2 days ago
by IcemanSam |
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I have finally started building the changing table for my brother and his wife. I got the plan from u-bild. I am building the project out of red oak. I have the pieces all cut and ready to assemble at this point. I have assembled a few pieces, getting to use my finish nailer for the first time. That thing is a little scary the first couple of squeezes of the trigger. My saw is cutting through the oak just find, after figuring out the speed I needed to feed it. Pictures to follow later ...
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2 days ago
by itsme_timd |
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First, let me apologize for the corny titles on these posts as well as the maps… those responsible have just been sacked. ;-)
Rikkor is done with the box o’ blanks and has put them in the mail on their journey to California and bigguy’s shop. Only a couple more stops and we’ll be all wrapped up on Round 2! Thanks again everyone – I hope you’ve all enjoyed this!
And… as always… the much anticipated map!
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2 days ago
by MrWoody |
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It’s time we start gluing up some of the parts we have made. I drilled the 1/8” hole in the ends of the cylinders and glued a 3 1/2” piece of dowel in.
I glued the rest of the wheels on to the base using a spacer to allow them to ride on the rails. NOTE: The larger drive wheels are not glued at this time.
I glued the front and rear assemblies to the base. I used a piece of packaging plastic with a slot cut in it between the assembly and base. This allowed me to pound the axle pi...
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3 days ago
by lazyfiremaninTN |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ziwuIpnVY
Amazing…...wish that I had the time to do it.
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3 days ago
by dsb1829 |
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I have spent a bit of time wrestling with the Rigid bandsaw that I picked up. I have gone back and forth on the value vs. something from Grizzly. At this point the grizzly G0555 with shipping (just shy of $500) would have been about the same out of pocket. Overall the Rigid won out because of warranty and immediate availability. I also had a Lowe’s coupon that HD honored.
Okay, onto the setup. I knew out of the box that there could be some issue with vibration. Assembly was pre...
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3 days ago
by Karson |
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Those of you who know me know that I’m always on the lookout for wood (not). I’ve got more lumber than I’ll ever use in my lifetime.
But I’ve been on the lookout for some Aromatic Red Cedar. I saw a log at an acquaintance home and I told him to cut it up. He owns a Woodmizer.
I went to pick up the wood today. he also cut up a few other cedar logs at the same time so he probably had 1000 bd ft cut.
I picked up 6 1X10 – 6’, 6 1X6- 8’, 6 1×...
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3 days ago
by Daren Nelson |
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I had a short piece of cedar log laying around I had saved for “something”, just not quite sure what at the time. It dawned on me today (between pouring rainstorms) to cut some small rustic table top slabs.
You can see I don’t stand the log straight up. I have cut many smaller pieces like this for game/fish mounts for a local taxidermist. I found if I cut them on a angle they do not check and bust open, they dry intact. It does make for a weird edge that needs softened/ro...
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3 days ago
by Brad |
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I found this guy up in Canada recently who carves amazing tobacco pipes. I’m planning to try my hand at making pipes soon and he’s been a great help!
Check out his work it’s amazing! www.parkspipes.com
If anyone else has experimented with Pipe making chime in I’d love to hear about it especially some tips.
- Brad
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3 days ago
by Partridge |
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I think i have forgot to tell you all I am going to have no. 2 in OCT… All I know is it’s healthySo I have been doing my best to judge when to go out in shop and when not to…... mostly not to …..
But I have been work on a tool chest when I can…slow go.
New additions:
(1) Rikon 14’ BS have not got to use it much but nice.
Also a surprise tool
(2) Delta deluxe bench top mortiser. Why a surprise, long story short.. I have be talking to a elect...
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3 days ago
by itsme_timd |
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I received a note from Rikkor that he has the pen box, he tells me it is VERY impressive. Sounds like it gets better at every stop! He’ll post us some pics soon and then it’s off to the West Coast for 2 stops in CA (that’s California for all you pen turners thinking about glue…) and then we’ll wrap Round 2. bigguy is next on the list – I hope he’s ready for the awesomeness that’s coming his way. At least Rikkor knew partially what to expect ...
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