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Tiffany

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215 days ago

Topic tags/keywords: bed woodworking wood woodworker

I have cut on a bandsaw a couple times in my entire life…a bit nerve racking…I like my fingers.
Buuuut I absolutely want to make my own bed, I have designed it…and I think it would be neat to have designed and made it myself (with a wee bit of help).
I do have some woodworkers around me to help me with this…although, I would like to get opinions on what companies you would suggest to help me in this adventure.

-- Tiffany--If you could then WOOD!

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dennis mitchell

3790 posts in 1211 days


215 days ago

You might check and see if you have any woodworking classes near you (I know you do). That will give you access to tools, materials, education, and skills all for a very reasonable price.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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ellen35

538 posts in 329 days


215 days ago

Hi Tiffany,
My advice to you is to practice, practice, practice!
It is amazing the skills you will develop as you try things out.
Also, read everything you can find…on beds and on the tools you will use. I have also found some of the DVDs on woodworking technique helpful.
Classes are good…but actually doing it – trial and error – is the only real way to learn.
I found that building a mock-up of parts and putting it together helped me to learn how to do it.
Good luck – I hope to see some of your handiwork soon.
Ellen

-- Ellen on Cape Cod

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feinstein_cabinets

12 posts in 281 days


215 days ago

start to get in the habit of reading woodworkers journal. there are some good articals and tips that you can use around the shop. also watch some youtube vids of woodworking. it all helps. good luck!

-- Let there be sawdust

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TheCaver

292 posts in 736 days


215 days ago

Better, for 4.99 a month, you can join Fine Woodworking online and have access to a VAST array of videos downloadable articles and an electronic version of their print mag.

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/subscription/index.aspx

IMHO, Woodworkers Journal is kinda cheap….

JC

-- Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. -Carl Sagan

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Tiffany

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215 days ago

Thank you very much everyone!!!

-- Tiffany--If you could then WOOD!

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Skarp

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215 days ago

I love my bandsaw, I feel it to be one of the safest, if not THE safest stationary tool I own. Nothing with a blade moving at high speeds is 100% safe, but pay attention and read the safety literature and you should do just fine. I would recommend that you look at www.gutenberg.org and check out the selection of free public domain books there. Look for The History of Furniture, Woodwork Joints, Mission Furniture, and also Ten Books on Architecture. Wish I could remember where I found one called something like Young Boys Guide to Building or somesuch. Read like a college level course. Anyhow those books ought to give you PLENTY of material to look at.

-- Ooo, er.

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