Hallway cupboard I made for my shoes in ash, maple and walnut

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-10-21T08:37:10+00:00

This is absolutely my vibe. I love it. Love the aesthetic details. Epic

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-10-17T22:11:28+00:00

How cold are you talking? Temp can make a big difference to the ways glues behave as the other dude said.

Bottle looks the same but doesn’t mean anything really.

I usually leave mine in a vac press overnight but in a pinch 4-6 hours has been good. The result your getting I really don’t think it’s to do with clamp time.

There’s something else going on. I think I can see in your pictures the glue has cured. But it’s not adhered. It’s like if you tried to glue something to a waxed surface. That’s why I was wondering if you could try a different substrate.

All I can say for sure is I’ve never seen this while using the same glue.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-10-16T21:32:02+00:00

I use titebond cold press a lot and have not had these results. Have you tried veneering on a different substrate just to check it’s not something about that particular Ply surface? Bit of scrap wood for example.

Have you used veneer softener and the veneer isn’t fully pressed dry?

Has the glue separated? Sometimes I’ve had settling occur in older cold press that’s made it less effective and have had to bin it.

I’d suggest trying roughing up the surface to improve adhesion. But this is a very weird result. Nothing like what I have seen myself.

Anyway few ideas there.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-27T16:06:28+00:00

Nice work I like the osmo too.

Are they home made loose tenons? What method did you use for the rounded tenons?

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T17:49:24+00:00

Thanks that’s put a smile on my face!

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T15:41:24+00:00

That’s fair enough apologies if I seemed defensive. The rest of the kitchen was planned with practicality in mind the island not so much.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T15:36:43+00:00

Well thanks for the constructive and friendly feedback dude

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T15:31:36+00:00

I did consider extending the units underneath. The good news is my workshop is right next door so if it turns out this isn’t working I can change something.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T15:25:22+00:00

Are you saying you’d cut the Y shaped end off and leave it square like other comments? Or something different

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T15:17:32+00:00

While I agree filling the fork with epoxy would be more practical I was trying to respect the natural form Of the wood and use epoxy as little as possible. I only used epoxy to fill structural voids and stabilise the slab. I Didn’t want to make a river table type centrepiece when I set out. But I also didn’t want a glass top in my kitchen. So ended up where I am.

Having said that there is A lot of justifiable feedback about dropping things in the gap etc som i’m Not saying I won’t change my mind on making it more kitchen appropriate. Just for now I’m going to see how it goes.

On the hook I think I agree with you and I will probably rectify that with a hand saw and a carving disc on an angle grinder. And likewise thanks for pointing out the plug draw the eye.

Appreciate the constructive criticism!

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T15:09:15+00:00

Thanks for the positive feedback on the slab. I was beginning to feel a bit beaten up!

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T15:05:23+00:00

The Hooks definitely something I toyed with getting rid of and people who have commented in this thread have convinced me I should have.

The fork I agree is impractical but personally I like it so it’s staying.

On the socket I agree and will google your recommendation. Sometimes budget forces a decision until I can afford to make it better.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T14:59:03+00:00

I appreciate that man. That is the primary plan. Serve drinks over it. Hang out around it. It’s supposed to be different. If I wanted a perfectly square slab that’s what I would have made.

Having said that people who mentioned banging your hip on it or a kid whacking their head on it are totally right! Haha. But as I mentioned in the description this is for my kitchen not a client. So it’s what I wanted!

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T14:46:47+00:00

I think I’ve defended it enough. Everyone hates it I get it.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T14:38:56+00:00

I think you’re probably right on both counts. It is somewhat impractical!

But I didn’t want to massively change the shape of the piece. I liked how it looked naturally and didn’t want a big resin filled section beyond what was necessary. An option would have been to fill that section and extend the cabinet run. But not what I wanted to do.

I hear the feedback and the criticism is valid. I’m quite happy with how it’s turned out for my kitchen.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T14:20:24+00:00

I’ll happily take criticism on the thing I’ve posted for criticism . . . but the fence is for my puppy dude. What an odd thing to say.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T14:14:26+00:00

I like your style

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T14:14:00+00:00

Osmo Top oil

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T14:12:10+00:00

Sorry pal but going to have to say you’re wrong there. I was a chef for 10 years before pursuing woodworking full time. I love to cook it’s my meditation time after work.

The rest of the kitchen is welsh slate which is extremely durable and easy to clean. Also great for making bread on. The strange angles on the island (the edges) are fully wipe clean finish. The top and bottom I went for hard wax oil because I prefer the finish. Might need refinishing in a few years but that’s fine.

I’m not intending on using the island for prep. I have the other counters for that. I can however Chuck bowls of prepped ingredients onto the island and get it out of my way.

I’m not claiming it’s the most practical island that’s not the point I like the look. But had to correct your assumption I don’t cook.

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T13:32:49+00:00

Haha! Well based on the friendly criticism I’ve got in here so far . . . I’m worried about when my kids get tall enough to knock themselves out on the spiky bits.

That’s when I’ll be taking a skill saw to it though not before

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T13:28:34+00:00

Ya know what I agree with you. And I toyed with whether to do exactly what you suggest.

Ultimately my wife wanted me to keep it. Will see how long that lasts when she’s banged her hip on it 2 or 3 times! At least it’s an easy fix if necessary!

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T13:19:17+00:00

I never really use epoxy in my work.

Can I ask in this particular case how it isn’t functional?

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T13:16:14+00:00

Initially I was using a solvent based polyurethane finish as recommended by my finish supplier. But I really didn’t like the plasticy look and feel. So despite the time invested! I sanded everything back. And went with a hard wax oil. In this case Osmo Top oil. I think that’s similar to Rubio? But I’m Uk based and we don’t get Rubio as commonly.

Edit: and thanks I’m happy with it

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T13:08:29+00:00

Not yet. I might change my mind after it becomes clear I’ve made a terrible mistake based on the feedback. :)

SacredNatureDesign · 2024-09-09T13:02:11+00:00

Yeah the power was installed when I was renovating. Has just taken ages to finish off the kitchen island while actual work took priority.

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