My new spice rack. FINALLY finished :)

mojapitt · Jul 16, 2013

Excess glue is one of those things that sneak in on you. Good job on the rack.

Glad you're feeling better

woodshaver · Jul 16, 2013

Nice job on your spice rack Angie!
From the looks of all those jar's I would say you must be one heck of a cook!

Handtooler · Jul 16, 2013

VERY NICE! I particularly like the lip or edges as you refer to them in place of dowels. Good idea on buying the empty jars and building to fit Wise move.

kdc68 · Jul 16, 2013

Looks good AngieO.....well thought out and plenty of room for spices !

A helpful tip before a finish goes on would be to wipe down your project with mineral spirits and it will reveal any hidden glue. It won't raise the grain and will evaporate quickly

Handtooler · Jul 16, 2013

KDC, Thanks for that tip, I'll remember that one. Even though I try to let my squeeze outs set or dry some then scrape 'em off rather than wipe if off w/ a damp cloth, I sometimes miss some.

tyvekboy · Jul 16, 2013

Way to go AngieO. Now all you have to do is head down to PENZEY's to get more spices.

If there is no PENZEYS SPICES near you, you can always mail order.

DanKrager · Jul 16, 2013

Don't you just love it when you figure out how to overcome an obstacle? Nicely done.

I'd be interested in how you apply the keyhole bit.

DanK

AngieO · Jul 16, 2013

This may not be the intended purpose for this bit… But this is how I used it.

There is no Penzys. I'll have to check it out though.

My mom says I can't cook… But that's because I like to use a recipe until I get it down and have made it enough times. I tell her though… "You taught me to cook… So what does that say?" Lol. She just laughs and said I wasn't a good learner.

Oh… And if you run it with mineral spirits… What will the parts with glue on it do? Or will it be obvious? I have recently started letting any squeeze out dry as well and then scrape it off. I will see how that works out on my next project I watched some videos of The Apprentice and the Journeyman on YouTube. Man… That guy loves the glue doesn't he? Lol. But I love what he does. So it must work.

AngieO · Jul 16, 2013

Oh… And I used that bit on both sides.

DanKrager · Jul 16, 2013

That's cool! You did good.
I like to use the plunge feature on my router to make a true keyhole shaped hanger pocket. I don't usually have the option of an open rail like shown. Sometimes I make them vertical, and sometimes horizontal. It really messes with people that try to remove the piece by lifting it up when it's supposed to go sideways!

I did something today for the first time. I applied tape to the joints and finished the inside of the box (see "what does your dream tool box look like" forum) before gluing it together. Boy did that work slick! No worries about glue squeeze out. Just wipe it off with a damp rag while wet. This technique won't work with glues that will mar your finish, like urethane glues, epoxy, etc. In those cases, one could tape next to the joint so the squeeze out goes onto the tape which can be peeled off before glue sets.
DanK

doubleDD · Jul 16, 2013

That's one heck of a spice rack Angie. Good work. I like spicy food but it doesn't like me.

Blackie_ · Jul 16, 2013

Looks like you're having a blast Angie, very nice looking rack.

AngieO · Jul 16, 2013

Thanks

I was going to originally use my plunge router to do that too. I don't remember why I didn't. I added the open rail for hanging support. This is going to hang in my laundry room on the wall behind my back door. It's otherwise dead space. And I can use all the room I can get. It will be handy there.

I guess tomorrow ill have to practice on using that bit on some scrap wood. I have some picture frames that I need to hang this weekend. I found a new friend that is local that does woodworking and has all his own framing equipment. He's going to cut me some glass for the frames I've made.

CFrye · Jul 16, 2013

Nice spice rack Angie! That keyhole bit is great for plaques and wall hangings!

Jim Jakosh · Jul 17, 2013

Nice spice rack, Angie. I like everything visible like that. It is like having tools hanging on the wall. You know exactly where to find them when you need them!! Great going!!

That is neat way to use the keyhole cutter when you have an open end to work from. it it was solid back, you would have most likely plunged it!

Did you sign and date it?

cheers, Jim

Paul59 · Jul 17, 2013

Very nice rack Angie. Looks like it needs some spicing up now.

kdc68 · Jul 17, 2013

AngieO….the mineral spirits trick is an old one. This trick works with naphtha and lacquer thinner as well. I use odorless mineral spirits. Whatever solvent used will be absorbed slightly and will wet the wood and any glue that was missed will not absorb any solvent and thus will still be dry. Finding the glue is a matter of looking for the dry areas around a glue joint.
I'll play devils advocate in regards to what Dan Krager suggested. Wiping wet glue with a damp cloth or sponge could force the glue into the pores of the wood and the water could raise the grain. This could be counterproductive when you may have sanded those pieces before assembly. The areas that are smooth from sanding and the areas that were wetted with raised grain will look different when the finish is applied. So going back to those areas with sandpaper could be necessary before you finish.

Letting the glue harden a bit (until rubbery) and removing with a chisel or whatever is also an approach that is used. Perhaps better because you won't raise grain this way, but it is still possible that glue could be absorbed into the pores.
Using tape as Dan suggested is a great trick and works well. Use painters tape or something like that with low adhesive. A tape with high adhesive could leave residue behind. This trick is great when your pieces are finished sanded or removing glue and sanding afterwards would be difficult to do.
Another trick is to use parrifin wax. Wipe the areas around the glue joint with the wax and the glue can be pealed off and the wax can be removed with mineral spirits afterwards
Another trick is to prefinish your work pieces before glue up. This works well because the glue will not penetrate the pores and wiping with a damp cloth won't raise the grain.
There is more than one way to skin a cat. Use an approach that works for you. Dealing with glue after a finish is applied is no fun.
Your project looks great and thanks for sharing

nailbanger2 · Jul 17, 2013

Nice rack, Angie! OK, I'm going to hell for that.

jeffswildwood · Jul 17, 2013

Really nice, building something to match what it will store is tough sometimes. I am building a sandpaper/finishing station now and designing by the size of the paper, changed my design four times already. Excellent work!

AngieO · Jul 17, 2013

Thanks guys. Lol…. I kinda like my rack

kdc88…definitely going to try some of those methods when I glue my next project. When I glued up my panels for the cherry bench I'm making…. I let it dry and then scraped it. Much easier! And I'm glad you mentioned something about wiping with a wet rag… I've done that and thought I surely ad gotten all the glue… Only to stain and find I missed some. Hate that!!!!

Thanks for all the comments. Now… Gotta find my label maker…need to spice up my rack!!!! Lol

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