Congratulations on the new grandson!

BTW, those tulips are looking mighty fine. 

1 hour ago, Masonsailor said:

birth of new grandson !

That'll keep you busy for a while!

So today I started routering the platters that go on top of the turnings. I used maple to get better contrast against the mahogany. The small holes around the perimeter are for small brass finials. 
Paul

Congrats on the grandson!  Those tulips are amazing

Productive day today. Finished up all the components for the lazy suzan including the brass finials. The finials are the post at the outer edge of the platters. I use brass lamp finials for them. Unfortunately lamp parts come in odd thread patterns. Something I have never figured out. These came tapped in 1/4-24. I rethreaded them in 1/4-20 so I could use standard screws to attach them. Now it is on to doing the actual cabinet work. 

Paul

The last two days were spent demoing the space where the old liquor cabinet was and lining the interior. Now that that’s done I can frame out the door and get the lazy susan installed. I have continued to apply coats of finish to the turnings so they are starting to look better. 
Paul

 You're the first person I've seen using that router, how do you like it, pros, con, advantage, disadvantages?

It’s called a Shaper Origin. It is essentially a hand held CNC router. I have had it for about 18 months and have used it on just about every project since. Overall I like it a lot. It makes the project go much faster with accuracy down to .001 inch. I originally bought it to do inlay work on an entry door but now I have used it in many applications. The advantage over a standard CNC is that the size of the workpiece is no longer a limiting factor. You can use it to inlay an entire hardwood floor or shape ribs for a large boat, all with the same accuracy level. For smaller projects like modeling or toys it works just as well. So far the reliability has been 100% and the support from the company is very good. They have their own forum and have helped me through the various tech questions. The original developers were a mixture of woodworkers and computer geeks and are now owned by Festool. The downsides are mostly user related, although initial price is a factor. If you are not into computers this is not a tool to own. Just like CNC routering it relies on CAD software and their is quite a learning curve for it. I chose Fusion 360 which in retrospect I probably would not choose if I had to do it again. It is probably the most versatile and widely used software but it is by far the hardest to master. But for the hobbyist it is also free and there is an entire sub forum for it and they are very helpful. There is also several tutoring programs on YouTube which are very good. 

Paul

On 2/22/2020 at 8:21 PM, Masonsailor said:

Unfortunately lamp parts come in odd thread patterns

The long time standard for lamp finials in the US is 1/4-27.   You may sometimes find other sizes in smaller machine thread or even in lamp pipe nipple thread (1/8-27 - usually NPS).

Fortunately they are brass and easily retapped to 1/4-20

First, congratulations on that new grandson.  They are a joy.  I have only one, but he is amazing and at 13 now.  We talk about all sorts of topics.  Nothing is off limits. 

 

Those turnings are incredible.  Just like all your other work that I have seen.  

 

Now, I have a question.  I don't understand the rationale about the domino  tape.  Do you care to school an old country boy?  Thank you.

The router is a CNC machine and has stepper motors that control the XY and Z axis. You download a file for cutting to the on board computer that you create on your computer using CAD software. To do the cut the router needs to be oriented to the workspace. The router has a built in scanner and you scan the surface which contains the domino tape. The router then creates a virtual work space using the domino tape for orientation and you place your cut piece on the virtual work space and begin cutting. It locates on this virtual workspace to +- .001”. It’s an amazing tool that I can’t praise enough. 
Paul

Along with my other project ( the swim step ) I managed to move forward on this project. Finished the jamb so now it’s on to the faceframe which involves a new front for the return air duct below the cabinet. 
Paul

Looking really good Paul.  Please do continue to post up progress pics of this, I have an HVAC return just like this in our front room that I need to address...

Progress today. Managed to get the faceframe made and installed. We also found the perfect grill for the return air. The crew was here today to hang the entryway chandelier which took up a chunk of the day. It weighs over a hundred pounds so I decided to hire someone to do it. The chandelier is solid brass made in 1929 and then reworked electrically with LED lights. The lenses are actual lucite. 
Paul

First time here. What I see is beyond me. I do thank this group for letting me hang out.

 Paul that light is awesome & good to see you were able to use it.

Nice looking face frame, beautiful art deco chandelier.

On 3/13/2020 at 12:16 AM, Joseph said:

First time here. What I see is beyond me. I do thank this group for letting me hang out.

See something you want to try or have a question, ASK.  Many lifetimes of experience and skill here.  

Welcome, aboard, Joseph.  Just drag up a chair, stool or bucket.  I think it is John's turn to buy the donuts.  Like WBBN said, ask away.  There are answers that actually work.