My Paul Sellers tool chest almost complete
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I’ve almost completed my Paul Sellers tool chest. All that remains is to wax the main carcass (The drawers are done). This project has taken a long time. I started in early February, so over 6 months, but it’s been a ton of fun along the way and certainly the largest project I’ve worked on so far.
I changed the design a little and added a third drawer and made the top compartment taller to fit my taller planes. It’s also a little longer to fit a LN panel saw. I also went against Paul’s preferences and used Walnut with very contrasting maple drawer sides.
There are several firsts for me in this project.
I’ve never cut such large sets of dovetails. I did cut on the wrong side of the line on one pin, but that was repairable and I can’t see which one it was now.
This is the largest project so making space on the bench and moving things around got interesting at points.
The large glue ups were a bit stressful, but turned out well.
I managed to teach myself hammer veneering. The first attempt on the large drawer front was not so great, but i scraped it down, noted the mistakes (over working it) and did it again. I think the 3 drawers look great.
It was the first time I mixed inlay and beading on the drawers. Tricky from a measuring and marking perspective, but the ebony inlay on the drawers looks quite subtle and I like it.
It’s also the first time i’ve fitted locks. Cutting out the hole for the escutcheon would have been a great way of ruining the front of the case.
I’ve attached a couple of pictures. I’m really pleased with how it has turned out and would like the thank Paul for such a great project.
After the waxing the next steps will be to cut some rust inhibiting shelf liner and to fill it with tools. I can’t wait!
Best regards,
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You must be logged in to view attached files.13 July 2018 at 1:42 am #5493486 months is well worth a piece that will last lifetimes. Lovely piece.
@ballinger Thank you!
Hammer veneering is the technique. You use a veneer hammer which is not really a hammer in the sense that you use it like a squeegee. Google veneer hammer and chose images and you’ll see plenty. You can buy them or probably quite easily build your own. I managed to find a vintage french one so that’s what I used.
Depending on the veneer you use you probably need to flatten it first. I used Super Soft 2 and let the veneer flatten in between 2 heavy floor tiles weighted down with more floor tiles for a week. The tiles are heavy 🙂
https://www.veneersupplies.com/products/Super-Soft-2-Veneer-Softener-Conditioner.html
I also used some walnut burl veneer from that supplier.
You also need hot hide glue. Which you mix up from solid pellets and water and heat in a pot until it’s quite runny. Cut you veneer slightly oversize, brush glue on the substrate, put the veneer face side down on that glue and apply glue to the face side. Flip over and then whilst everything is still warm squeegee out the glue and with the veneer hammer and force the veneer onto the substrate. Let everything dry, trim and scape of the glue from the face and you’re done 🙂
It does need a little bit of practice, but I found it not as difficult as I imagined.
That’s a bit of an oversimplification so here’s a couple of videos…
Let me know if you have questions or want more details.
Cheers,
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