07-03-2012, 07:05 PM
Hi,
I've been privileged to see the making of this back panel previously as David has kindly kept me up to date. You've certainly now got the hang of making these back panels David to a very high degree of professionalism; this one is perfect and the icing on the cake is the new label. I'm also aware of Tony's excellent graphics; I can only aspire to such high quality work Tony.
I try not to use oil tempered hardboard as it rapidly destroys cutters unless carbide tipped; HSS tooling just doesn't like the stuff at all and to drill a number of holes will quickly blunt HSS drill bits. When I cut oil tempered hardboard on my bandsaw fitted with a metal cutting blade I can see sparks produced; it's not called tempered for nothing. One thing is for certain your new panel is much more robust the the original David and should never require replacing again.
I like to see jigs used; they are always worth the time to make and can repeat exact copies at will. Nice one David I'm impressed as always with your outstanding workmanship.
It's only a short while ago I suggested to my chum "Big Al" (Alan Beckett) that he get cracking and make the router comb jointing jig you kindly sent me details of and I made a while ago. Routers are now very cheap for hobby use and can be used for many woodworking tasks.
Kind regards, Col.
I've been privileged to see the making of this back panel previously as David has kindly kept me up to date. You've certainly now got the hang of making these back panels David to a very high degree of professionalism; this one is perfect and the icing on the cake is the new label. I'm also aware of Tony's excellent graphics; I can only aspire to such high quality work Tony.
I try not to use oil tempered hardboard as it rapidly destroys cutters unless carbide tipped; HSS tooling just doesn't like the stuff at all and to drill a number of holes will quickly blunt HSS drill bits. When I cut oil tempered hardboard on my bandsaw fitted with a metal cutting blade I can see sparks produced; it's not called tempered for nothing. One thing is for certain your new panel is much more robust the the original David and should never require replacing again.
I like to see jigs used; they are always worth the time to make and can repeat exact copies at will. Nice one David I'm impressed as always with your outstanding workmanship.
It's only a short while ago I suggested to my chum "Big Al" (Alan Beckett) that he get cracking and make the router comb jointing jig you kindly sent me details of and I made a while ago. Routers are now very cheap for hobby use and can be used for many woodworking tasks.
Kind regards, Col.
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