top_view.jpgTop View20 viewsThis is looking down on what seems to be the top or show surface of this tool. The corners are rounded, and a decorative groove is worked along each edge the length of the tool. In this view, the spring arm assembly can be seen with the spring screwed to the side and anchored on the right end by a pivot screw. An unthreaded thumb peg is seen on the other end of the assembly. A steeply sloping chamfer is cut forming what appears to be the exit as it falls away from the edge of the blade.Sgt42RHR
My_New_Saw_Till.JPGMy New Saw Till469 views10" x 20' No. 2 pine, 3/8" oak dowels. I like looking at these tools and they are within arms reach.Sgt42RHR
test_folding_cot_leg_mortise_and_tenon.JPG1800 social caricature print: The Carpenter the Best Surgeon170 views"Halloo Young Glewpot-de ye see Jack Junk has Shivered his Timbers--and wee want a Splice here."Sgt42RHR
Round_trunk_open.JPGRound trunk open268 viewsThe inside of the trunk is lined with 100 percent linen, a suit weight navy in this case.Sgt42RHR
End_grain_mortise_completed.JPGEnd grain mortise completed160 viewsIt was easy to pare out the remaining waste left by the center bit. The bottom is nice and smooth as well.Sgt42RHR
Washington_Bed_Conservator_photo_of_partially_folded_bed[1].jpgHow the bed folds and unfolds314 viewsThe conservator sent me this photo which provides an excellent view of the relationship of the parts to the whole. Captured here in the midst of a fold/unfold you can see the necessary scissoring action of the side rails, the rounded stub tenons at the corners and in the middle of the side rails, and the folded legs and posts. My next challenge will be to cut the mortises in the center ends of the side rails. I can also see in this detail that the center side rail hinges are mortised into the side rails Sgt42RHR
Starrett_combo_square_and_cross_pein_hammer_rehab.JPGStarrett combo square and cross pein hammer164 viewsGalootaclaus sent the handle he had made(Thank you!!), with a little fitting and a walnut wedge I've a nice old hammer. The top is stamped 5 and there is a two line stamp in the metal but it is very deep and hard to read, I can make out a couple of letters maybe. The little Starrett square was badly corroded, but cleaned up nicely.Sgt42RHR
round_trunk_buckle_and_keeper_detail.JPGBuckle and keeper detail on round trunk192 viewsSgt42RHR
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Cabinet_front.jpgCabinet front closed152 viewsThe carcase and frame is all made from a single 40 year old air dried Appalachian black walnut board. The two panels are resawn and book matched from a single off cut of Indiana black walnut saved from the burn pile. The finish is four coals of 1-pound cut amber shellac, well rubbed out with 0000 steel wood after each coat. The whole is finished with a coat of Liberon brown paste wax. The knob is an ebony violin tuning peg. Closure is achieved by a rare earth magnet and a steel screw.Sgt42RHRJan 08, 2018
cabinet_open_empty.jpgCabinet open and empty132 viewsThis is the inside showing the poplar back and the reverse of the book matched front panels. The hangers are 1 1/2 inch Tremont cut finishing nails set in pre-drilled holes with a dab of CA glue.Sgt42RHRJan 08, 2018
Cabinet_open_full.jpgcabinet open full155 viewsHere are some of the reasons I built this cabinet which is attached to wall studs just over and to the side of the dresser. Sgt42RHRJan 08, 2018
cabinet_oblique_view.jpgOblique view110 viewsThe cabinet is about 4 inches deep, with each side having about 1 3/4 inches depth on the inside. The knob is an ebony violin tuning peg.Sgt42RHRJan 08, 2018
Galootaclaus_2017.jpgGalootaclaus 201764 viewsSuch a thoughtful and bountiful gift box! Galootaclaus rocks!Sgt42RHRDec 27, 2017
Diderot_folding_chair_plan_drawing_schematic-enlarged.jpgDiderot folding chair schematic drawings87 viewsFrom Diderot's Encyclopedia two images of folding camp chairs. The first appears to have a fabric seat, whereas the second example appears to have a slip seat.Sgt42RHRNov 01, 2017
Documenting_camp_chairs_and_table_Peebles.docMS Word Document38 viewsLost and found for camp chairsSgt42RHRNov 01, 2017
Folding_Chair_Paul_Sandby-View_near_the_Serpentine_River_during_the_Encampment_1780.jpgPaul Sandby 1780-View near the Serpentine River during the Encampment34 viewsA pencil, pen and watercolour drawing of the Serpentine river in Hyde Park during the encampment set up during the Gordon Riots in 1780. A large mess tent at centre back, with soldiers, camp followers and dogs by the tree-lined water. A girl with a wheelbarrow on the left, an officer on a folding chair at far right. Inscribed in pencil on the mount, 'Hyde Park during the Encampment 1780Sgt42RHRNov 01, 2017