Lamello Zeta P2 P-System Connectors in Solid Oak

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3 жыл бұрын

For this solid oak bespoke fitted bookcase I experimented with the Lamello Zeta P2 P-system 'Clamex' and 'Tenso' connectors. I may not have used them in the the most efficient way, but it was a learning experience, which I hope will also be educational to you if you are interested in this system,
Where appropriate I also used Kreg pocket hole screws.
Product links:
0:18 - Cutting the P2 system slots in the end grain of shelves, clamped on the workbench using the Kreg clamp track system:
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Lamello Zeta P2 system:
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4:04 - Kreg Foreman pocket hole drilling machine:
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32mm fine thread Kreg screws for hardwood (optimised for 18mm board thickness):
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32mm coarse thread Kreg screws for softwood or MDF (optimised for 18mm board thickness):
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Пікірлер: 48

@fredsavage4925 29 күн бұрын

Castle pocket hole machines are the trick. Nice work.

@kiwdwks 3 жыл бұрын

The Zeta P2 with Clamex & Tenso fasteners are awesome. The Tenso are fantastic for mitre joints. I've been using them to attach scribes...game changing.

@bengoymer5702 3 жыл бұрын

Great work as always Alistair really liked the way you showed being put together👌👍

@eyuptony 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alister. Enjoyed the detailed introduction. Those KD connectors will make life simple for fitting like you have shown on site. They will also save you having to carry previously heavy built items up awkward staircases if this problem ever arises. Tony

@matthewclemente420 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your time. I appreciate your reply

@woodbe5311 3 жыл бұрын

nice work mate

@michaelplays2449 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. thanks

@michaelhasson7072 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you

@Alastair_Freebird 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome thanks for watching

@bighands69 2 жыл бұрын

When combined with dowels (non aligned) it becomes an extremely strong joint.

@EuropeanKitcheninstallation 2 жыл бұрын

nice work ..

@Alastair_Freebird 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jgbuildersglasgowltd 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely job, it’s amazing to see how your business grow especially in the last few years. Inspirational for sure! Keep up your standards no matter what 👍

@Alastair_Freebird 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@andydickinson4018 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alastair_Freebird Neat Bench system Just spotted you on the give a coffee sit thought id take a look im Impressed with the clamps and the Joining system. Timing is good as well I am dismantling a Free solid Oak kitchen I have just got off Freecycle they need a Hand removing it to have a new one fitted. Its got Scroll doors the full works and from the Photos looks in A1 shape. Do you have any tips to help disassemble as I'm an IT Bod by trade just retired so getting back into woodworking. regards Andy

@Alastair_Freebird 3 жыл бұрын

@@andydickinson4018 I think just go slowly and methodically and look carefully for hidden screws!

@andydickinson4018 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alastair_Freebird Cheers that my main worry thanks. I'm normally very methodical but as it is in a really posh village I'm more concerned I don't do any damage. I have plenty of good tools so ill take it slow and easy. I am waiting for them to confirm when so ill watch more vids on concealed fixings etc. I love recycling and I'm just finishing using some Roof Beams i also got for free when the reclaimer where dismantling a pub down the rd at the bottom of the hill near me. They even dropped it off for me for a very small fee. facebook.com/webgfx.co.uk

@adriandotsmall 4 ай бұрын

👍

@matthewclemente420 Жыл бұрын

great review! do you have to change the blade to use regular biscuits? Thanks for a wonderful review

@Alastair_Freebird Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm glad you think so! Yes you would need to use a different blade for normal biscuit but I think very few users of this machine would ever do that. We have a cheap biscuit jointer for occasional use

@mdlawrenceusa 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Alister! Thank you. I was wondering why you combined pocket holes with Lamello fasteners? Why not use Lamello exclusively?

@Alastair_Freebird 2 жыл бұрын

Pocket holes so much quicker and cheaper where the more sophisticated and hidden Lamello self clamping fixings are not really necessary

@ChristopherClaudioSkierka Жыл бұрын

That is nice. I am about to make a stile and rail oak larder cupboard(first time using oak and worried a little ) . I sometimes use kregg then I move away from it, for the life of me I cannot stop the mating panels from sliding when I come to screw the kreg joints how in the hell do you manage to get it perfect every time? ps just purchased a Lemello , going to play with it tomorrow it looks and feels like a excellent piece of tool

@Alastair_Freebird Жыл бұрын

There’s a knack to the kregs! Offset the joint a bit to account for the drift… and apply quite a lot of pressure while driving the screws. Yes you will love using the Zeta machine!

@colindaly7395 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alastair, what way do you purchase your oak is it pre joined to the width or do you join lengths yourself to your desired width?

@Alastair_Freebird 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I buy it like that but must admit I wish I’d used a better double sided board for the end panel of this project which had far too much sapwood. Search for my video about the supplier optimum timber supplies in Mexborough

@colindaly7395 2 жыл бұрын

@@Alastair_Freebird thank you very much. I will look it up now!

@samrix5793 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video and the evolution of testing. Did you glue as well? I'm guessing the back panel was board rather than solid oak. The CNC must be useful for jigs!

@samrix5793 3 жыл бұрын

Have you found the zeta had replaced your domino?

@Alastair_Freebird 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Sam did I fail to reply to this? Yes back panel was veneered MDF. I think I glued it but might not have done since it would have been well trapped in.

@Alastair_Freebird 2 жыл бұрын

No actually, although we don't use either as much as you might think (thanks to the CNC). Zeta fixings are expensive sometimes a domino is better for a simple precise line up

@red-lb3lq 2 жыл бұрын

who handles your glass doors do you hinge them yourself

@Alastair_Freebird 2 жыл бұрын

We use a local glass supplier, I gave them dimensions including the relevant cutout shape diagram from the sugatsune hinge catalogue. But first time around they cut the glass with too little tolerance and had to remake the doors! More detail on these glass doors and that hinging arrangement can be seen near the start of this other video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mK1nptxkt5PdoIE.html

@63DegreesNorth 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you posting Alastair! I enjoyed that film. Nice result, although that sapwood really does upset the final result a little. Excuse my ignorance but would you not normally reject boards like that, or fit on the left side instead where less visible? Leaving that aside, lovely piece and thanks for sharing.

@Alastair_Freebird 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do quite regret that, and was anticipating comments on it!!! This was one of those jobs I should probably have said no to. We have been working on limiting the range of materials and finishes we offer. We made a conscious decision not to make space for a planer/thicknesses, spindle moulder or other traditional woodworking machinery in the new workshop. Along with installing the CNC machine, we were committing to primarily panel based materials. The only solid oak we use are these 23mm thick 600mm wide pre-glued and sanded boards from Optimum Timber Supplies in Mexborough. I explained to the customer that would be how we did it and they were happy with that so we went ahead. But having always previously used those boards for countertops, I never really noticed until this job how much of an A and B side they have - they are clearly designed for single sided use only, with the heartwood alway oriented to the same side (which also creates more cupping problems). Out of the batch of boards I bought, this was the best I could do. Getting solid oak machined up by someone else was too pricey for the quote I’d already committed to.

@63DegreesNorth 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alastair_Freebird Thanks for the detailed reply. I wouldn't worry too much about it anyway. Whatever about a bit of sapwood, the carpet fitter really f'd up his part of the job! ;)

@eyuptony 3 жыл бұрын

@@Alastair_Freebird Simplify is the way to go Alister you can offer too much choice it just overwhelms the customer and frustrates them. It wastes a lot of time waiting for them to choose which design and finish to go for. Next time can you ask the supplier to, if possible pick you a board with less sap on the reverse if it's seen both sides? Its worth a try. Tony

@Alastair_Freebird 3 жыл бұрын

@@eyuptony I agree - simplify. With that in mind there should not be a next time - we should stick to the painted mdf work with occasional oak countertops. The truth is though, there will always be the occasional ‘interesting job’ that I let through!

@j-bdekker4871 3 жыл бұрын

@@eyuptony well, but considering you now have a nice edgebander, why not use oak veneered mdf next time? Look for some oak feneered mdf and use endgrain an longgrain edging. I bet it would look just as nice, also considering the feneered stuf is generally a nicer quality of oak!