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Project finished! My favorite part of a long build. I havent posted much in regards to the progress because all I have been doing is applying the finish and hardware; had a week vacation in there too where no work was done. Anyways, here is a shot of the cabinet in the shop all finished.

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Here is a shot with all the doors open.

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And here is a shot of it in its final "resting place".

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Overall, this was a fun project. If I had to do it again there are a few things I would change, but overall I am happy with the way it came out.

My next project is going to be another coffee table, just like the other mahogany one I did last year; this is a commissioned piece though so I will get some money, which is always good!

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Another Mere Mortals woodworking quick tip.

When you get into woodworking, you soon learn that gluing stuff together is an essential process. In fact, most of my projects are assembled using wood glue and not mechanical fasteners. Believe it or not, modern wood glues — such as TiteBond— create a bond stronger than the wood itself. Woodworking is about glue.

But how should you use it to its fullest? Heres a video showing a few of my techniques. And get out your 3D glasses. You will see some amazing effects. Almost like you are actually there.

Wanted to catch up on some recent viewer projects.

Michael Davis and his wife made this really creative trivet with cherry and included holly splines. He used some leftover tiles and added a horseshoe!

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Kevin Facemire says his wife has been asking for a new stepstool for two years! It pays to be patient. Kevin used redwood for the steps, and a redwood spline to join the pine sides

I last posted a blog about Japanese wood joinery, and Ive continued my research into the subject. Wood crafts flourished in Japan, because wood was plentiful, but still there were some masonry structures as well, mostly for tombs and later for parts of castles. Most common structures were mostly made from wood though. Later when Buddhist temple construction was introduced to Japan, the woodcraft made a large technological advance. This new leap in Japanese wood working was moved further by the endorsement of a new political regime which sponsored its development and education of a new generation of craftsman.
Also in the over thousand years of woodworking tradition in Japan, one must realize the development of woodworking as in pertains to architecture. Mainly the fact that the Japanese islands experience frequent seismic events, and light wood construction makes more sense than heavy masonry construction in such an environment. Also this explains the complexity of Japanese wood joinery as simple joints would fail in such seismic events, new more complex and stronger joint designs would be made. Remember that these joints have no glue or fasteners to keep them in place, only gravity and tension or compression from the geometric layout of the structural system.
I think it is important to stop and realize the history of a craft like woodworking. Japanese woodworking is a tradition with a long history which has developed into the complex and elegant trade that it is today.
(Sorry, no pictures this time; its hard to find decent pictures of Japanese wood joinery online.)
Next time, the best woodworking tools or any craft related tools that exist today! Yes, it comes from Japan. No, Im not Japanese, but you have to give credit where credit is due! or it might just be Japanese wood joinery part san (thats three in Japanese).

Laney sent me over this video he found on YouTube. Wow...its hard to believe someone can make such a simple instrument sound so beautiful.

Works with any base. The table in the magazine had a standard base, but this table has one thats definitely non-standard. Still, the same technique for making the leaf was used.
Photo: Michael Fortune
I have one of the best jobs in the world, at least if you love furniture making. And one of my favorite parts of the job is working with our authors, like Michael Fortune. His design chops are first rate, but Im even more impressed by his technical skill in the shop. He is a true master of the craft. Thats why his article in FWW #220, "Finest Way to Expand a Table," is such a wonderful contribution to furniture making. Not only is the tables aesthetic design elegant, its technical design is exquisite, too. He has taken something which could be a nightmare to figure out and presented it in a way that all of us can understand. Before this, the butterfly table was something only the most advanced furniture makers could execute. Hoewever, its now something that just about all of us can do, because he has clarified and simplified the most complicated part: figuring out where to put the pivots. And even if you cant do it now, its certainly within your reach not too far down the road.
The reason Michael is able to present the technique in a clear and easy to understand manner is that hes done all the hard work, making a lot of butterfly tables and learning his lessons. Id thought it would be nice to show you some of his other work. Enjoy.
(By the way, Ive always found that the truly gifted people are those who can take complicated material and present it in a way that makes it seem easy. Thank goodness for Michael Fortune and all of the other wonderful authors writing for FWW! Id be a worse furniture maker without them and the craft would be far less healthy.)
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The cordless-tool power race has a bunch of new hot rods competing for pole position.  DeWalt just released news about a series of compact 20-volt lithium ion powered drills and drivers.  The 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion mighty-midget drill and drill-drivers combine big power in a manageable size.

First off, the line is a DCD780C2 Li-Ion Drill/ Driver that delivers power from a 1.5 Ah battery through a two-speed transmission offering 0-600 rpm for heavy driving and 0-2,000 rpm for efficient drilling. A 1/2in. keyless chuck keeps small bits centered without the inherent run-out of hex-collet bits. Combine this accuracy with a 15 position clutch and this little brute becomes adept at installing hinges and hardware that require high accuracy and a delicate touch.  

DeWalt paid careful attention to the weight balance of the motor and battery for a more comfortable, lighter feel. Combined with a well-shaped grip this drill should be very pleasant to use and the built-in LED light will bring accuracy to dark corners. The light has a 20-second delay after trigger release.

An included belt hook and bit holder can be mounted on either side of the drill for those who like to drive on the left side.

The drill will run about 220 bucks with two batteries, a fast charger, and a case.

Next up are the DCD780C2 and DCF885L2 1/4in. impact drivers.  These two are identical except for the battery ratings with the C2 running on 1.5 Ah and the L2 using a 3.0 Ah battery. 

A short  5.5 inch overall length, excluding the driver bit, and a svelte 2.8 pounds of weight make this little driver king of the long reach.  The drivers have a one-handed loading, 1/4-inch hex chuck that will accept 1-inch bit tips keeping that short overall length useful. These powerful little drivers produce 117 foot/pounds maximum torque and up to 3200 impacts per minute for serious driving power in a small compact frame.

An LED light, belt hook and bit holder add convenience.

The 1.5 Ah driver sells for around 220 bucks while the 3.0 Ah will run about 270 bucks. Both come with an extra battery, fast charger and a storage case.

A full size drill, rotary hammer, circle saw and reciprocating saw round out the 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion line-up.

Eight different kits ranging from a compact drill - driver combo to a complete assortment of the 20-volt MAX tools are available so you can pretty well custom tailor your setup to your needs without buying tools you wont often use.

Expect the DeWalt 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion tools to be available in September.

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