Last time i was trying to figure out how to attach the top edge pieces in a removable way. I was thinking of using hinges, but that didnt work for a number of reasons. Instead went with painstakingly hand chiseling 11 square pegs, then gluing the pegs to the inside wall.
And here the cool part that i hope works. I put all the pegs on the inside, so when the outer top panels expand they do so mostly outwards, meaning i can get the inside panels very flush.
Next time though, going with a steel cylinder glued into the square pegs, that way i can just drill the 11 holes and not worry about expansion.
Also cut the cover to size! It needs more work to separate it into 4 panels. The thing is way to heavy. Also giving the panels some trim to hide the ugly truth that its just veneer glued to mdf. Went with this instead of solid cherry wood in order to avoid expansion problems. I wanted the inside panels to sit flush with the outer top part.
But maybe next time i do go with solid wood, and make the trim welded metal to prevent expansion.
Really loving watching this progress
, it’s looking great!