Popular Post Dave Monk Posted April 11, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 I use a lot of 1/2" baltic birch for backers and end up with a lot of scrap that I throw away which drives me crazy. Decided to do something different. Newsawontheblock, Charlie E, OzarkSawdust and 17 others 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkort Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 now that's fantastaic!!!! no one would ever know you made it from srap wood if you hadn't said so!! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Absolutely beautiful! Yes you must have a LOT of scrap!!! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Beautiful! You must have done a lot of glue-ups. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Oh my that is awesome. That would have taken you ages. 100% love it. Marg Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Awesome !!! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don watson Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 A great piece of work. You must use a lot of ply. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 fantastic job Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Great looking box Dave, and a great use of scraps! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Another beautiful piece Dave, RJ Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Great work, Dave! What are the dimensions, please? I was a bit surprised that you use 1/2" for backers. I think most people use 1/4" That is very, very nice! God Bless! Spirithorse Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 1 hour ago, spirithorse said: Great work, Dave! What are the dimensions, please? I was a bit surprised that you use 1/2" for backers. I think most people use 1/4" That is very, very nice! God Bless! Spirithorse It is about 7" wide 6" deep and 4" tall. I back most of my appliqued plaques like the one I show here with 1/2" I never have to worry about nailing hangers on them. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 that looks great Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Great project Dave...good idea for 1/2 inch for backer. I use 3/8th inch screws on the hangers and sometimes I have to lower the hanger to get a place where it hits both backer and top.half inch is a good answer. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Wow, that's another fantastic project, Dave! God Bless! Spirithorse Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Exquzive looking piece!!! Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 9 hours ago, Gordster said: Great project Dave...good idea for 1/2 inch for backer. I use 3/8th inch screws on the hangers and sometimes I have to lower the hanger to get a place where it hits both backer and top.half inch is a good answer. My supplier charges the same for 1/2" and 1/4". The 1/2" wouldn't work as well if you didn't let it hang over your top piece. Gordster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Just now, Dave Monk said: My supplier charges the same for 1/2" and 1/4". The 1/2" wouldn't work as well if you didn't let it hang over your top piece. Yes,see what you mean...In these two pictures, the friends and coffee one is ok for the hanger but the Nannys one you have to find a place in center where screw won't come through,lots of extra measuring and sometimes,hanger has to go too low, so it's going to be half inch backers for this type.can judge that before hand..thanks for that tip...nd Happy Easter to you and Julie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gordster said: Yes,see what you mean...In these two pictures, the friends and coffee one is ok for the hanger but the Nannys one you have to find a place in center where screw won't come through,lots of extra measuring and sometimes,hanger has to go too low, so it's going to be half inch backers for this type.can judge that before hand..thanks for that tip...nd Happy Easter to you and Julie. Happy Easter to you and yours Gordi. Those are cool plaques. Nice job! When I use oak for my scrolling and also like to stain the backer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 (edited) Dave, how do you keep your backer from splotching when you stain it? Nice pieces by the way Edited April 12, 2020 by Gonzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted April 12, 2020 Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 Great job Dave. Taking the sometimes less than desirable edge of plywood and making it into something beautiful is awesome. I love the hinge too. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Gonzo said: Dave, how do you keep your backer from splotching when you stain it? Nice pieces by the way It can get a bit splotchy but you do not see large sections of it through the cuts. I always stain it dark. To me the edges don't even look bad once it is all finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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