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Derek Cohen
03-30-2009, 9:39 AM
Almost done!

Only the wooden hinges to make and install. I had hoped to get them done this weekend, but ran out of time (isn't it always the way?).

It's come out pretty well. The only let down is a slight gap, about 1/64", in the centre of the lid-base join. It was a perfect fit when I did a dry fit, but the lid must have bowed very slightly when I clamped it together. This is not unusual. Ordinarily I would just plane it flat, but there is no leeway at all to do this. Tolerance were always going to be tight, and there is about a 1/32" clearance inside the box. So I am just going to have to contain my perfectionism and live with it.

Here are a few pictures.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Drills/AWR%20Brace/Bracebox-frontview3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Drills/AWR%20Brace/Bracebox-frontview4.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Drills/AWR%20Brace/Bracebox-frontview5.jpg

And a side view for the wood contrast (Jarrah and Tasmanian Oak) ..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Drills/AWR%20Brace/Bracebox-side1.jpg

Not in George's class ... but then who is?

Regards from Perth

Derek

Bruce Page
03-30-2009, 2:56 PM
Very nice Derek and I'm still in love with that Brace.
You guys have some pretty wood "Down Under".

Berl Mendenhall
03-30-2009, 5:49 PM
Beautiful work Derek. That brace is a beauty. Does the box have another drawer on the other side? Thanks for the pictures.

Berl

george wilson
03-30-2009, 6:29 PM
Good work,Derek. You must also be a machinist,from the metal parts.

Chris Padilla
03-30-2009, 7:48 PM
:confused: What gap? :confused: Looks like perfection to me!

Beautiful work, Derek. :)