Palomar College
Cabinet & Furniture Technology

Timber Frame Project 2004 - Day 9

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Wednesday...Lots of work today. The goal for the day was to be sure every timber had been touched...and we accomplished that. In addition, peg holes were drilled for the draw-bored insertion of the pegs and black walnut splines were made. The large electric plane was put to use for the first time, with a long line waiting to use it. Embellishments were started for those little touches which will make our structure stand out, such as chamfering ends and edges, and applying a sealer.

Tomorrow will see most of the final touches put to the timbers and the finish applied. Friday is delivery day, and Saturday is the RAISING.


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Electric Plane


Electric plane
Drilling Peg Holes
Drilling peg holes
Mortise
Large mortise
King Post
King post
Mortise With Peg Holes
Mortise with peg holes

Sealing End Grain

Applying Wax


Sealing end grain and applying wax

Pegs and Splines

Pegs


Eight black walnut splines were made today.

250 white oak octagonal pegs made by Amish craftsmen in Ohio will be used.

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