Thanks for showing how you used the 'form' the keep each of the strips in place whilst glueing. Other videos just used masking tape, but your method is much better for large tops. Your practical tips are very useful...
Good question; After I dry fit the segments on the form I take it apart and apply a generous coat of glue to each edge and put the segments back on the form before strapping the lid together.Sorry; I had to review my video to see what I said, since it was made several years ago.
@WhatsupWayneLWC No worries. Thanks for the clarification. I just didnt want to assume. That's what I figured. It made sense, but I haven't done a ton of wood gluing.
Wayne, I did as you said but my chest is 20.5 inches wide with a 6 inch lid height. When I laid my piesce on the form I noticed that the end boards actual were landing on the outside of the chest, oops. I subtracted the width of the chest sides, 3/4 on each side so subtracted 1 1/2 inches for a result of 19 inches. Having a hard time figuring formula for 19" wide, have to use fractions I believe, is this correct? Thanks
The glued up segments should go the full 20.5 " wide so it sets on top and not inside of the box sides. Then after gluing it together you can sand everything to fit. Note that you can glue an extra segment on each side to make sure that you are plenty wide. Also you might have better luck if you make your form wider than 20.5". I hope this helps.
Subtract the thickness of the wood you are going to use for the lid from the outside radius of the lid to find the form radius. In my case the outside radius was 10 in. and my lid was 3/4 in thick making the radius of the form 9 1/4 inches. Hope this helps
well done. Great job explaining all the steps. Really appreciate it.
Wish I had found your channel years ago. Would have saved me a lot of grief. Thanks so much for your instructions.
Very helpful. I was lost at how I was going to do it and your video was just what I needed. Thanks for posting it,
Subscribed. You’ve got some real gold here. The online woodworking community needs more like you. Keep making these videos Wayne.
Thanks for taking the time with this Wayne. You have done an excellent job of explaining the process.
This is wonderful with so much useful information. Thank you very much for posting.
Outstanding set of videos. Thank you so much.
Thanks for the great video. Have a good week.
Nice to meet you Wayne. Thanks for the tips. I'm getting ready to make a toy box for my grandson.
I'm wanting to build a round top tool chest for a freind.
Thanks for the advise and inspiration to finally start planning and building.😆
Great video Wayne, Thank You so much!
Looks great!
Thank you very much, I have been driven myself nuts trying to figure out how to make a round top box lid.. I can now make them for the grand kids...
So helpful now I'm really excited about building my new family trunk
Dive in and make some sawdust.
Thanks for showing how you used the 'form' the keep each of the strips in place whilst glueing. Other videos just used masking tape, but your method is much better for large tops. Your practical tips are very useful...
+Karl Grossman Thanks; Glad to help out a fellow woodworker. "whilst" Are you from or live in Canada ?
Such a great tutorial, thank you so much!
I'm glad Ihave inspired you.
Thanks Wayne, good job!
Thank you Wayne for sharing your knowledge
Thanks Wayne, just the info I've been looking for.
You are very welcome
Wayne I really like the way that worked and how it looks. I subscribed to your channel.
Thanks; I appreciate tour feedback & thanks for subscribing to my channel.
Thank you Sir 😊that looks very effective way to make a dome😊
good job! like your channel
I like it
nice job very helpful thks
Parabéns mestre.. belicismo trabalho.
Did you apply glue after locking this in place? Or while putting the pieces together and then locking it in place after?
Good question; After I dry fit the segments on the form I take it apart and apply a generous coat of glue to each edge and put the segments back on the form before strapping the lid together.Sorry; I had to review my video to see what I said, since it was made several years ago.
@WhatsupWayneLWC No worries. Thanks for the clarification. I just didnt want to assume. That's what I figured. It made sense, but I haven't done a ton of wood gluing.
What angle do you cut your staves for the top.
Wayne, I did as you said but my chest is 20.5 inches wide with a 6 inch lid height. When I laid my piesce on the form I noticed that the end boards actual were landing on the outside of the chest, oops. I subtracted the width of the chest sides, 3/4 on each side so subtracted 1 1/2 inches for a result of 19 inches. Having a hard time figuring formula for 19" wide, have to use fractions I believe, is this correct? Thanks
The glued up segments should go the full 20.5 " wide so it sets on top and not inside of the box sides. Then after gluing it together you can sand everything to fit. Note that you can glue an extra segment on each side to make sure that you are plenty wide. Also you might have better luck if you make your form wider than 20.5". I hope this helps.
Again Thank you
Please tell me where I can find the video that shows how to make the form for strapping up and glueing the top up
Subtract the thickness of the wood you are going to use for the lid from the outside radius of the lid to find the form radius. In my case the outside radius was 10 in. and my lid was 3/4 in thick making the radius of the form 9 1/4 inches. Hope this helps
thanks for the tips!
Thank you. I hope it works for you as well as it does for me.