I've just finished my third woodworking project ever and it, uh, didn't turn
out so perfect. It's a simple chest made of out high quality 3/4" ply.
Plans for it can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/wzss, although I've strayed a
bit from the original design by adding sliding doors.
The problem is that the carcass is less than square. It is about 1/16" off
across its length. I know, that's pretty god awful, but I'm not gonna scrap
what has been an otherwise successful project for that. I'm wondering if
there is a way to apply the face frame in such a way that will not
accentuate the fact that the piece is out of square. Currently the only
visual indication that the piece might not be at 90 degrees is the uneven
space where the sides of the carcass meet the sliding doors.
Thanks for any feedback
David DeCristoforo wrote:
> Mitch, you are falling into the common trap of thinking that your
> projects must be perfect..... your slight out of
> square condition has little or no effect on your project. A 1/16" out
> of square condition is not a major problem even on a small case.
If mine are out 1/16 over the length I'll be happier than a pig in shit.
The builder always sees what others don't notice.
--
Mark
N.E. Ohio
Never argue with a fool, a bystander can't tell you apart. (S. Clemens,
A.K.A. Mark Twain)
When in doubt hit the throttle. It may not help but it sure ends the
suspense. (Gaz, r.moto)
Fit the sliding door to the cabinet
"Mitch Abaza" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I've just finished my third woodworking project ever and it, uh, didn't
turn
> out so perfect. It's a simple chest made of out high quality 3/4" ply.
> Plans for it can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/wzss, although I've strayed
a
> bit from the original design by adding sliding doors.
>
> The problem is that the carcass is less than square. It is about 1/16"
off
> across its length. I know, that's pretty god awful, but I'm not gonna
scrap
> what has been an otherwise successful project for that. I'm wondering if
> there is a way to apply the face frame in such a way that will not
> accentuate the fact that the piece is out of square. Currently the only
> visual indication that the piece might not be at 90 degrees is the uneven
> space where the sides of the carcass meet the sliding doors.
>
> Thanks for any feedback
>
>
Mitch, you are falling into the common trap of thinking that your
projects must be perfect. I always like to use the specs cited by
audio equipment compaines as an example of this. Take for example the
"total harmonic distortion (THD)" spec. THD is only audible to the
human ear at levels above .2%. But the manufacturers constantly boast
levels of .02 or even .002% as if this makes their equipment sound
better. It has no meaning. By the same token, your slight out of
square condition has little or no effect on your project. A 1/16" out
of square condition is not a major problem even on a small case.
Simply trim your sliding doors to fit the case. The slight out of
square condition will never be noticed. Don't let your enjoyment of
woodworking or your pride in your work be ruined by such a small
"flaw"
DD
"It's easy when you know how..."
Johnny Shines