Homemade table saw video :)
Here’s the link for the video finally http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_xrx1n2WgPs
Building a Tablesaw Base Part 1
Recently I had a need to build a new table saw base for my saw. Rather than just building a simple replacement base, I opted to build one with lots of storage potential. This new base measures 6 feet long by 2 feet wide, which gave me good reason to move over to the new shop building. I haven’t yet finished the new shop set up ( haven’t even started) but this build is a great start giving me lots of options for storage potential… This build is a 2 part project. So be sure to...
Milling Process for Rear Leg Construction
I am currently making six chairs and the process is truly time consuming. GrampaDoodie’s (Dale Peterson) did an excellent job describing the his chair making journey in his Lumberjock’s Blog. I highly recommend looking at this: Lumberjocks.com/GrampaDoodie/blog . I am not going to reinvent the wheel here, but show what steps I did differently than Grampa_Doodie or Kevin Rodel. Kevin Rodel suggested that one would construct a jig to hold lumber and then use a hand held router to...
Base cabinet for pipe smoking cabinet #1: Putting plans together
My first project that I have posted is a 24×6x24 pipe smoking cabinet that holds (36) pipes. As shown below: Now its time to start on the base unit. I need storage for my pipe tobacco which is stored in a number of different sized and shaped containers. Mason jars of different sizes, round or square metal tins, gasket-lid jars, etc… That can be accomplished rather easily, I would think, with standard fixed or adjustable shelving. I also need storage for pipe cleaners, li...
1st Floor
This is the “Salzburg”....from www.wildwooddesigns.com. These are pics of the finished project from the weebsite and pics of what I’;ve completed so far.This is by far the most complicated and challenging project I have undertaken. For others, I’m sure it’s a walk in the park. For a project like, this I have to be in the “mood”. So this pattern is 5 stories, that means it is cut and assembled one story at a time. As of right now I just finishe...
Adjustable Height Workbench
After reading many threads on this and other forums, regarding the correct workbench height, I have concluded that one size does not fit all. Bench height is dependent on the height of the person and the type of work being performed. Additionally there have been concerns from people with bad backs. It is therefore my opinion that everyone can profit from a bench with an adjustable height feature.bench. This is not an easy one day to come up with an adjustable bench project. A bench that is...
Workbench Build #23: Where we are at since last update...
OK, so I haven’t had much progress going on since my last update other than finishing up the glueup of the top. I still need to trim up the ends and get the skirt glued up but this is the end width of the top plus tool tray. Once I finished with that my wonderfully tuned and sharpened #6 arrived from Mauricio which showed me just how lacking and out of shape my current selection of tools were. So I have set upon a side mission of getting the tools I have collected to ...
Chainsaw Box Project Planning via Sketchup #1: Planning vs Execution
Lately I’ve scratched my head and wondered why I didn’t do things a different way. Come to learn its because I did not plan it out beforehand. Tired of wasting wood and redoing projects so I’m committed to planning things out basically with Sketchup before putting blade to wood! Here are the basic shots of a box I need for my favorite chainsaw -a modified Echo CS-400 with an 18” blade. Its a screeamer and just goes and goes. I dispise the plastic boxes sold co...
My Small Business: Spud Wood Works #8: Cut, Sand, Repeat. Cut, Sand, Repeat...
Hello Readers! There is a glimmer of light in the progress department of my small business. The brightest spot being that orders keep coming in at a steady pace. The Ugly has reared its head however in the form of doing the same process, over, and over, and over again only to repeat it again and again… I find myself trying to stay ahead of the orders, trying to not think about the fact that in the course of three weeks I have made over a 1000 square 1.5×1.5×1.5 inch blocks&...
Junior Cert Woodwork Project #5: First drawer (no photos)
Because everything is in the classroom now it is more difficult to gather photos i will try and get some for yous. Just to give yous an update i have finished 2 out of 3 drawers (the big one and one of the smalls) i have to say half blind dovetails arent easy but the end product is pretty spectacular i also have the plywood back on the cabinet now, only one more drawer and the two doors and then its finishing time :)
