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Those all look great but those two striped ones are stunning cutting boards. I wouldn't want to cut on them they look so good.
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For the one with the five stripes down the middle it was a fun surprise to see that the maple used was curly, wasn't expecting that at all.
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And just like that, they're all gone. This was the fastest I got rid of three freshly made boards. Hope it's a sign of things to come.
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FINALLY got this map frame finished. Had to do all of the finishing work in my basement since it's far too cold outside to do finishing work. One of my wife and I's life goals is to visit all the national parks in the country so, in order to track our progress, I bought this map off of Amazon and went about framing it to hang up and pin our progress. Frame is made out of solid walnut with half lap joints, no screws used in the making of this frame. We've made a good amount of progress in the last year or two but definitely have a long way to go!
In other news, this paduk serving board finally made its maiden voyage at thanksgiving.
And for attention, here's a sleeping puppy.
In other news, this paduk serving board finally made its maiden voyage at thanksgiving.
And for attention, here's a sleeping puppy.
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Also, I got an awesome deal on black friday for this DeWalt planer that I've always wanted so I pulled the trigger on it. New table saw coming in the spring time and MAYBE a CNC machine over the winter. I'm still trying to sell my wife on that one.
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Nice planer. I've been thinking of replacing my old Delta portable planer with one, but the Delta refuses to die.
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Frame looks really good.
Congrats! Nice pickup on the planer. I have been eying that one since I started doing wood work now but I think it will have to wait another year.
Congrats! Nice pickup on the planer. I have been eying that one since I started doing wood work now but I think it will have to wait another year.
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Depending on how much you're doing, you can go with one of the two post planers (the one I got is a four post, my current one is a two post) as they are quite a lot cheaper but have some drawbacks. If you're doing a lot then get the nicer one.
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I like to go with the buy once cry once philosphy so I will just wait and go with the four post one.
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On Amazon right?!? I've been eyeing it too...
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Ahhh gotta head to the nearby Rockler and support the business as well, woodworking is a lost art. I'll probably hold off on the planer until we move into the new place..
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Definitely not a bad choice.
Yeah, they've been really good to me overall so I like to support them as much as I can.
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Oh the possibilities this opens up, I'm super excited.
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OH man...
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My efforts to upgrade the shop over the winter continues. Out goes the DeWalt jobsite table saw and in comes the SawStop contractor saw with 36" (!!!) rip capacity.
I just realized I didn't post a pic of the CNC machine so I'll grab one tonight. I finally got a shitty laptop from my parents to run the damn thing so I want to get it going this weekend if I can.
I just realized I didn't post a pic of the CNC machine so I'll grab one tonight. I finally got a shitty laptop from my parents to run the damn thing so I want to get it going this weekend if I can.
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Damn did you get the Sawstop model with that crazy brake system that everyone is trying to steal?
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Also, why would you ever need to RIP 36" Are you finding and buying 72" sheet material somewhere
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I don't necessarily have to rip 72" material on the regular but you have to get the 36" model to get the good fence system. Also, i've already come across a number of instances on my current saw (21" rip) that I needed more.
FWIW, sheet material is typically 48"x96".
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i know My Dewalt flexvolt has a 24" rip capacity, I can't imagine ever needing more than that
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A great fence is a must. And I have a 52” Unisaw with outfeed table. You should get as much surface as you can around the blade. So much more flexibility from the tool that way.
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Congrats on the saw. That looks like an excellent tool.
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I'm going to make a folding outfeed and attach it to the ass end of the saw. I don't have space for a permanent one.
Thanks! I'm excited to start using it once it's not cold AF outside.
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I'm also just ripping sheet goods , not building coffee tables
different application, for sure!
different application, for sure!
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sell me your dewalt???
My efforts to upgrade the shop over the winter continues. Out goes the DeWalt jobsite table saw and in comes the SawStop contractor saw with 36" (!!!) rip capacity.
I just realized I didn't post a pic of the CNC machine so I'll grab one tonight. I finally got a shitty laptop from my parents to run the damn thing so I want to get it going this weekend if I can.
I just realized I didn't post a pic of the CNC machine so I'll grab one tonight. I finally got a shitty laptop from my parents to run the damn thing so I want to get it going this weekend if I can.
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Sure! Pickup only. Newish blade!
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Track saw
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It's finally here! The only thing missing is the mobile base which arrives next week. Now to wait 2-3 more months to put the fucker together...
In other news, the custom metal legs for my final project from last fall arrived over the weekend. The top for this coffee table build is nearly done with the finish, that I'm having to do indoors because -20 outside, so I'll be able to put this thing together soon!
Lastly, got a steal of a deal on thish 2" thick chunk of walnut. Will be doing a cutting board for my cousin with CNC routed text. I'll also be using that super figured part at the top for other projects like boxes. More to come in the spring time!
In other news, the custom metal legs for my final project from last fall arrived over the weekend. The top for this coffee table build is nearly done with the finish, that I'm having to do indoors because -20 outside, so I'll be able to put this thing together soon!
Lastly, got a steal of a deal on thish 2" thick chunk of walnut. Will be doing a cutting board for my cousin with CNC routed text. I'll also be using that super figured part at the top for other projects like boxes. More to come in the spring time!
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Right, and I've found that the better tools yield better results that look much nicer so I enjoy the fruits of my labor a lot more. I'm going to kick of seriously selling stuff this year and see where it takes me. I'll probably sell more of the small things like EDC trays, valet's, boxes, coasters, cutting boards, etc rather than the big things like tables which are harder to move. The CNC machine will allow a good deal of personalization for anyone who wants to add a bit more which will help with sales and extra profit. We'll see what happens and hopefully it goes well! If not, I still have a pretty cool hobby.
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Was he successful in selling wine stoppers?
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Well gents, the I've finally sold my first piece of furniture I made. This was a prototype of a new design that I wanted to make and thought I'd start with a lower end wood for a trial. Made this one out of select pine (lol) and some custom metal legs that I posted up above. Put it up for sale on facebook at 9pm last night and by the time I woke up I had three offers to buy it. Hope this is a sign of things to come! I'll be making more of these, likely in hard wood, in the spring.
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Nice, simplistic look. Nice work.