Sewing Center #9

Looking good!
You really are getting $#*t done now!!
LOL.
I just could not resist.
I’m such a troublemaker!

-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6453794

could you please refrain from using the word “Progress” form now one, it’s rather offensive (to those of use that lack progress that is).

this is one shiznit sawing table, I have one to make on the projects list. and need to figure out the lift mechanism myself. thats a nice solution you’ve got there. looks almost too clean when not in use :o)

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

I am offended by your project’s awesomeness.

-- Beth

if I had it to do all again, I would change quite a bit. But I’m still learning so I decided to give myself a break and not beat myself up to much about this one.

Sounds like a good outlook for life in general. Wow, I’m impressed with your project. Do you sew also?

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

Being very familiar with sewing machines and their cabinets let me say… This is awesome. I particularly like the appearance when its closed. Most sewing machine cabinets, when closed, look like closed sewing machines. When you post this as a finished project please include a pic with both wings open (especially the right I pretty much know what the left is going to look like. You’ve really got your shit together on this.*

• all words carefully selected and spell checked, grammar and punctuation believed to be correct.

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

SWEET!!!!!

and that’s spelled with two E’s and a W. no H no I ;^)

Yadahooty, That’s one great sewing center. Our house is my wife Sue’s sewing center.

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

Very, Very nice. Yup you have been getting some work done. I’m jealous, Great job!!!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

I was also offended by the terms used to express your glee although the center is awesome as some would say there will always be a dark cloud of potty language hanging over it. so not to offend the heathens man that S!*$ is Fn nice keep up the great work. If you get a chance we would like you to sew up this project with just a thimble full of dignity.

-- projects dont pay,pieces are profitable,production is painfull

Robbi,

Thanks a lot. My wife took one look at that and now a sewing cabinet is at the top of the project list. At this rate I will never get my router table finished. Great job!

Mart

after 50+ years in the shop, i can’t remember a project that i would not change if i repeat a design. you mentioned out of square problems.. years ago i cut some angle iron, trued it up and used it and spring clamps as 90 degree clamps.. square if overrated..

great project.. very pro.. have you got past looking at it and thinking “i made that”.. i haven’t, when i do i’ll take up stamp collecting

-- It's not a sickness, i can stop buying tools anytime.

after 50+ years in the shop, i can’t remember a project that i would not change if i repeat a design. you mentioned out of square problems.. years ago i cut some angle iron, trued it up and used it and spring clamps as 90 degree clamps.. square if overrated..

great project.. very pro.. have you got past looking at it and thinking “i made that”.. i haven’t, when i do i’ll take up stamp collecting

-- It's not a sickness, i can stop buying tools anytime.

good point, now you picked up a few pointers for that router table

-- It's not a sickness, i can stop buying tools anytime.

Mart:
That one “At this rate I will never get my router table finished.” is an easy one. Just explain that you cannot possibly do this kind of work without that router table. In fact, if your wife needs verification, send me an e-mail and I will explain that to her (provided my wife lets me ;0))

Fabulous work Robbi, and I agree with what the others have already said, we always spot some changes that we would make if we had to do it again.

-- jstegall

Robbi,

My wife would like to know where you got the lift for the machine shelf. Are they available from sewing machine retailers or did you have to order it? Will it let the machine drop all the way down below the surface of the top? She is really excited about having a similar sewing center. Thanks.

Mart

Here is a link to what I believe is the lift she is using http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2&filter=33100&pn=33100

This plan is where I got the the part number from and it sure looks like hers: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=7&TabSelect=Details&cookietest=1

If not I am sure can set me straight (especially since hers looks so good).

-- jstegall

Mart-John is correct, those links are exactly what I bought. I thought the lift had a handle on it, but it doesn’t, but you don’t really need it, just lean into it a little and it goes right down. There are three heights, completely up, the one I have it set at in the pic and completely hidden. The lift is easy to adjust to your machine.

Firecaster-yes,I sew, used to make all my kids clothes, till I found wood working…

The rest of you….hilarious, I think I will never live this down….not that I want to….

-- robbi-Yadahooty!

I have not really been following this project, but it really looks great. If my wife ever sees this, I’m going to have my work cut out for me!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I wonder if we shouldn’t be able to put LJ’s (on our computers) where is pass word protected to even open the, like they do with kids to keep them off porn sites. Might save a lot of people a lot of work.

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "