Thanks for the video. Maybe I missed it but are you using a construction 2X4 for this project?
Dave's Videos
How I made a hand screw clamp
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
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To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
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dpwalker, Yes, normal construction 2×4. Written instructions are forthcoming… eventually.How I made a hand screw clamp
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
View on YouTube
To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
Great video. Very handy idea.How I made a hand screw clamp
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
View on YouTube
To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
Very impressive video, Dave.How I made a hand screw clamp
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
View on YouTube
To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
-don
Nice video Dave, thanks for showing. I like the idea of trying this, but, what do you think about making a clamp with a little longer reach?How I made a hand screw clamp
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
View on YouTube
To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
Oldtool, I'm sure you could make the jaws longer. My jaw pieces are 10 inches which gives a throat depth of about 5 inches. I'm sure you could go as long as 15 inches and it would still work fine.How I made a hand screw clamp
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
View on YouTube
To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
Nice job, thanksHow I made a hand screw clamp
For my first video, I show how I made a hand screw clamp. This is actually the first of the videos I'll be putting out in English and Esperanto.
View on YouTube
To find the Esperanto video, look in the Ligneroj channel.
How I made a Bandsaw Box
This video shows how I made a bandsaw box from some scrap wood. The Esperanto version can be found on the Ligneroj channel.
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This video shows how I made a bandsaw box from some scrap wood. The Esperanto version can be found on the Ligneroj channel.
Nice video Dave, informative & entertaining. Thanks.How I made a Bandsaw Box
This video shows how I made a bandsaw box from some scrap wood. The Esperanto version can be found on the Ligneroj channel.
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Thanks for the kind words. Things can only get better.How I made a Bandsaw Box
This video shows how I made a bandsaw box from some scrap wood. The Esperanto version can be found on the Ligneroj channel.
View on YouTube
Thanks for taking the time to post the vid Dave.How I made a Bandsaw Box
This video shows how I made a bandsaw box from some scrap wood. The Esperanto version can be found on the Ligneroj channel.
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David
The Slit Drum
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This is an older project, but I finally edited the video.
[Spektebla ankaŭ en Esperanto]
Slit Drum
A slit drum is a musical instrument in the percussion family. It is usually made from bamboo or wood in the form of a box with one or more slits in the top.
The majority of slit drums have only one slit, but some have two or three slits in the form of the letter "H".
If the tongues have different lengths or thicknesses, the drum will produce two different tones.
The origin of the slit drum is found in Africa, southeast Asia and Oceania. In Africa such drums strategically placed for good transmission (such as along a river or in a valley,) were used for long-distance communication.
The Project
The wood for this project is 1/2 inch thick. I rescued it from the roadside when it was in the form of a discarded dresser. You can use any available wood of that thickness.
First cut the sides for the box according to the drawing below. The top and bottom should wait so that the measurements are correct.
The box can be put together with but joints, but I put a rabbet in mine to add some strength. After measuring for size, cut the bottom to fit between the sides. Glue the box together along with the bottom and set it aside to dry.
Now cut the top so that it just overhangs the box. Using a router in a router table or the method of your choice, cut the 3 slots in the top as indicated.
Measure to find the center of the slots in the top and put a mark about a quarter inch above the middle. Then in the other tongue measure another quarter inch above that. You can draw small curves to help ease the next cuts.
Use a jig saw, coping saw or scroll saw (your preference) to cut along the lines you just measured to create the tongues of the drum. Sand the slits to break the edges.
Now remove the clamps from the box (assuming it is dry) and round over the edges of the top and the corners of the box using the router. Remember to KEEP THE TOP EDGES OF THE BOX SQUARE so that it can be glued to the top!
Glue the top to the box, centering it for equal overhang and clamp it. When it's dry, remove the clamps and sand the drum all over for finishing.
You can finish the drum with oil, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane or shellac.
This is an older project, but I finally edited the video.
[Spektebla ankaŭ en Esperanto]
Slit Drum
A slit drum is a musical instrument in the percussion family. It is usually made from bamboo or wood in the form of a box with one or more slits in the top.
The majority of slit drums have only one slit, but some have two or three slits in the form of the letter "H".
If the tongues have different lengths or thicknesses, the drum will produce two different tones.
The origin of the slit drum is found in Africa, southeast Asia and Oceania. In Africa such drums strategically placed for good transmission (such as along a river or in a valley,) were used for long-distance communication.
The Project
The wood for this project is 1/2 inch thick. I rescued it from the roadside when it was in the form of a discarded dresser. You can use any available wood of that thickness.
First cut the sides for the box according to the drawing below. The top and bottom should wait so that the measurements are correct.
The box can be put together with but joints, but I put a rabbet in mine to add some strength. After measuring for size, cut the bottom to fit between the sides. Glue the box together along with the bottom and set it aside to dry.
Now cut the top so that it just overhangs the box. Using a router in a router table or the method of your choice, cut the 3 slots in the top as indicated.
Measure to find the center of the slots in the top and put a mark about a quarter inch above the middle. Then in the other tongue measure another quarter inch above that. You can draw small curves to help ease the next cuts.
Use a jig saw, coping saw or scroll saw (your preference) to cut along the lines you just measured to create the tongues of the drum. Sand the slits to break the edges.
Now remove the clamps from the box (assuming it is dry) and round over the edges of the top and the corners of the box using the router. Remember to KEEP THE TOP EDGES OF THE BOX SQUARE so that it can be glued to the top!
Glue the top to the box, centering it for equal overhang and clamp it. When it's dry, remove the clamps and sand the drum all over for finishing.
You can finish the drum with oil, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane or shellac.
Another great instrument Dave. Your instructional video was super. It's very easy to follow and well-paced.The Slit Drum
View on YouTube
This is an older project, but I finally edited the video.
[Spektebla ankaŭ en Esperanto]
Slit Drum
A slit drum is a musical instrument in the percussion family. It is usually made from bamboo or wood in the form of a box with one or more slits in the top.
The majority of slit drums have only one slit, but some have two or three slits in the form of the letter "H".
If the tongues have different lengths or thicknesses, the drum will produce two different tones.
The origin of the slit drum is found in Africa, southeast Asia and Oceania. In Africa such drums strategically placed for good transmission (such as along a river or in a valley,) were used for long-distance communication.
The Project
The wood for this project is 1/2 inch thick. I rescued it from the roadside when it was in the form of a discarded dresser. You can use any available wood of that thickness.
First cut the sides for the box according to the drawing below. The top and bottom should wait so that the measurements are correct.
The box can be put together with but joints, but I put a rabbet in mine to add some strength. After measuring for size, cut the bottom to fit between the sides. Glue the box together along with the bottom and set it aside to dry.
Now cut the top so that it just overhangs the box. Using a router in a router table or the method of your choice, cut the 3 slots in the top as indicated.
Measure to find the center of the slots in the top and put a mark about a quarter inch above the middle. Then in the other tongue measure another quarter inch above that. You can draw small curves to help ease the next cuts.
Use a jig saw, coping saw or scroll saw (your preference) to cut along the lines you just measured to create the tongues of the drum. Sand the slits to break the edges.
Now remove the clamps from the box (assuming it is dry) and round over the edges of the top and the corners of the box using the router. Remember to KEEP THE TOP EDGES OF THE BOX SQUARE so that it can be glued to the top!
Glue the top to the box, centering it for equal overhang and clamp it. When it's dry, remove the clamps and sand the drum all over for finishing.
You can finish the drum with oil, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane or shellac.
The Slit Drum
View on YouTube
This is an older project, but I finally edited the video.
[Spektebla ankaŭ en Esperanto]
Slit Drum
A slit drum is a musical instrument in the percussion family. It is usually made from bamboo or wood in the form of a box with one or more slits in the top.
The majority of slit drums have only one slit, but some have two or three slits in the form of the letter "H".
If the tongues have different lengths or thicknesses, the drum will produce two different tones.
The origin of the slit drum is found in Africa, southeast Asia and Oceania. In Africa such drums strategically placed for good transmission (such as along a river or in a valley,) were used for long-distance communication.
The Project
The wood for this project is 1/2 inch thick. I rescued it from the roadside when it was in the form of a discarded dresser. You can use any available wood of that thickness.
First cut the sides for the box according to the drawing below. The top and bottom should wait so that the measurements are correct.
The box can be put together with but joints, but I put a rabbet in mine to add some strength. After measuring for size, cut the bottom to fit between the sides. Glue the box together along with the bottom and set it aside to dry.
Now cut the top so that it just overhangs the box. Using a router in a router table or the method of your choice, cut the 3 slots in the top as indicated.
Measure to find the center of the slots in the top and put a mark about a quarter inch above the middle. Then in the other tongue measure another quarter inch above that. You can draw small curves to help ease the next cuts.
Use a jig saw, coping saw or scroll saw (your preference) to cut along the lines you just measured to create the tongues of the drum. Sand the slits to break the edges.
Now remove the clamps from the box (assuming it is dry) and round over the edges of the top and the corners of the box using the router. Remember to KEEP THE TOP EDGES OF THE BOX SQUARE so that it can be glued to the top!
Glue the top to the box, centering it for equal overhang and clamp it. When it's dry, remove the clamps and sand the drum all over for finishing.
You can finish the drum with oil, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane or shellac.
Thanks for taking a look at the video.Another great instrument Dave. Your instructional video was super. It s very easy to follow and well-paced.
- SirGareth
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