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| 56 days ago |
Good Working Height for Router Table Design? - 12 replies I’m currently designing a router table to replace the wood frame with legs that supports my interchangeable table tops, with one that has storage for routers(cabinet), and bits (drawers).Here’e the issue-what’s a recommended comfortable working height for a router table? The height of my current table setup is 37 inches. I̵... |
| 286 days ago |
Where Do I Find Small Box Hinges for 3/8 inch stock? - 2 replies I just tackled a new project, making small boxes as gifts. Found 3 articles in Fine Woodworking over the years that were very helpful on the subject. Made all the necessary jigs for creating miters, and splines for the mitered edges. Then, per the recommendations in the articles, milled all my stock for the sides to 3/8” thickness.After gl... |
| 417 days ago |
Any Woodworkers Here Making a Living in Boxes? - 9 replies Guys,In looking through the many projects here, I’ve come across lots of beautifully built boxes-jewelry, storage, cigar humidors, etc.Those of you skilled in creating these-are you pricing and selling them to make a living? What are your markets? Individuals, craft fairs, galleries?? I”m asking because in planning to start a wood... |
| 593 days ago |
Looking for the Canadian Lumberjock Who Built a New Building-Need Your Advice/Input - 1 reply I remember seeing a post from one of you LJ’s in Canada-pretty sure it was ON. It showed your new workshop building going up (photos), and how you laid radiant floor heating tubes before the floor was poured.You also mentioned that $’s would have been saved using a different footprint.Can you message me on how to reach you, and would... |
| 614 days ago |
Dust Collection-What Works, What Doesn't - 13 replies I currently have a 3hp and 1hp dust collectors servicing my machines. The smaller one is portable, the big one has two corrugated plastic 4 inch ducts running from my table saw and compound miter saw station. OK guys, everybody has to give an honest answer to this question. When I look at your workshop photos, the environments are usually dus... |
| 631 days ago |
Anyone Move Their Shop/Tools Out Of State? Need Advice - 6 replies I posted this same topic in Woodworking Skills, so if you read it there, ignore this one. Don’t know if this is the right forum, so I’ll post the request here and at the Sweating Bucks forum as well.Considering re-locating from IL to the ID panhandle within the next year. For those of you who have seen the tools in my Workshop are... |
| 631 days ago |
Has Anyone Moved Their Shop and Tools Out of State? Need Your Advice - 4 replies Don’t know if this is the right forum, so I’ll post the request here and at the Sweating Bucks forum as well.Considering re-locating from IL to the ID panhandle within the next year. For those of you who have seen the tools in my Workshop area, you’ll understand my question.The largest of the tools is a Delta Unisaw with 52R... |
| 639 days ago |
Advice Needed to Solve Problems with Pocket Hole Joinery - 26 replies I’ve had a Kreg jig for pocket hole joinery for several years now. Have built face frames for cabinets, and found it saved time.However, I struggle with two nagging problems-1) When fastening hardwood together, even though I use the fine thread screws with beeswax applied to reduce friction, still have frequent splitting of the wood I̵... |
| 640 days ago |
Anyone Producing Custom Millwork with a Williams & Hussey Molder? - 8 replies I”ve been looking at the W&H Molder and considering starting a business creating custom millwork for builders, contractors, and finish carpenters. Have been an amateur woodworker for over 10yrs, building cabinets and freestanding furniture in both hardwoods and plywood, so am no stranger to power tools or wood. Have no finish car... |
| 670 days ago |
Bevel Ripping on a Table Saw With Right Tilting Blade - 25 replies I’d like to get the definitive answer on this one. When bevel ripping on a table saw with a blade that tilts towards the fence, the common practice is to move the rip fence to the left side of the blade so the cut off piece falls to the outside of the blade. That’s how I’ve always done it, but the technique is awkward to say ... |
