Building a woodie

[wannabefree]

I've been a lurker for months while I acquired parts. My last project was kitchen cabinets and I wanted the next project to be something that wasn't a rectangular box. We saw the Travel channel TD show and I was hooked.

Our TD, The Paskett Case (yep, rhymes with basket) will be a classic woodie. The only aluminum I plan to use is for hinges.

I have learned a lot from the posts. First, you guys are all nuts! Second, I'm nuts too. Third, there isn't a question I could come up with that I couldn't find an answer to on this site.

One thing I am doing that hasn't been mentioned is pattern routing. You make a full-sized pattern for the profile, clamp it to a sheet of ply, and cut it out with a pattern bit in your router. Everything comes out consistent this way. I'll post some pics if there's interest.

Keep it up,
Sherman

[Miriam C.]

to the playground Sherman. I think most who use a pattern and router use a bottom or top bearing. Think I have that right. One of these days I will get one and practice.

We have a thing for the and keeping the bubble oil level so don't forget us.

Happy you found answers!

[doug hodder]

Sherman....congrats on your commitment on starting a tear. Woodies are a fun build! The real plus is the "street appearance" that you get from them. I couldn't afford a woody car...so had to build a woody tear or 2. Have fun with your build and keep us all posted on your progress. Doug

[wannabefree]

Auntie M,
You got that right. You can use either a bottom or top bearing. I use a top bearing, that way my pattern sits on top of the piece I am cutting so I can see where I am going.

If you're cutting something thick you need to cut a rough profile with the jig saw, then trim to the pattern with the router, but thin stuff I just go at with the router.

You can also use a templet guide instead of a bearing. These are bushings that attach to your router base, and a standard straight or spiral bit pokes through the guide. The guide rubs on the pattern just like a bearing would, but lets you extend the cut out a bit from the pattern. So if you want to make a piece 1/8 inch larger than the pattern, use a 3/4 inch guide and a 1/2 inch bit.

Wow, a reply already! Makes me feel all warm inside

[satch]

Sounds like you got the woodworking knowlege to do the job I,too, used a templet to cut one side, then used that as a templet to cut the other. BTW welcome to the forum!

[wannabefree]

Posted a few pics today. Side frames are all cut out, waiting for me to finish the floor. Floors are boring.

[Miriam C.]

Hey ya even took a picture of the sawdust man. Way to go! Your frames look great and yes floors are boring. That is how you know things are going right