I worked on solutions to several clock case issues all related to the front door. Like most locks, the lock I will be getting in the mail has a lock bolt that extends into a slot when the key is turned. I needed to figure out how the slot was going to happen. I setup the router table with a straight bit, and "plunged" the pre-marked test board into the bit and along to a stopping mark. It worked. That is what I will cut into the latch-side of the stile. Then, I focused on the door edge design by putting in a rabbet and a round-over with an edge. This will allow me to recess the 3/4" door stock. Then, I worked on how the hinge might be setup given the door overlays the stiles and rails. The pics below show my first attempt which failed for simple engineering reasons. I believe I know what to do and will practice tomorrow. Then, I took the ONLY piece of walnut lumber large enough to use as a one-piece door, planed it down only to find hidden flaws. Tried again with the other half of the stock and it worked fine. So my front door is "settling" before I trim it up. Since I cannot make any mistakes as I have only one door, I will mockup the front assembly using pine, figure out the lock, hinge, rabbets, etc. BEFORE I proceed with the walnut door. More to follow. Click on photos to enlarge.
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June 2016
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