havanaholly Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I like basswood for those reasons, plus the grain is fine enough to work in 1:12; not that it would matter under paint, for floors or quarter-sawn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 I like basswood for those reasons, plus the grain is fine enough to work in 1:12; not that it would matter under paint, for floors or quarter-sawn. Basswood that is a carving wood isn't it - And a very good wood to work also - I just might have to give that a try.., You mention Quarter sawn - Love Quartersawn White Oak - Do most of my furniture out of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Ok Holly I just ordered a slug of Basswood - Between that and poplar I should be set for the nest 10 houses - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Oh, oh, what have I unleashed?lol I like the poplar square stripwood I get at Lowes for turning mini furniture legs, and basswood for the flat pieces. It's how I did this kitchen table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Oh, oh, what have I unleashed?lol I like the poplar square stripwood I get at Lowes for turning mini furniture legs, and basswood for the flat pieces. It's how I did this kitchen table. That is really neat - Turning is one thing I have not got into (YET) I'v been toying with the idea of a pen turning lathe, I do like this smaller stuff as it's getting harder for me to handle large wood and in time won't be able to do that as much so this will fill that void nicely.. Working on some more windows and rough cut the treads for the stairs - Now design a banister ... http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/eb26e86e.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/e3c3a460.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/7aa5d708.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Ken, your upgrades look wonderful! Replacing the trim pieces with nicer wood is the way to go, you end up with a much classier result and less prep work to make the trim look nice. I think your house is going to be gorgeous. Can't wait to see more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Ken, your upgrades look wonderful! Replacing the trim pieces with nicer wood is the way to go, you end up with a much classier result and less prep work to make the trim look nice. I think your house is going to be gorgeous. Can't wait to see more. Thanks Emily - I sure hope so - I do think the wood will as you say finish better + sharper edges and easier to finish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 So will you make working sash windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 So will you make working sash windows? No Holly - I'm just going to use the silkscreened window inserts that came with the kit on this one - Being the first one - I'm not 100% sure what I'm doing and have to sit back and really plan the next step. Maybe down the road a bit I might venture off into uncharteded waters. LOL I am using this as a learning experience .. It is going to be given to a gal at work as a surprise, She does so much for people in her comunity a very giving person and always talks about always wanting a Doll House .. So this will be it.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 How sweet and generous of you Ken! I know she will be thrilled!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 :hug: What a great way to get your dh toes wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) More progress - Been tinkering around this week and thinking about windows and how I wanted to do them, The kit inserts laying on the wall is OK but it sets the window all the way back in the window space.. I thunk and thunk about it and came up with this - I used the window trim I already made added a 1/16" strip to the inside front edge on all trim pieces - Then cut the window insert to fit opening - This puts the insert in the middle of the opening - Will do the same for the interior trim which will incase the insert.. Hope that made some sort of sense. http://i1164.photobu...6h/4bfc1f65.jpg http://i1164.photobu...6h/0ebf8cea.jpg Then I started thunking again - And decided to eliminate the side Bay windows ,will fill in this space add two windows up higher, Which will allow me to add some built in for the kitchen and a sink in front of the windows.. Make sense ??? LOL http://i1164.photobu...6h/77b5a549.jpg Edited September 13, 2012 by Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 By the way the insert is just sitting there will remove it - Until the last.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Makes sense to me. I put the kitchen in the like with the bay in front and put a table and chairs and made it a dinette; I made the other side a parlor and put a windowseat in that bay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Makes sense to me. I put the kitchen in the like with the bay in front and put a table and chairs and made it a dinette; I made the other side a parlor and put a windowseat in that bay. Holly - I think I saw that one on this site somewhere - Or one like it anway !! There are so many way to go with these things - That's what I'm starting to enjoy about this.. I can just let my creative juices flow and can't be wrong for a change LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Havanaholly's Westville build in the Team Westville building blog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Havanaholly's Westville build in the Team Westville building blog? I'm headin' over there to take a look.. Thanks Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Yes, I think that's a great idea for the kitchen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 A pretty good week-end of progress - Almost finished with the external trim on the windows - Last 2 working on now front bay windows.. Added a new porch roof line - This will be shingled. And added a new roof line to the front bay windows this will also be shingled - Sheathed the inside rightside inside wall - Will figure on what sized window I will build for this area. I do know it will be 4" up from floor to allow for a sink - Will fill in the outside also. http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/ec6e23bd.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/4106e208.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/d667bf4e.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/5a88c3ad.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/00a0e725.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Lovely! To fill the spaces where the sides of the bay pieces abut I glued lengths of bamboo skewers and spackled over them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ken, I'm loving watching your progress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Good idea Holly !! I'll take all ideas and hints and put them in the how the heck do I do this file - So I have somewhere to look - LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 The Westville was the first house I ever sided; it was the house I learned (after the fact) to traces around the window and door trims and butt the siding to the trims. It's our worst blunders that become our best opportunities to learn how not to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 The weekend is here weeeeeeeee ! Have been tinkering all week in the evenings with little stuff mainly adding trim to the front bay window - And working on some neat ideas for the rooms walls and floors.. Today I filled in the hole where the other bay window would have been and build a window ! Then realized it was screaming for a window planter - 10 minutes later wala !! will attah it after siding.. http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/DSCF3184_zpscb4b03c6.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/DSCF3186_zps6f1aa75c.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/DSCF3187_zps8793367b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 Well I thought I could add a few pics - But can't edit last post once you leave.. So anyway - A few pics of the front bay window all ready for final sanding then seal and sand again - Will be ready for paint then.. Added edging around new porch roof, The porch will be redesigned somewhat as I go along. http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/DSCF3188_zps2a58fcf1.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/DSCF3191_zps9b11cd9b.jpg http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q580/wf6h/DSCF3190_zps602bc101.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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