Sellers Home Bed: Episode 2
Posted 11 January 2023
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Laying out with curved components and with mortise holes that need to correspond to curved parts needs a system to get the exact positioning; otherwise you can build twists and inaccuracies into frames like headboards and footboards. To ensure the accuracy we need, it is often best to create a template to work with. That way, the template enables the markings and shapes to be transferable and retains a record and pattern for future use. In this episode, the steps are laid out to ensure complete success.
“… this gauge was made for a really fine craftsman, and not for me …” Not true, Paul – you fill that bill exactly! Many thanks for the guidance and insights you share.
Rule #1: Don’t bleed on the project!
At least that’s what my shop teacher told me in High School.
I keep a bottle of liquid bandaid in the shop for minor cuts or abrasions. Sometimes I am bleeding and don’t even know until I see red marks on my wood. The stuff drys quickly and it’s safe to use. Sometimes it stings a little so it’s got something in it that cleans the wound.
Your using twin tenons, at what point would it be wise to consider twin tenons instead of a single one. Is there a blog on this topic already?
It was nice to hear Paul explaining and talking while working instead of on top of the recording. I find it more immersive and I sincerely prefer it this way. I kind of feel like he is truly talking to me and it help keep my attention and feeling concern. But, it is just my humble opinion. Great video as always! Kind of remind me of the older video… Might be a bit of nostalgia, I dunno!
Great seeing things progress so well in the house. Looking forward to seeing developments in the garden too. Home veg is amazing. I can’t find the project info pdf with the usual cuttings list etc or don’t these get uploaded anymore?
I agree! The commentary style can provide a nice accent, but the real-time presentation is a much more effective.
The process Paul went through at the beginning of the bed projects was:
Paul started with the cardboard headboard.
He then laid it out on the MDF and then mapped out the same shape roughly but gave it greater elegance by bending thin strips to the shape he liked best.
It’s not truly your project until you get a little of your DNA in it. 🤕