72 days ago
by littlecope |
7 comments »
I had finagled this set-up to obtain a “taller” fence on the table saw.While this did work, it left much to be desired, and today I took a few minutes to make a more permanent solution. It couldn’t be simpler…I quickly gave the same drawer fronts used in the temporary set-up a rough sanding, then marked approximately where I wanted bolts with chalkI then bored out some shallows for the bolt headsThen clamped up the two sides in preparation for drillingAll that was left...
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99 days ago
by Andy |
22 comments »
This box required a great deal more time and care during the final sanding,mostly in trying to maintain the edge of the ridges.At first I intended to keep them as crisp as possible…which took alot of time…but I didnt care for the look afterwards.It just looked too machine made,not as organic as like.I started out with a concept of sand dunes that I thought would tie in nicely with the grain of the Myrtlewood,but thats about it.I dont try and plan out every detail of the shaping a...
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120 days ago
by Andy |
11 comments »
Here are some pictures after the final shaping using a random orbit palm sander.I just smooth one ridge into the next and regrind a new profile as I feel is needed.Its more about feel than any real definite plan of attack.I radius the lip of the box where it meets the lid by hand and then do the edge of the lid.
Do just enough to roll one into the other,keeping the gap as small as possible.I use #150 for this final shaping/blending.Then I go through several sandings using finer grits until ...
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614 days ago
by Martin Sojka |
46 comments »
Ever wondered how to become published? How to see your unique creation on the pages of your favorite woodworking magazine? Well, now is your chance to achieve just that! We’ve partnered with Popular Woodworking magazine again to present a new, exciting challenge for all members of LumberJocks.com. (If you’re not a member, now is the time to join us!)
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