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And then move to using the random orbital sander to 180 grit. |
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I now cut the table top to the final dimensions. This is one of those times when I really appreciate having a sliding table for the saw. This is a big panel. However, if I didn't have the sliding table, I would have used a straight edge clamp and used the small trim saw to make the cut. |
Now we are caught up to when Catriona (Gaelic for Katrina) has joined the project. The next step we want to do is to route dados in the breadboard ends. She is installing a 3/8" straight bit in the router. |
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She adjusts the bit for height. Since we are cutting a 3/8" wide and one inch high groove in walnut, it is necessary to make several shallow passes. |
With the fence set to center the bit, Catriona starts the cut. She is plunging the stock at the start point. It would be nice to have feather boards in place, but it isn't possible when making a plunge start cut. Taking the plunge slow allows her to make the cut safely. |
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Once the plunge is done, she uses
a simple shop jig to hold the piece firmly against the fence to make the cut to the other
end where she will stop the router and ease the piece off the bit.
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With both end boards mortised (grooved), Catriona double checks that she has a 1-inch groove. She does, so it is time to cut the tenons on the top. |
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