Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.
That they are!!!!!!! So many wicked cool things that could be done with those.Patrick B, both of those are way cool and would make great humidor cabinets, in my opinion!
Cedar will expand both with and across the grain, how much depends on the wood you have and the size it is. More information is really necessary to give you an approximate answer, approximate meaning nobody really knows how much it's going to move.Question:
How much does Spanish cedar expand when humidified and in what direction (wider or taller [with grain]. I need to know if I should cut my lining snug to fit or allow for expansion room, and if so, how much. If I allow for expansion room I think I'll put extra foam stripping wherever cedar touches cedar so it can expand and still maintain a seal.
can i accomplish this with a butterknife?jacob,
There are a couple of approaches you can take to conversion. If I were doing it, the first thing I would address is the door seal, since nothing else matters unless you achieve a nice fit.
There is a high probability that the door & case walls are a veneer construct-that would be in keeping with age & style of the piece. It also means it will be dimensionally stable when humidity is applied. I would suggest using a 1/4" mahogany veneer panel on the back of the door. Use a glue on edge banding or solid wood "picture frame" to treat the edges.
Then use 1/2"h x 1/2" thick spanish cedar strips, with 1/2" closed cell foam on the face to create a ledge that the door can seal against.These would be mounted to the inside perimeter of the case just kissing the door when it closes. You might test strip placement first using double stick tape, then make more permanent attachment once you are comfortable that it seals properly. A magnet upper & lower ensures contact with the foam.
The door seal pieces creates a 1/2" ledge that can hide the gap of the expansion space if you cover the walls with solid spanish cedar.One could also use the 1/4" mahogany again, which can have a nice tight fit.
Use spanish cedar for the shelves, trays, etc. add humidification & enjoy.
Very cool piece & project.
Cheers,
Bob Staebell
my post was about the tools that I own...LOL. you have done much more than I could accomplishHey now... I was using the proper tools, just not of the quality needed for a project like this. The poor fencing system on the table saw is really what did me in. Couldn't get a 90* cut for it's life.