We are always thrilled to receive pictures from our customers showcasing how they have utilized the Micro Fence system in their woodworking projects. This gallery serves to highlight their talent and hopefully inspire you for some of your own projects.
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Rich Wedler
This sixteen foot diameter bookcase was made of alder and constructed in five sections that bolted together after it was finished and delivered to the jobsite. A custom sofa was built to fit inside it for television viewing in the client’s family room. (Picture taken prior to the room being furnished).
Curved components were cut with a bench-top routing circle jig with an 8′ reach.
Rectangular ‘blanks’ of alder plywood are cut to their circular forms for identical top, fixed middle shelf and bottom components.
Base moldings and alder edge-banding are glued to the convex curve of each of the five bookcase segments.
The assembled five individual cases are joined to become the 25′ long bookcase. This view shows the reverse-curved final section. The joints between each section are covered by a fluted column.
The assembled five individual cases are joined to become the 25′ long bookcase. This view shows the reverse-curved final section. The joints between each section are covered by a fluted column.
The assembled bookcase curls around the workbench with the routing jig just before the staining and finishing process. Part of the job was to create a template for the sofa-maker to work from so that the case and couch would nest together properly.
This sixteen foot diameter bookcase was made of alder and constructed in five sections that bolted together after it was finished and delivered to the jobsite. A custom sofa was built to fit inside it for television viewing in the client’s family room. (Picture taken prior to the room being furnished).
Rich Wedler
TV Stand by Richard Wedler
TV Stand by Richard Wedler
TV Stand by Richard Wedler
TV Stand by Richard Wedler
TV Stand by Richard Wedler
TV Stand by Richard Wedler
TV Stand by Richard Wedler
Rich Wedler
Guy Dunlap
by Nick Olandese
by Nick Olandese
by Nick Olandese
By Avi Haddad
Nick Olandese
This 25′ cherry bookcase was built as ten individual cases and assembled on-site at St. John’s Seminary in Camarillo, California. The Wallace Neff designed Library was endowed by the Doheny family who stored art treasures on the second floor. By agreement with the Church, the collections would be preserved there until they became property of the Church on the twenty-fifth anniversary of Estelle Doheny’s death. At that time, a Christy’s auction was held to raise money for the buildings’ maintenance and improvement. I was honored to receive the commission for the upstairs Music Salon/Library bookcase. Shortly after this picture was taken, a Steinway grand piano (circa 1929) found it’s home just behind the fore-ground couch.
Three middle cases, 16″ deep bolted together to become the break-front section of the project, then two end cases 12″ deep completed the assembly. The crown and pediment fastened to the top making the overall project about twenty-five feet long and just under 10′ tall at the peak of the pediment. Working at the Seminary was about as close as I could ever imagine to being a Renaissance craftsman commissioned by the Church. During construction and installation we were treated with great consideration and respect.
The cherry crown mold (shown here up-side-down), was five inches tall and constructed of five separate pieces, spline-joined together.
The original sample of the fluted columns that separated the bookcase sections measured five inches wide with four 5/8″ flutes.
Rich Wedler
By Richard Wedler
by Robert Dickey
by Robert Dickey
by Robert Dickey
by Robert Dickey
by Robert Dickey
by Robert Dickey
by Peter Howell
by Peter Howell
Robert Dickey, Peter Howell
by Frank Garcia
by Frank Garcia
by Frank Garcia
by Frank Garcia
by Frank Garcia
Frank Garcia
Laundry Hamper
This is a laundry hamper, a $6000.00 laundry hamper! for a long time client in the west. The woods are two types of eucalyptus and the interior is birdseye maple, the top is upholstered. The inside/outside vacu-forms and the forms for laminating the solid edging were done using the ellipse Micro Fence jig.
Laundry Hamper
This is a laundry hamper, a $6000.00 laundry hamper! for a long time client in the west. The woods are two types of eucalyptus and the interior is birdseye maple, the top is upholstered. The inside/outside vacu-forms and the forms for laminating the solid edging were done using the ellipse Micro Fence jig.
Ottoman/Side Table(s)
This is an ottoman/side table(s) the tops flip over and are upholstered on the other side. The steambending form, the solid edging form and the shape of the top were done using the ellipse jig.
Ottoman/Side Table(s)
This is an ottoman/side table(s) the tops flip over and are upholstered on the other side. The steambending form, the solid edging form and the shape of the top were done using the ellipse jig.
Hall Table
This a hall table. Its about 7′ long. The woods are burled walnut, and steambent walnut from a huge salvaged urban tree, with ebony details.
The arc on the top, the solid inlay and the edging forms were done with the Micro-fence radius jig. The bending form layers for the steambent walnut was cut with the same radius jig. The bent piece was 2 1/2″ x 4″ x 106″ long.
Demi-lune Side Table
Reception area of Rideau Hall in the Govenor General’s Residence, Ontario, Canada
Dimensions: 10′ x 22″ x 28″.
Figured (Blistered) Big Leaf Maple, Limestone, Macassar Ebony Details
Micro Fence Circle Jig was used for cutting all radii for the forms to make the 36 facet cone pedestal base, and to cut the large radii for the top stone platform and 6″ Ogee detail. (Accomplished with concentric cuts with a large cove bit and plunge router.)
Demi-lune Side Table
Reception area of Rideau Hall in the Govenor General’s Residence, Ontario, Canada
Dimensions: 10′ x 22″ x 28″.
Figured (Blistered) Big Leaf Maple, Limestone, Macassar Ebony Details
Micro Fence Circle Jig was used for cutting all radii for the forms to make the 36 facet cone pedestal base, and to cut the large radii for the top stone platform and 6″ Ogee detail. (Accomplished with concentric cuts with a large cove bit and plunge router.)
Laundry Hamper
Blistered big leaf maple, purpleheart, steambent cherry with ebonized finish
MF circle jig for making vacuum form and matching curved frame to the top panel, cherry.
Laundry Hamper
Blistered big leaf maple, purpleheart, steambent cherry with ebonized finish
MF circle jig for making vacuum form and matching curved frame to the top panel, cherry.
Desk
Blistered big leaf maple, purpleheart, steambent cherry with ebonized finish
MF circle jig used to make sliding patterns for the top so different sized tables can be made with the same patterns.
Desk
Blistered big leaf maple, purpleheart, steambent cherry with ebonized finish
MF circle jig used to make sliding patterns for the top so different sized tables can be made with the same patterns.
Table
Blistered big leaf maple, aluminum
MF circle jig for all laminating forms, cutting out all shapes, cutting out patterns for curved interior of drawer.
Table
Blistered big leaf maple, aluminum
MF circle jig for all laminating forms, cutting out all shapes, cutting out patterns for curved interior of drawer.
Richard,
I have to thank you! I just received a check for a commission from a new client in New Hope PA. He had seen my work on your web site (he bought a fence/radius guide) connected a few dots from other pubications and decided to buy some furniture for his home. Your router guide system will play a huge role in executing the various commissions for him! I’ll pass along photos when they are complete.
In the mean-time, here is a hall table made with your tools.
A very appreciative user – Michael .
Pair of Cabinets
Pomele mahogany, ropey mahogany interior, ebony edge detailing
Vacuum formed curves, the forms were made with the Micro-fence radius attachment on a Dewalt #621. Hinge pockets and cove detailing were routed with the Micro-fence plunge base on a Bosch Colt router.
Pair of Cabinets
Pomele mahogany, ropey mahogany interior, ebony edge detailing
Vacuum formed curves, the forms were made with the Micro-fence radius attachment on a Dewalt #621. Hinge pockets and cove detailing were routed with the Micro-fence plunge base on a Bosch Colt router.
Coffee Table
Zebrano, ebony, ebonized steambent cherry.
The interlocking zebrano forms were done with the Micro-fence radius attachment on a Dewalt #621. The curved bridle jointed interlocking steambent under structure was made with same Micro-Fence attachment. The waterfall edge detail was done with the same attachment, the inlay was done with a Micro-fence inlay base on a Bosch Colt router.
Coffee Table
Zebrano, ebony, ebonized steambent cherry.
The interlocking zebrano forms were done with the Micro-fence radius attachment on a Dewalt #621. The curved bridle jointed interlocking steambent under structure was made with same Micro-Fence attachment. The waterfall edge detail was done with the same attachment, the inlay was done with a Micro-fence inlay base on a Bosch Colt router.
Coffee Table
carpathian Elm Burl, ebony, ebonized walnut.
The ebonizing is done with household tea, and a mixture of steel wool and white vinegar. All of the arcs are done with the Micro-Fence radius attachment on a Dewalt #621. There is pair of ottomans, the embossed leather upholstery hinges up for storage. 48″ x 48″ x 14″ high
Coffee Table
carpathian Elm Burl, ebony, ebonized walnut.
The ebonizing is done with household tea, and a mixture of steel wool and white vinegar. All of the arcs are done with the Micro-Fence radius attachment on a Dewalt #621. There is pair of ottomans, the embossed leather upholstery hinges up for storage. 48″ x 48″ x 14″ high
Coffee Table
carpathian Elm Burl, ebony, ebonized walnut.
The ebonizing is done with household tea, and a mixture of steel wool and white vinegar. All of the arcs are done with the Micro-Fence radius attachment on a Dewalt #621. There is pair of ottomans, the embossed leather upholstery hinges up for storage. 48″ x 48″ x 14″ high
Dining Room Cabinet
Cherry, ebony, slumped glass.
Micro-Fence edge guides, radius attachment, and plunge base!
Dining Room Cabinet
Cherry, ebony, slumped glass.
Micro-Fence edge guides, radius attachment, and plunge base!
Pair of Ottomans
Macassar ebony, mahogany interior, embossed leather upholstery.
All edges are inset with solid ebony using the Micro-Fence plunge base before the ebony veneer is applied. Custom made hinges inset using the MF plunge base.
Pair of Ottomans
Macassar ebony, mahogany interior, embossed leather upholstery.
All edges are inset with solid ebony using the Micro-Fence plunge base before the ebony veneer is applied. Custom made hinges inset using the MF plunge base.
Coffee Table, Side Tables, Ottomans
Steambent ash, tamo ash, leather upholstery.
The tops flip over. Oval patterns and forms were made with the Micro-Fence Oval attachment on a Dewalt #621 router. 22″ x 44″ x 18″ high
Coffee Table, Side Tables, Ottomans
Steambent ash, tamo ash, leather upholstery.
The tops flip over. Oval patterns and forms were made with the Micro-Fence Oval attachment on a Dewalt #621 router. 22″ x 44″ x 18″ high
Coffee Table, Side Tables, Ottomans
Steambent ash, tamo ash, leather upholstery.
The tops flip over. Oval patterns and forms were made with the Micro-Fence Oval attachment on a Dewalt #621 router. 22″ x 44″ x 18″ high
Michael Fortune
Rich Wedler
Bill Thompson
Canoe
These pictures were taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her beautifully crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Canoe
These pictures were taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her beautifully crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Canoe
These pictures were taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her beautifully crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Canoe
These pictures were taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her beautifully crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Canoe
These pictures were taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her beautifully crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Canoe
These pictures were taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her beautifully crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Tackle Box
This picture a beautiful walnut tackle box was taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her finely crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Tackle Box
This picture a beautiful walnut tackle box was taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her finely crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Tackle Box
This picture a beautiful walnut tackle box was taken with permission from http://www.suespray.com. Visit Sue’s website to see more of her finely crafted woodworking projects including canoes, guitars, furniture, and more.
Sue Spray
Lamp Stand
This piece was inspired by a plant stand built by our friend Yeung Chan, submitted and built by Bob Blum.
Lamp Stand
This piece was inspired by a plant stand built by our friend Yeung Chan, submitted and built by Bob Blum.
Lamp Stand
This piece was inspired by a plant stand built by our friend Yeung Chan, submitted and built by Bob Blum.
Coffee Table
The Micro Fence® Ellipse Jig allowed Bob to cut the tempered hardboard pattern for the glass.
The table is 9 layers of bending poplar with 10 ml lacewood veneer and Wenge on the top and the edges. Submitted and built by Bob Blum.
Coffee Table
The Micro Fence® Ellipse Jig allowed Bob to cut the tempered hardboard pattern for the glass.
The table is 9 layers of bending poplar with 10 ml lacewood veneer and Wenge on the top and the edges. Submitted and built by Bob Blum.
Yeung Chan
Rich Wedler
by Warren Snow
by Warren Snow
by Warren Snow
by Warren Snow
Warren Snow
Eric Anderson
Marc Dickinson
Marc Dickinson
Philip Derrow: “Several years ago, my wife said she wanted a round table to seat 12 people and I said I’d make it. 99” in diameter and 4 years later it was done.”
I used the Micro Fence trammel system with both pin and vacuum centers to make critical cuts during the process.
It easily handled the loads from a 4” diameter custom router bit I had made to chamfer the edge of the base while also making perfectly precise cuts for the curly maple inlays.
Philip Derrow
JoHannes Michelsen
Daniel Monson
The finished project.
Plastic rectangles with pilot holes were temporarily attached to the surface of the veneered table with two-sided tape to provide pivot points for the Circle Jig.
Dry-run set-ups determined where stop blocks would be placed (again with two-sided tape), to insure accurate starting and stopping points. (Later the intersections were finished with a hand held chisel to remove the radius left by the router bit).
To insure accurate pivot point positioning Babbitt utilized one of the Plunge Base LED lights to shine horizontally through the plastic plate. This refracted in the drilled pilot hole, assisting with alignment to the pencil drawn layout.
The outer Macassar Ebony veneer was cut using a band saw to conform to the scallops of the inner White Oak. Each of the twelve segments were glued up individually using yellow glue.
Scalloping completed and all outer veneer excavated using the Micro Fence Plunge Base.
Babbit returned to the plastic pivot points to rout the 1/8” X 1/8” groove for the holly stringing using the Circle Jig & Plunge Base. The stop blocks were once again positioned during a dry run (and illuminated with our LED light), to insure accurate cut stops in the actual cutting operation.
With the Ebony veneering completed, the final 30”diameter was cut from the central pivot position using the Circle Jig and a router fitted with a ½” down spiral bit. The final “waterfall” macassar ebony edge veneer was applied.
The table top prior to adding the center medallion and before finishing.
The completed table before finishing
The scalloped table top.
Richard Babbitt