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
Campaign_trunk_end_view_cross_section_drawing.JPGfull-scale cross section drawing of end of trunk167 viewsSgt42RHR
Tabernacle_in_Situ3.JPGTabernacle in place behind the altar at St. George's234 viewsHere is a view of the altar and the Tabernacle on a glass shelf behind the altar against the windows. I was told to make it 'invisible' this is as close as I could get. The arches came out nicely are are just visible.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
1st___2nd_efforts--front_view.JPGA view from the front of 2" wide walnut--my first and second attempts108 viewsSgt42RHR
18th_Century_Packing_Crate_finished.JPG18th Century Packing Crate211 viewsBased on a 19th century example found in the reprinted book The Joiner and Cabinet Maker, Earle and I made these crates to use in our camp impressions.Sgt42RHR
Alvin_Sellins_Stanley_Sweet_Heart_Buckle.jpgBuckle, belt, and tool164 viewsYears ago I picked up an Alvin Sellens Stanley Sweetheart belt buckle, stamped 496 of 500. I finally got around to making the belt today. I tried some water soluble dye this time, and the edge is dressed with a W. H. Horn & Bro edging tool (1890-1902 Philadelphia).Sgt42RHR
Champion_No__95_Three-Geared_Post-Drill_Restored_and_remounted.jpgChampion No. 95 Post Drill Restored and mounted458 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
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