral bit and use a jig for the end grain mortise. For
>> both mortises I am using the same 1/4" upcut solid carbide bit.
>>
>> Both mortises are cut with increasing depths with multiple passes. If I
>> make the tenon stock fit to the cross grain mortise it will be VERY tight
>> in the end grain mortise. If I make the tenon stock fit the end grain
>> mortise it will be too loose in the cross grain mortise.
>>
>> Why is this? Is this a common problem?
>
> In my experience, yes, it's common. I use loose tenons frequently and
> there is usually a difference in how the bit cuts in end grain vs. long
> grain. The only real variable is "how" the bit cuts the grain, and while I
> can't explain the physics of the cut, there clearly is one. It also seems
> to me that any arbor bearing slop, if your router has any and most do,
> will contribute to slight runout and differing mortise dimensions if the
> bit is indeed cutting slightly differently in the two grain orientations.
>
> My solution is to fit the tenon stock to the fatter mortise, glue in that
> side, and then plane the other end to fit the smaller mortise.
>
> Rick
> http://www.thunderworksinc.com
>>
I was beginning to think it was me. Looks like I need to invest in a
shoulder plane.
I'm glad my description of the problem made sense. I think I should have
said 'long grain' instead of 'cross grain' in my description, but you got my
meaning anyway.
Thanks.
--
www.garagewoodworks.com
> I guess the million dollar question to ask Brian, OP, did you test the
> fit immediately of did you wait over night?
I test fit the tenon stock the same day it was made. The mortises are cut
on the same day, but earlier (day before) than the tenon stock.
>I can cut stub tennons to fit a grove perfectly. The next day, not so
>good.
In your case it could be the tenon expanding. My tenon stock fits one
mortise well, but not the other.
> Thinking about how wood expands and contracts, it seems to me the end
> grain may tightenshrink more so than the edge or face of a board if
> humidity plays a roll.
>
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Garage_Woodworks" <.@.> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>> I guess the million dollar question to ask Brian, OP, did you test the
>>> fit immediately of did you wait over night?
>>
>> I test fit the tenon stock the same day it was made. The mortises are
>> cut on the same day, but earlier (day before) than the tenon stock.
>>
>>>I can cut stub tennons to fit a grove perfectly. The next day, not so
>>>good.
>>
>> In your case it could be the tenon expanding. My tenon stock fits one
>> mortise well, but not the other.
>>
>>> Thinking about how wood expands and contracts, it seems to me the end
>>> grain may tightenshrink more so than the edge or face of a board if
>>> humidity plays a roll.
>>>
>>
> Experiment on a couple of different types of wood, even plywood and see
> what the results are.
>
>
I would, but this isn't the first time I have noticed this. It has happened
with maple and cherry as well. I just thought I would finally post and see
if I am the only one that has experienced this, AND it looks like I am not
alone (see Rick above).
--
www.garagewoodworks.com
"Kenneth" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:58:30 -0500, "Garage_Woodworks" <.@.>
> wrote:
>
>>When I make floating tenons the tenon stock is always more tight fitting
>>in
>>the rail (end grain mortise) than in the side of a leg (cross grain
>>mortise). Why is this?
>>I use an upcut spiral bit and use a jig for the end grain mortise. For
>>both
>>mortises I am using the same 1/4" upcut solid carbide bit.
>>
>>Both mortises are cut with increasing depths with multiple passes. If I
>>make the tenon stock fit to the cross grain mortise it will be VERY tight
>>in
>>the end grain mortise. If I make the tenon stock fit the end grain
>>mortise
>>it will be too loose in the cross grain mortise.
>>
>>Why is this? Is this a common problem?
>
> Howdy,
>
> Here's my take:
>
> I believe it is an issue of differential compression -
>
> Suppose we have a block that measures 2"x2"x2", and try to
> compress it.
>
> The block will compress less when the force is applied to
> the end grain.
>
> I suspect that then you are cutting the end grain mortise,
> the forces of each cut (yes, they are happening fast, but
> they are really a series of individual cuts) compresses the
> stock more than when cutting into the cross grain. After
> each cut, and the compression it causes, the wood springs
> back to its original position. Because of that differential,
> the end grain mortise is smaller than the cross grain
> mortise, even though they are cut with the same setup.
>
> These things are hard to describe. I hope that what I've
> written makes some sense.
Yes, that does make sense! Thanks for posting.
>
> All the best,
> --
> Kenneth
>
> If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."
"Kenneth" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm sorry I beat you to it... <g>
>
> But if we are correct, another remedy would be a sequence of
> lighter cuts.
I already do that. No remedy. You still might be on the right track
though.
>
> All the best,
> --
> Kenneth
>
> If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS."
"Kenneth" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:20:47 GMT, "toolman946 via
> CraftKB.com" <u40139@uwe> wrote:
>
>>>Kenneth wrote:
>>>>> I believe it is an issue of differential compression -
>>>When I suggested the compression idea, I was not thinking of
>>>the pressure of the jig, but the pressure of the cutting
>>>tool itself...
>>>
>>My thoughts exactly... Kenneth beat me to the punch.
>>
>>I think that the longitudinal wood fibers are "compressing" slightly as
>>the
>>cutter makes a "shearing" cut along the same axis as the grain.
>>
>>One way to test this theory would be to make both the end grain and cross
>>grain cuts and then measure the mortises with a dial caliper. I wouldn't
>>be
>>surprised if the difference is more than a few thousands... and that would
>>confirm this theory.
>>
As long as you're testing this, test it with a straight cutter vs a sprial
cutter (OP stated he was using a spiral cutter). I would think that the
compression, if present, would be worse with the straight cutter.
my $.02, ymmv, etc....
jc
"Rick" wrote
> I use a Multi-Router as well, so I don't think it's a method question.
>
> Rick
> http://www.thunderworksinc.com
Rick,
Beautiful work! Your website is elegantly done (the photographs of your work
are stunning), and your "What I Believe" statement is reflected in
everything you see therein.
All in all, visiting your site and seeing your work is an inspirational
experience, providing food for thought for every serious woodworker. Thanks
for the sharing!
--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 12/14/07
KarlC@ (the obvious)
On Mar 4, 8:24 pm, Kenneth <[email protected]> wrote:
> I believe it is an issue of differential compression -
*SNIP* of interesting mechanical hypothesis
That could could have some validity, except that those using the Multi-
router find that to be untrue. Same exact approach to the application
except the difference in the jig. If they don't squeeze up on the
Multi-router (read: tank-like jig) then I am thinking as mentioned
above it could actually have to do with the cutting itself.
It isn't a hard stretch to think that (especially a mortise cut with a
router) would deflect away from one side or another. And if you clean
up the middle as you go, the bit might lean a thousandth or two
towards the empty area, away from the solid sides. Remember, if it
only leaned ONE thousandth in on each side, that would make it two
thousandths in aggregate, and that would make a really snug fit.
Hmmm.....
Robert
>Kenneth wrote:
>>> I believe it is an issue of differential compression -
>When I suggested the compression idea, I was not thinking of
>the pressure of the jig, but the pressure of the cutting
>tool itself...
>
My thoughts exactly... Kenneth beat me to the punch.
I think that the longitudinal wood fibers are "compressing" slightly as the
cutter makes a "shearing" cut along the same axis as the grain.
One way to test this theory would be to make both the end grain and cross
grain cuts and then measure the mortises with a dial caliper. I wouldn't be
surprised if the difference is more than a few thousands... and that would
confirm this theory.
The remedy I favour is a swipe or two with a sharp shoulder plane. Veritas
makes a nice one:
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=48430&cat=1,41182,48945
Cheers.
Michael
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On Mar 5, 6:54 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> I was being facetious OK, but about the gel stain, Robert! :)
I didn't actually think you were going to run out and buy a new
system... but you never know!
The stains that have won my loyalty over the last few years are the
Old Masters gel stains. They seem to have just the right consistency,
just the right amount of pigment, and their colors are really good.
You can use them as toners as well as stain. They stick to
everything, and when I was doing a lot of door finishing for a company
here, I even used them to color fiberglass doors.
> Yep, that's exactly the shellac cut I shoot with my little el cheapo HVLP
> rig from the BORG.
AHA! And here I thought you were a high pressure man.
> On that note, I've saved every post that you and Mike Marlow have posted the
> last few years on spraying but have never had a rig good enough to put most
> of the info into practice ... one of these days.
Wow... that's pretty flattering. Seriously.
I think that exchanging ideas with Mike and Barry (and everyone else
as well) are a great way to stimulate the brain to learn other things
you didn't know about what you do. The internet has given us all a
marvelous opportunity to take a look at just how others do things, in
detail.
I have been really pleased to see someone like Charlie Belden
( charlieb ) come along that is a worse wonk than I am. When I get
going on something, I have to know everything I can to speed the
learning curve along. I don't mind sharing what I find, and sometimes
typing it all out helps me define my thoughts. I like the stimulation
of helping others, as well.
Like I have said before, I got into finishing by accident/necessity.
It was imperative that I hit the ground running. I had NO idea that
it could be as interesting or challenging as it is to be a really good
finisher. There are just so many aspects of finishes, materials,
etc., that there literally is no end. And like woodworking, since
there is no end to the learning, and that is a very good thing.
I might add here too, that you have been very generous with you own
time to just about everyone. And certainly the website you have put
up has been a really valuable tool as to how things are done to a lot
of us.
A tip of the hat to you as well.
Robert
On Mar 4, 8:22 am, Rick <[email protected]> wrote:
>The only real variable is "how" the bit cuts the grain, and while
> I can't explain the physics of the cut, there clearly is one.
I think there is also another physical aspect of the wood to consider,
but wouldn't know without a moisture meter. Bear with me on this.
When you turn a handle for a socket chisel, you always blunt the end
of the cone going into the socket for two reasons. 1) the repeated
pounding will force the wood to a smaller diameter and 2) left alone
unused, the handle will shrink, no matter how dry the wood appears to
be and become loose. A couple of taps to drive it in further into the
socket and you are fine.
When making "classic" neander tool handles where you bore into the end
grain to mount it into the handle like a forged chisel or carving
tool, you always use slightly green wood. This allows the wood to
grip the wood as it continues to dry. I know of not one traditional
tool maker that makes these types of tools that uses epoxy, ferrules,
etc. Some even speed this along by heating the tang (this goes back
to the blacksmithing days) and jamming the hot metal into the end
grain so that it will literally shrink around the tang.
It is not uncommon for woodturners to make small tools and handle them
without the above mentioned ferrules, etc, as just a little moisture
in the center of our turned piece will keep it from coming loose.
Obviously... all of the above won't work if the wood is completely
seasoned all the way through and has achieved the same moisture
content through the piece.
I am wondering when this happens if we are cutting into a larger sized
piece of wood (1 1/2 thick or so) that has seasoned on the first half
inch all the way around, enough to be stable, but not enough to be
completely seasoned. That could easily make up a few thousandths of
shrinkage when exposed to air. I know when I turn green wood on the
lathe, just a few minutes exposure of some woods will make the wood
crack from the immediate exposure to air.
Most turners have turned pieces of "stable" wood that were green that
were literally cracking while we were turning because they were drying
so fast.
Just a thought.
> My solution is to fit the tenon stock to the fatter mortise, glue in
> that side, and then plane the other end to fit the smaller mortise.
I just put the end grain side on the sander for a second or two before
I even glue.
> Rickhttp://www.thunderworksinc.com
I like your website, Rick. I checked out your audio cabinet, and it
is really a nice piece of work. I particularly liked the use of the
box joints under the top to mimic dentils. Your idea?
Liked that Lone Star cabin-ette, too.
Great work.
Robert
"Rick" wrote
> You could be right, but I experience the same differential in mortise
> dimensions even when using loose tenons on material that are the same
> dimension and dry to 7-8% mc, so I don't think that differences in mc
> are the culprit.
I also experienced this occasionally when using router mortising jigs for
loose/floating tenon joinery, and don't with the Multi-Router ... which
makes me wonder if it is not more "method" than "material"?
It would be interesting to know whether the Domino user's have experienced
the phenomenon.
Leon?
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You say you shooting shellac now...
With what ???
Swingman wrote:
> I've taken to using Rockler "Mission Oak" gel stain, which is actualy made
> by the Lawrence McFadden Company, IME, makers of excellent stain products:
>
> http://www.lawrence-mcfadden.com/stain.php
>
> ... followed by three coats of sprayed, amber shellac, to get an overall
> darker feel.
>
> If you haven't tried any of their stuff, give'em a try.
>
> (Now, if that HVLP rig of yours will "shoot" that stuff, you sold me on
> buying one!
>
"Swingman" wrote
>
> "Rick" wrote
>
>> You could be right, but I experience the same differential in mortise
>> dimensions even when using loose tenons on material that are the same
>> dimension and dry to 7-8% mc, so I don't think that differences in mc
>> are the culprit.
>
> I also experienced this occasionally when using router mortising jigs for
> loose/floating tenon joinery, and don't with the Multi-Router ... which
> makes me wonder if it is not more "method" than "material"?
>
With the multirouter, the router is locked into a carriage. This is much
more stable when cutting than when hand held. Also, the stock is is clamped
very securely with the multirouter. There has to be some kind of a slop
factor when using jigs that are smaller, less expensive, etc.
And Charlie B, didn't you post some kind of message that describes how the
domino cuts the mortise? If I recall, it does NOT cut it in the same
fashion as the garden variety router. It could be that the domino addresses
another issue that conventional routers are found lacking.
> It would be interesting to know whether the Domino user's have experienced
> the phenomenon.
>
> Leon?
>
I am wondering of wood selection or the size of the joint would play a
factor as well.
Garage_Woodworks wrote:
> When I make floating tenons the tenon stock is always more tight
> fitting in the rail (end grain mortise) than in the side of a leg
> (cross grain mortise). Why is this?
The end grain cut is cleaner because of the orientation of the bit to
the wood fibers (parallel). Same reason that a rip groove cut on a
saw is cleaner than a groove cut cross wise using a rip blade.
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"Garage_Woodworks" <.@.> wrote in message
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>> I guess the million dollar question to ask Brian, OP, did you test the
>> fit immediately of did you wait over night?
>
> I test fit the tenon stock the same day it was made. The mortises are
> cut on the same day, but earlier (day before) than the tenon stock.
>
>>I can cut stub tennons to fit a grove perfectly. The next day, not so
>>good.
>
> In your case it could be the tenon expanding. My tenon stock fits one
> mortise well, but not the other.
>
>> Thinking about how wood expands and contracts, it seems to me the end
>> grain may tightenshrink more so than the edge or face of a board if
>> humidity plays a roll.
>>
>
Experiment on a couple of different types of wood, even plywood and see what
the results are.
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Rick" wrote
>
>> You could be right, but I experience the same differential in mortise
>> dimensions even when using loose tenons on material that are the same
>> dimension and dry to 7-8% mc, so I don't think that differences in mc
>> are the culprit.
>
> I also experienced this occasionally when using router mortising jigs for
> loose/floating tenon joinery, and don't with the Multi-Router ... which
> makes me wonder if it is not more "method" than "material"?
>
> It would be interesting to know whether the Domino user's have experienced
> the phenomenon.
>
> Leon?
Well, no I have not. But then I have mostly been using the 5mm tennons and
those have to be tapped in with a hammer regardless of where your mortise is
cut. The larger tennons, 6,8,10 mm, tend to fit a bit more loosely but
about the same in tightness again regardless of where the mortise is cut.
I guess the million dollar question to ask Brian, OP, did you test the fit
immediately of did you wait over night? I can cut stub tennons to fit a
grove perfectly. The next day, not so good.
Thinking about how wood expands and contracts, it seems to me the end grain
may tightenshrink more so than the edge or face of a board if humidity plays
a roll.
On Mar 4, 11:54 am, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Could be mistaken, but I think what you're looking at is an old "casework"
> construction method, used quite often for chests of drawers, like the
> following, except with box joints instead of dovetail joints:
>
> http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/MSS3.jpg
OK, with these eyes, I can see some joint detailing on the corners.
Box (?) I assume after reading your comments on the site. But with
the same picture on your site, it was small enough (even with my
glasses!) that it looked to me like you just edge glued it. I knew
there was more, but I never saw it until you linked to a bigger pic.
Heh, heh. Edge glued....
Sorry.
Firefox can make the text bigger, but not the pics.
> ... makes for an extremely strong case that resists sagging and racking over
> time. Just add dividers for drawers/doors, legs and aprons.
>
> Same concept was used for this, except the end panels were veneered, which
> hid the corner dovetail joints.
You know, I remember you posting away about that process, one I
certainly have never tried, and then it seemed to me you quit giving
updates. I just missed it, I guess. I didn't know you had finished
up the project.
> http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/MSB7.JPG
Again, the details make the deal. I don't think you should hide your
nice work with small pictures. That looks like a really exceptional
piece that has a lot of details that fellow woodworkers would like to
>>see<<.
> Great way to make a case that should "stand the test of time" for these
> types of applications.
I have no doubt. And I hope you have a long bloodline in your family
that will appreciate that piece (as well as other fine pieces you have
made) over the generations. I also hope you are marking your pieces
someway with your name, date, etc.
On the last piece I made as a gift (sometime back!) I went to the
trophy shop and had a small lacquered brass made with the pertinent
information on it and they even gave me little nails to attach the
plaque. Boy did that little brass plate class things up. I put it
inside a door like some old furniture make did a million years ago.
(That's actually where I got the idea) and it was almost the favorite
part of the piece.
That piece sure merits something along those lines.
One more thing... what kind of stain did you use? Did you tone and
stain, or just stain then finish?
Robert
<[email protected]> wrote
> > http://www.thunderworksinc.com
>
> I like your website, Rick. I checked out your audio cabinet, and it
> is really a nice piece of work. I particularly liked the use of the
> box joints under the top to mimic dentils. Your idea?
Could be mistaken, but I think what you're looking at is an old "casework"
construction method, used quite often for chests of drawers, like the
following, except with box joints instead of dovetail joints:
http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/MSS3.jpg
... makes for an extremely strong case that resists sagging and racking over
time. Just add dividers for drawers/doors, legs and aprons.
Same concept was used for this, except the end panels were veneered, which
hid the corner dovetail joints.
http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/MSB7.JPG
Great way to make a case that should "stand the test of time" for these
types of applications.
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KarlC@ (the obvious)
On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 18:56:00 -0800 (PST),
"[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Mar 4, 8:24 pm, Kenneth <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> I believe it is an issue of differential compression -
>
>*SNIP* of interesting mechanical hypothesis
>
>That could could have some validity, except that those using the Multi-
>router find that to be untrue. Same exact approach to the application
>except the difference in the jig. If they don't squeeze up on the
>Multi-router (read: tank-like jig) then I am thinking as mentioned
>above it could actually have to do with the cutting itself.
>
>It isn't a hard stretch to think that (especially a mortise cut with a
>router) would deflect away from one side or another. And if you clean
>up the middle as you go, the bit might lean a thousandth or two
>towards the empty area, away from the solid sides. Remember, if it
>only leaned ONE thousandth in on each side, that would make it two
>thousandths in aggregate, and that would make a really snug fit.
>
>Hmmm.....
>
>Robert
Hi Robert,
When I suggested the compression idea, I was not thinking of
the pressure of the jig, but the pressure of the cutting
tool itself...
All the best,
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"Garage_Woodworks" <.@.> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> When I make floating tenons the tenon stock is always more tight fitting
> in the rail (end grain mortise) than in the side of a leg (cross grain
> mortise). Why is this?
> I use an upcut spiral bit and use a jig for the end grain mortise. For
> both mortises I am using the same 1/4" upcut solid carbide bit.
>
> Both mortises are cut with increasing depths with multiple passes. If I
> make the tenon stock fit to the cross grain mortise it will be VERY tight
> in the end grain mortise. If I make the tenon stock fit the end grain
> mortise it will be too loose in the cross grain mortise.
>
> Why is this? Is this a common problem?
>
> --
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>
>
That seems really odd. The only idea I have is that you seem to say that
you use different setups for the two cuts. Is there possibly some slop in
the cross grain mortise jig. I'm assuming you have a jig for cross grain,
you don't specifically say so.
My other idea was that maybe one cut was leaving a washboard surface inside
the mortise, but this would be more common with a dull straight cutter and
you're using a spiral bit.
Odd, to be sure.
Let us know what you figure out.
Joe
<[email protected]> wrote
> > Swingman wrote:
> > I've taken to using Rockler "Mission Oak" gel stain, which is actualy
made
> > by the Lawrence McFadden Company, IME, makers of excellent stain
products:
<snip>
> > (Now, if that HVLP rig of yours will "shoot" that stuff, you sold me on
> > buying one!
I was being facetious OK, but about the gel stain, Robert! :)
> 3# Zinsser (off the shelf) cut 30% with anhydrous alcohol shoots a
> glassy finish that will make you wonder how you got so good.
Yep, that's exactly the shellac cut I shoot with my little el cheapo HVLP
rig from the BORG.
On that note, I've saved every post that you and Mike Marlow have posted the
last few years on spraying but have never had a rig good enough to put most
of the info into practice ... one of these days.
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KarlC@ (the obvious)
<[email protected]> wrote
> On Mar 4, 11:54 am, "Swingman" wrote:
>
> > Could be mistaken, but I think what you're looking at is an old
"casework"
> > construction method, used quite often for chests of drawers, like the
> > following, except with box joints instead of dovetail joints:
> >
> > http://www.e-woodshop.net/images/MSS3.jpg
>
> OK, with these eyes, I can see some joint detailing on the corners.
> Box (?) I assume after reading your comments on the site. But with
> the same picture on your site, it was small enough (even with my
> glasses!) that it looked to me like you just edge glued it. I knew
> there was more, but I never saw it until you linked to a bigger pic.
>
> Heh, heh. Edge glued....
Damn, you caught me! I butt jointed the ends and pasted on cardboard
cut-outs of dovetails for the shop pictures ... gotta do something with
those shop scissors besides making paper dolls all day long. <g>
The basic tenet of that type of casework: "if a case part joins another at a
corner, dovetail it; if one part meets along another's length, use multiple
through tenons."
Follow that simple maxim and you can build hell for stout.
> That piece sure merits something along those lines.
Thankee ... Actually, I still think of that piece as an
experiment/prototype, although it is a solid and functional piece of
furniture.
On the next one the "casework" will be out of cabinet grade ply instead of a
secondary wood. That sucker is H E A V Y! as it sits now.
> One more thing... what kind of stain did you use? Did you tone and
> stain, or just stain then finish?
I've taken to using Rockler "Mission Oak" gel stain, which is actualy made
by the Lawrence McFadden Company, IME, makers of excellent stain products:
http://www.lawrence-mcfadden.com/stain.php
... followed by three coats of sprayed, amber shellac, to get an overall
darker feel.
If you haven't tried any of their stuff, give'em a try.
(Now, if that HVLP rig of yours will "shoot" that stuff, you sold me on
buying one!
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