Shoe Tidy: Episode 3
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This episode will be made free to view on Thursday 30th March 2023.The groove receiving the tambour makes a quick change ninety degrees to tuck up and out of the way, allowing clear access to the whole of the front. This is demanding for hand toolists because we do not rely on jigs and guides to guarantee the outcome we want. It’s a step by step process requiring the plough plane, chisels, a gouge, and a hand router. Once the frame is completed, we focus on the nuances of gluing up, which is often different with every piece we make.
Izzy, “The technical drawing for the project will also be forthcoming within the next week or so. Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year!” – posted on 26th December. Still no sign of the drawing unless I am looking in the wrong place?
Hi Barry,
Paul is currently working on the drawing and cutting list which we will publish as soon as it’s done.
I have updated the description to avoid confusion, thank you for your patience!
Kind Regards,
Izzy
After watching for a while, we can probably guess as to thicknesses, and lengths and heights would depend on the size of your closet.
Once you hear the tenon widths, you can multiply that number by 3 and get the thicknesses of the board.
In the USA, we get boards that are 3/4″ thick, so to get to the suggested thicknesses, usually 7/8ths or 1 inch, I laminate two 3/4 pieces together, then cut them back. (visiting a table saw or band saw friend and then the hand planes) The cutoffs are re-usable in other projects, or drawer bottoms, or backs.
So, we are encouraged to keep a journal and maybe this is one for us to write up and “guesstimate”!
Aren’t there any lumber yards near you? You could just get 5/4 boards when you need 7/8 or1”
White Oak in most American lumber yards come up to 12/4 thick. That’s pretty decent!
No lumber yards here on Long Island. Connecticut has a supply store in lower CT. I can get 5/4 pine at Home Depot but not the better. Woods. Oak laminates really well.
I’m not sure where in Long Island you are, but check our Urban Specialty Woods in Huntington Station or Riverhead Building Supply. Urban Specialty Woods has a good variety and usually good prices and they’re staffed by woodworkers in a full shop, so they are good to bounce ideas off of too.
What sort of radius for the curves?
Curious if there’s a specific reason to use plywood instead of solid panels on sides? Less expansion/contraction or just a preference?
Hi Gary,
Paul says:
It’s quicker, easier, and I like plywood.
Kind Regards,
Izzy
Thank you!