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07-18-2018 03:06 PM
by bandit571
Ah yes, the old debate….Tails first..vs..Pins first…...Dungeon Shop goes Pins first. So..
My bevel square. There is a small combo square laying there as well. bevel is set to the angle I use for dovetails(need to write it down,...
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07-18-2018 02:26 PM
by bandit571
Was a very busy day, yesterday…..so I’ll post this in a couple episodes today. First off, needed to get the case off the bench. To do that, I needed to make a bunch of plugs, install them…and then trim them all flush….
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07-18-2018 11:45 AM
by Dan Thomas
Cutting dados on a router table is really messy. I’ve got a simple, cheap, and effective dust collection solution for this problem. Trust me – it’s great!
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07-17-2018 11:02 PM
by BrettLuna
Since we’re replacing our well pump this week, I won’t be buying that spiffy new dust collector this fall that I’ve been eyeballing. Instead, I opted to modify my current DC, a very humble, very 1-horsepower-ish Shop Fox W1727. ...
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07-17-2018 10:51 PM
by oldguy2
And the steps continue. Wow trying to keep the steps short and easy. Today he had been so busy that our 10 minutes was all he could do. I know his favorite tools…wrenches and the tailstock vise. Yesterday the 4 sides had finishe...
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07-17-2018 03:47 PM
by PoohBaah
This last weekend I was able to put a solid 4 hours into the project and it is kind of nice to be able to actually see a noticeable difference. I removed the entire lover level of siding on the back side of the barn. I started slow trying to salva...
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07-17-2018 06:09 AM
by highlander33
This massive slab is 50” x 32” at it’s widest points , the first picture is after I started sanding and though I’d snap a picture before I was too far along. The second picture is after the first 2 pours of epoxy , that sti...
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07-17-2018 04:43 AM
by bandit571
Trying to get caught up….from a “Lost Weekend” and a VERY BAD Monday…..somehow managed to get a back installed…
The way the case was…26” wide..vs..24” wide panel…..laid the panel sideways (...
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07-16-2018 08:15 PM
by JimDaddyO
Picking up where we left off last time. I build a torsion top to replace the old table and make some improvements to the function of the mitre saw. It also gives me a place for some future drawers. Then I get everything put back in place and th...
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07-16-2018 01:54 PM
by PCDub
I have a table saw and drill press which are both inside the house next door (to which I have access, l.o.o.o.n.g story…), I have a lathe (acquired in Dec.) in my basement (along with all hand tools), and my bandsaw (acquired in May) is in m...
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07-16-2018 02:16 AM
by JohnMcClure
First thing: cleaned up and fitted the tenons on the curved rails. Test-fit the frame:
Now it’s time to put panels in those frames. Cutting grooves into the curved rails was a problem I’ve been thinking about since early in the desi...
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07-16-2018 12:24 AM
by oldguy2
We have a Project. The boy wants to make a Bank box. With a hasp for his lock. Not a bad idea for an 8 year old. So what were the lessons of today. 1. choosing the boards. some 1/2 inch hardwood I had. 2. drawing on paper his idea of a rect...
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07-15-2018 11:45 PM
by LittleBlackDuck
Boys and Girls, in general (and MY friiend),
To all my sceptic friends (both of you…, [-1]), I finally bought a case of Domino tenons… (they all know I have been avoiding the Festool Domino “biscuit joiner” for well over 10+ years),
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07-15-2018 07:29 PM
by DocSavage45
Hey LJ’s Check out my new chip collector
My first embedded video!
View on YouTube
Your comments and thoughts about doing it better would be helpful.
Not sure where this will go. LOL!
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07-15-2018 06:16 PM
by Richard
Well I finally decided it was time to Retire , So I have moved to Oceanside in Southern Ca. near San Diego and am living at my Daughters house in a section of the garage that I converted to living space (All Legal with the City) .
So I am now b...
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07-15-2018 12:31 PM
by JohnMcClure
Progress has been slow lately, because of other demands on my time. All I’ve done for the bed the last few days is cut out the curved rails on the bandsaw, and rough-cut the tenons. The short rails have a pretty aggressive curve, so I needed...
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07-15-2018 01:50 AM
by rhybeka
It was decided that I was to move my shop out of the two car garage and into a structure in the yard. It was debated and discussed, and finally this past week it was built. It’s not large by any standard, just 12×16. I hired a local ami...
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07-15-2018 12:39 AM
by copythat
I messed with Aspire today and converted a local company’s logo into a small (12”x6”) prototype of a potential sign. This is right after carving . . . with sanding yet to be done! I also need to add gold to the crown, blue to the...
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07-14-2018 10:21 PM
by Woodbutchery
While working on another project, I needed to re-familiarize myself with working with my half-lap miter sled. While doing that, I realized I need to make something more stable than what I had originally come up with.
The new sled was made out o...
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07-14-2018 05:13 PM
by RayArnold
It has been a wile since I posted , be a lot going on in my life, including moving from Mesa to Heber Az, where I’m now retired, here is a video of my new shop build , hope you enjoy.
https://youtu.be/1TPI7eoxkCQ I will post my first proje...
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07-14-2018 09:08 AM
by darkmyble
Hi folks.. it’s been a while i know so this is just a heads up as to what is going on.
I’ve been given a shed!! In comparison to my previous work space it’s a veritable stadium! Its a 10’ x 8’ shed, log lap, double...
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07-14-2018 05:04 AM
by icemanhank
Some hand made tuning pegs.
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07-13-2018 05:14 PM
by steliart
How to make Orbital Sander with fan ?
Not sure if this is worth the trouble, but I found it to be at least a very interesting build and alternative sander !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5YZr4B4_00
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07-13-2018 03:41 PM
by bandit571
And the supply of lumber is gone….for now.
Took the forest of clamps off, and stashed them out of the way, for now..
Pipe clamps…..may almost have enough, for now..
About half of the other clamps….the “F” sty...
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07-12-2018 07:19 PM
by htl
There’s some very interesting table saw set ups to get this done.You may have noticed two different woods being used but half way through I saw That I wanted walnut tips so cut out the maple and then glued on so walnut.I don’t back up ...
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07-12-2018 05:13 AM
by DocSavage45
Hey LJ’s,,Been contemplating the purchase of a more powerful planer.
Been looking at Grizzly’s 15 inch series including the bare bones model.
Looking at the web site last night I noticed that the 15 inch planers were not in stock...
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07-12-2018 01:20 AM
by jbay
Just about ready to start the finish work. Thought I would share the pics while the unit is dry fitted together with clamps.This will be going in a beach house so there is a little bit of a sea shell theme going on.Knotty Alder MaterialHolds about...
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07-11-2018 12:56 AM
by JohnMcClure
First, those 3/4” mortises I’d saved for last:Came out much cleaner and easier than the 1/2”. The mortise is wide enough to vacuum chips out easily.
Now time for tenons on the straight rails. The easiest ones will be on the fr...
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07-11-2018 12:30 AM
by TungOil
In February I was in Pasadena and took the opportunity to visit the Huntington Library Museum, which houses many Greene & Greene pieces. The museum holds one of the living room chairs from the Gamble House and that gave me a good opportunity t...
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07-10-2018 07:11 PM
by Plasmon360
My best friend just had a baby girl. I am very happy for him. I wanted to give her some wooden toys as a gift. I want to put all the toys in a pencil box and ship it.
To make the pencil box, I first made a fusion 360 model of the pencil box. I ...
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07-18-2018 11:45 AM
by Dan Thomas
Cutting dados on a router table is really messy. I’ve got a simple, cheap, and effective dust collection solution for this problem. Trust me – it’s great!
View on YouTube
223 views |
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07-16-2018 08:15 PM
by JimDaddyO
Picking up where we left off last time. I build a torsion top to replace the old table and make some improvements to the function of the mitre saw. It also gives me a place for some future drawers. Then I get everything put back in place and th...
289 views |
3 comments |
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07-15-2018 07:29 PM
by DocSavage45
Hey LJ’s Check out my new chip collector
My first embedded video!
View on YouTube
Your comments and thoughts about doing it better would be helpful.
Not sure where this will go. LOL!
378 views |
11 comments |
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07-14-2018 05:13 PM
by RayArnold
It has been a wile since I posted , be a lot going on in my life, including moving from Mesa to Heber Az, where I’m now retired, here is a video of my new shop build , hope you enjoy.
https://youtu.be/1TPI7eoxkCQ I will post my first proje...
419 views |
1 comment |
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07-13-2018 05:14 PM
by steliart
How to make Orbital Sander with fan ?
Not sure if this is worth the trouble, but I found it to be at least a very interesting build and alternative sander !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5YZr4B4_00
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07-09-2018 04:46 PM
by JimDaddyO
I didn’t want to start on this job, but I wanted it done. The prep work and tearing apart the shop to do work on it is always a bit of a pain. Shops are never really “done” though, so continuing on with a slow but steady stream...
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07-05-2018 08:06 PM
by wrenchhead
I made a quick video on how I made the bench dogs for my work bench using bullet catches to hold the dogs in place when not in use. This is a pretty common method of making bench dogs and they only take a few minutes to build. Thanks for watching
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07-01-2018 10:01 AM
by Grumpy
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07-01-2018 01:08 AM
by Tomy Hovington
There we are, the Mandola is now completely done and it’s a beauty. The finish is a mix between the Beast and The Wildfire.(Two of my most popular finish). Stunning Quilted Maple Back and sides, Abalone Inlay, Heavy Bear Claw figure on the S...
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06-28-2018 01:09 PM
by JimDaddyO
Just a light work out flattening slabs. Light, yeah right. I earned my keep doing this and so did my little machines. There was enough work just cleaning up after.
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06-28-2018 12:17 PM
by DustyNewt
This shows my methodology for carving one of my 2-Liner keychains. I have carved thousands of these for a wonderful customer to resell, and still have all my digits…(knock on wood).
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06-28-2018 10:20 AM
by Dan Thomas
My YouTube video shows how to make knobs for shop jigs. It’s geared to the newbie woodworker (of course), but probably anyone can benefit from it.
“Detailed, step-by-step instructions. Why spend money to buy knobs for shop jigs? Thi...
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06-27-2018 04:35 PM
by wrenchhead
My 14 year old son has been wanting to do some blacksmithing and make a knife for a while now so before i go and build a forge and buy an expensive anvil I thought a marking knife would be a good beginner project to teach him what little bits I kn...
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06-27-2018 04:37 AM
by Tomy Hovington
I just finished this next step in this H5 Mandola build and it looks amazing… Have a look at this H5 Mandola… https://youtu.be/xs6ENSToyQM
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06-26-2018 07:53 PM
by JWags
It’s been a long time since I posted. Since my last post, I’ve moved and gone from a half a 2 car garage shop to a 38×32 foot detached and heated shop. The home we moved into was owned by a custom kitchen cabinet maker – w...
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