This post is about the process of the octagon pedestal i made. It was a first on 80% of it. A lot was learned. A lot not to do also lol. Started out milling the stock for the panels, styles and rails. Didn't know that grain direction mattered on routing till this project.
Once got the panels, stiles and rails milled i applied finish to the panels. I applied the finish on the panels before assembly because the panels are free floating. That way if they move no bare wood will be exposed. Also to be able to remove glue easily after glue up.
Then I glued the panels. When I glued up the panels I left the stiles longer than the actual panels. Then cut them to size. Next one think going to try cutting to size before glue up. Take all the advice any of you have in this.
After cut panels to size, I used a 22.5 degree lock miter bit. These bits come in sets of two. I used one bit on half of the panels then the other bit on the other half of panels. Using the same bit for each panel instead of alternating bits for each side of the panel seemed easier to me. Then for gluing up the panels together i use epoxy with a hour and half working time. Thanks for all the input when was asking about this. Made the process a lot easier. Used ratcheting straps to clamp it.
Then started the top. Cut the trim to width, routed the profile then mitered to fit. After the top and side trim pieces where routed and mitered i glued them together.
Once the trim was glued up I cut a piece of plywood to insert in the top. Used dado to cut notch out of top of the panels for the plywood to rest on. Inserted the plywood then clamped the trim on. Marked a line on the plywood so could line the trim up to glue them to the plywood. The top is removable so the mount could be removed.
Once that was done I cut a piece of plywood for the bottom. Installed bottom trim and installed casters.
Then sanded and applied finish. Used a hard wax oil.
Want to thank everyone one that gave insight on this project and very grateful to be a part of such a great community. Thanks for looking!
Once got the panels, stiles and rails milled i applied finish to the panels. I applied the finish on the panels before assembly because the panels are free floating. That way if they move no bare wood will be exposed. Also to be able to remove glue easily after glue up.
Then I glued the panels. When I glued up the panels I left the stiles longer than the actual panels. Then cut them to size. Next one think going to try cutting to size before glue up. Take all the advice any of you have in this.
After cut panels to size, I used a 22.5 degree lock miter bit. These bits come in sets of two. I used one bit on half of the panels then the other bit on the other half of panels. Using the same bit for each panel instead of alternating bits for each side of the panel seemed easier to me. Then for gluing up the panels together i use epoxy with a hour and half working time. Thanks for all the input when was asking about this. Made the process a lot easier. Used ratcheting straps to clamp it.
Then started the top. Cut the trim to width, routed the profile then mitered to fit. After the top and side trim pieces where routed and mitered i glued them together.
Once the trim was glued up I cut a piece of plywood to insert in the top. Used dado to cut notch out of top of the panels for the plywood to rest on. Inserted the plywood then clamped the trim on. Marked a line on the plywood so could line the trim up to glue them to the plywood. The top is removable so the mount could be removed.
Once that was done I cut a piece of plywood for the bottom. Installed bottom trim and installed casters.
Then sanded and applied finish. Used a hard wax oil.
Want to thank everyone one that gave insight on this project and very grateful to be a part of such a great community. Thanks for looking!
