With so many places to post, I've decided to do my "main" blogging on my own site, http://dcwwoodworks.com. So this LJ's "blog" will be a place for me to crosspost HERE for those of you (ok, almost all of you) who aren't going over THERE. Thanks.
My latest is a post about getting into making windows and interior/entry doors…
With so many places to post, I've decided to do my "main" blogging on my own site, http://dcwwoodworks.com. So this LJ's "blog" will be a place for me to crosspost HERE for those of you (ok, almost all of you) who aren't going over THERE. Thanks.
My latest is a post about getting into making windows and interior/entry doors…
That should be a nice build. You will enjoy building it with solid panels.
The two biggest pointers I learned when working with solid panels…
- Try thinning the stain when pre-finishing panels. Otherwise pre-staining panels, and then staining the entire piece later can make the panels too dark. Once I learned to thin the stain a bit, things have worked better.
- Use something to center the panels in the groove. Rockler sells Space Balls, but I use self adhesive weather stipping in the groove.
I look forward to reading the next phase of your blog. You have made some great projects.
Coming up: That damn wardrobe I started back in November 2013, interior doors, starting to take commissions, waste baskets from scraps, twin screw vise ("Moxon" vise) and more.
Craftsman Doorbell Cover 2 - this time for a customer
I was thrilled recently when I was contacted by someone I'd never met before, asking if I would build one of my previous projects from my website for them. A commission! I blogged about the build, and some things I learned when revisiting a previous project…
Craftsman Doorbell Cover 2 - this time for a customer
I was thrilled recently when I was contacted by someone I'd never met before, asking if I would build one of my previous projects from my website for them. A commission! I blogged about the build, and some things I learned when revisiting a previous project…
Over on my blog, I've been catching up on some of the things I've been doing for the last several months. One is a set of wastepaper baskets, a few different designs, I made from cutoffs & scraps. I dip my toe into the "what to do with scraps" debate, and a few other things. Enjoy…
That's a great build Douglas. I don't think I'll be building any wardrobes in my little shop, but kudos to you for taking it on. I love the fact that you plugged that nail hole, even though it was on the bottom of the wardrobe too. Can't wait to see it finished.
Hooray, the last of the five part Stickley wardrobe build has been posted. I'll be doing a final "project" post here soon, with glamour shots, as soon as I set up for taking some nice pictures of the piece. Feel free to comment here, or at my blog, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
Hooray, the last of the five part Stickley wardrobe build has been posted. I'll be doing a final "project" post here soon, with glamour shots, as soon as I set up for taking some nice pictures of the piece. Feel free to comment here, or at my blog, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
In catching up on my over one year woodworking project backlog, I just posted a one part build blog with images for a medicine cabinet I made for a half-bath makeover in our house.
In catching up on my over one year woodworking project backlog, I just posted a one part build blog with images for a medicine cabinet I made for a half-bath makeover in our house.
I've just started a big furniture build, both a sofa and loveseat. The shop is going to get crowded. I've started a build series on it on my blog. This time, I get to start with the tree the lumber came from, sustainably, urban-ly harvested from the U of Chicago campus!
I've just started a big furniture build, both a sofa and loveseat. The shop is going to get crowded. I've started a build series on it on my blog. This time, I get to start with the tree the lumber came from, sustainably, urban-ly harvested from the U of Chicago campus!
Douglas, I recently completed a Stickley #220 and it was a thoroughly enjoyable project. I am still waiting for the upholsterer to complete it, but that should happen in the next month or so. Should you have any questions, I will try my best to assist. If you decide to use fabric, LOML found a beautiful print at a furniture store that carries Stickley-Audi furniture so it may be worth a look for you. Have fun with this project!
I just posted a little story about my recent visit to the Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, with pictures and some thoughts on the furniture and woodwork, and … RED OAK.
I just posted a little story about my recent visit to the Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, with pictures and some thoughts on the furniture and woodwork, and … RED OAK.
Agree 100% about both Frank Lloyd Wright and red oak. His designs are pretty but the real challenge of architecture is to make things that are functional and attractive. I've been hearing a lot of people bag on red oak lately too and I don't really get it though you make a good point about the over use in the "Country" style.
I think a lot of woodworkers fall into this mindset that the only way to improve is to buy more and more exotic (and often endangered) materials. The beauty of the craftsman style was the simple materials and simple designs that were well designed and well executed.
I just posted the next installment of my prairie sofa and love seat build on my blog. A LOT of pictures, discussion of design changes, and the fun of discovering the lumber you thought was awesome sometimes isn't.
I just posted the next installment of my prairie sofa and love seat build on my blog. A LOT of pictures, discussion of design changes, and the fun of discovering the lumber you thought was awesome sometimes isn't.
When i was making my baby crib I made 48 M&T joints and that was a lot of work. Granted, I don't have a mortising machine but still - The amount of work you have put into this is absolutely ridiculous. But the excellent grain selection and meticulous planning does show in the work. Very cool!
I hope no one was holding their breath for the chilling conclusion of Part 2, because they surely would have run out of air. But better late than never, they are done, and well photographed by a friend. Read all about it over on my blog…
I hope no one was holding their breath for the chilling conclusion of Part 2, because they surely would have run out of air. But better late than never, they are done, and well photographed by a friend. Read all about it over on my blog…
I just blogged (with lots of photos) about the Morris Chair I built this past spring. This part 1 goes through most of the build, and part 2 will be finishing, upholstery and stuff. For LJs, I'm also posting a project here too.
I just posted up part 2 of the Morris chair build on my blog, going into finishing and upholstery. The exciting conclusion with lots of pictures. LJ's Project page here.
I did a little review of a few plastic gadgets I have and use in my shop. I cover the GluBot, the Preppin' Weapon, and the Grr-ripper. These all fall under the category of "should have turned out to be junky plastic crap, but weren't". Let me know what you think…
I just posted a little thing on my blog about the process of ebonizing oak with a steel-wool-dissolved-in-vinegar solution. It's simple to do, and I finally got around to trying it. Let me know what you think.
I just posted a little thing on my blog about the process of ebonizing oak with a steel-wool-dissolved-in-vinegar solution. It's simple to do, and I finally got around to trying it. Let me know what you think.
I just posted on my blog about building a pair of cherry book display shelves for an artist's show. While the build was pretty simple, there was a lot to consider in the design process which was a lot of fun. Lots of design and build photos there. Let me know what you think…
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