01-24-2015 12:07 AM
by BenhamDesign |
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When designing furniture one of the things that makes a piece go from the mundane, to “WOW that’s a nice piece”, is choosing an awesome looking piece of wood to feature in the project. It could be anything from that great figure in the wood, to the spalting streaks, and even the cracks and imperfections that make it stand out.
Oftentimes when I go to the lumberyard with a design in mind, I am looking for one of those WOW pieces of wood to feature. However, most times I just can’t find ...
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01-23-2015 03:03 PM
by Mike Merzke |
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Here is the video where I built a cross cut sled for my table saw. Hope this is helpful and feel free to leave a comment. If you enjoy it or find it useful please like, comment, subscribe, and share.
Woodshop Confessions - Cross Cut Sled
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01-23-2015 02:07 PM
by knotscott |
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This blog contains updated links to my reference blogs on table saws, saw blades, router bits, and planes. It’s intent is one-stop shopping without the need to sort through the myriad of ramblings and project entries in my main blog list.
- The ABCs of Table Saws (a tutorial on table saw classifications, differences, and features)
- Tips for Picking Saw Blades
- Bargain Saw Blades
- Extending the Rip Capacity on a Table Saw
- Strategies for Choosing Router Bits
- Goo...
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01-23-2015 07:15 AM
by TexasBlanks |
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Here ya go guys and gals as requested. I am going to give my best representation of “MY” way that I do the casting process. First of all I start with a dry piece of wood (no more than 13% moisture) that I have stabilized in “Cactus Juice” www.turntex.com this hardens and stabilizes the punky or soft parts of the wood that you will mostly find in burls and spalted wood. After I stabilize it i take my ROTOZIP tool and use it to basically clean up the voids and cracks tha...
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01-22-2015 10:26 PM
by paxorion |
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After writing a blog article describing my table saw selection criteria, I wanted to share how that train of thought helped me make an informed decision on the right table saw (for me).
Context: My reasons for replacing my Skil 3305 are documented in my previous blog post. Given a poor and negative experience with that first saw, I wanted to ensure I picked my second table saw that was appropriate for my current living situation. Due to my living situation being a townhouse with no garag...
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01-21-2015 03:45 AM
by paxorion |
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The table saw is my most used tool for woodworking. Given it’s utility in woodworking, it is arguably the tool that shouldn’t be skimped out on. Yet over the years, the question of “which table saw is right for me” question is posted time and time again by new woodworkers, with a price point that is fixed to a specific niche, between a high-end jobsite saw and the entry level full-sized (contractor/hybrid) table saws (as of the date of this post, somewhere between $5...
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01-20-2015 03:40 AM
by pjones46 |
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Wood prep before finishing
The secret to perfect finish is proper sanding of your project. All surfaces should be clean and free from all dirt and oils. Prep sanding is done with progressively finer grits. On unfinished wood, prepare the surface by using medium grit paper first, and then progress to finer grades. With most raw woods, if you are hand sanding, start sanding in the direction of the grain using a #100-150 grit paper before staining and work up to #220 grit paper. You can make ...
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01-17-2015 05:10 PM
by jeffbranch |
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I have built a number of bookcases since completing my first woodworking project in 1983. All of these bookcases are my own design. One design I really like is called the Kirkwood. I have built so many bookcases, I decided to begin naming newer ones after antebellum homes. One of my favorite such homes is Kirkwood in Eutaw, Alabama (see it by clicking here).
This bookcase is basic case construction with the addition of bracket feet and moldings.
Clicking the link below will tak...
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01-16-2015 08:00 PM
by BenhamDesign |
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Maybe I’m just the rebellious type, but when a friend told me it is not possible to steam bend kiln dried lumber, I just had to try. My plan was to create a wooden handle that had three tight bends in it. [ Continue Reading....] to see how I got it to bend.
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01-13-2015 01:32 AM
by wdwrkr631 |
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Just released a new video on my YouTube Channel woodworker 631. Build a paddle cutting board. Check it out. Please subscribe to my channel if you like the videos. You will be notified of new releases when you are a subscriber. Thank you for your support. Here is a link to the video.http://youtu.be/tv0dcTIqtqM
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