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Laying out dadoes |
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Dadoes are cut on this custom jig to accept the Incra Plus multi-channel with integral ruler. The base is of bubinga and the sled of purpleheart. |
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Turning cam-lock knob |
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A knob is turned from black walnut to accept the locking cam shaft. |
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Fitting half-blind dovetails |
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1/2-blind dovetails are machine-cut to construct the sled and base ends. |
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Base/sled subassembly |
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The base and sled are dry-fitted for alignment. |
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Knob installation |
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The cam-lock knob and tensioning knob are installed. The turned black walnut knob is intalled with a 1" tenon and pinned with countersunk brass screws from underneath. |
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Finishing |
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A flood-coat of neutral danish oil is followed by three wet-sanded coats of Walnut danish oil. A finish coat of Renaissance wax will follow. |
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Customization |
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Customization is performed with a Dagger III electrocautery device. |
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Final Assembly |
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The piece is reassembled and adjusted for scale. |
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Final Assembly |
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The piece is adjusted and finish fit. |
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At home prior to delivery |
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It's ready for the lab! |
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Close-up of contrast |
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The purpleheart/bubinga combination was chosen for this effect. |
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New Home |
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The osteometric box in it's new home at the Anthropology Lab. |
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Aerial View |
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Photo taken by Dr. Z. |
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