After going to a relative's funeral on Sunday, I'm been thinking a lot about what it means to live.
My relative was selfish, mean, and only about 20 people showed up (excluding the pallbearers).
I didn't even know her name despite being her grand-nephew.
I've been looking at my life, and want to make sure that I don't just waste it.
I've resolved to stop focusing just on work and the challenges of life...instead to focus on friendships and enjoy the moment...and get on with life and start a family.
I'd like to make beautiful things for friends and family to show my love.
For one of my first projects (aside from tweaking the floor bench so that I can use it better), I'd like to make some Hinoki sake-cup inspired speakers.
I figure that it'll be a good practice on stock preparation, joinery, and finish...and can be done anywhere I can fit my floor bench.
More importantly, I can present someone with a beautiful, impossible to buy speaker that will bring pleasure long after I'm gone.
1. Any details on how Hinoki sake cups are made?
I bought a cup to study. It looks like fingerjoined sides, and a bottom that is rabbeted and glued into place...or is it just a piece of wood glued flush into place?
2. What is the easiest, most foolproof way to make a rabbet by hand?
Should I just saw it? Should I waste it with a chisel and clean up with router plane? Or is a specialized rabbet block best?
I don't have a ton of time, so don't mind the stigma of training wheels.
3. Any recommendation on the traditional finish?
I'm not sure if these were traditionally unfinished, or had a thin film of wax?
4. I'm thinking of making a roundover/chamfer for the circle of the speaker, how would I do it by hand?
Should I just use a very sharp knife? Scratch stock? Specialized plane? Inquiring minds would like to know!
I don't really drink (), so I'm not too familiar with these fancy things.
I just think this would make a really great present for my friend.
-Matt