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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.
Thanks bro! Yeah, a lot of people don't even use them to cut on. Most just use them for serving or whatever. I generally offer free refinishing to whoever buys one. I can quickly clean up a surface with the planer so it's a fun service that encourages people to use them.
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.
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.
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.
Nice planer. I've been thinking of replacing my old Delta portable planer with one, but the Delta refuses to die.
That's exactly what I have now is a Delta lunchbox planer, it still works great but managing snipe and such isn't so much fun with that one. I'll be selling it soon.
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
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.
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.
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.
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..
I like to go with the buy once cry once philosphy so I will just wait and go with the four post one.
Definitely not a bad choice.
Originally Posted by thoiboi
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..
Yeah, they've been really good to me overall so I like to support them as much as I can.
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.
Well...as luck would have it, a the model I wanted popped up on craigslist last night in great shape and hardly used for a great price. So as of this evening I'll be the proud new owner of a Shapeoko 3 CNC machine.
Oh the possibilities this opens up, I'm super excited.
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.
Damn did you get the Sawstop model with that crazy brake system that everyone is trying to steal?
Originally Posted by thoiboi
Also, why would you ever need to RIP 36" Are you finding and buying 72" sheet material somewhere
Yup, all SawStop models have the safety brake which is the entire reason I spent an enormous amount of money for this damn thing. At the end of the day, the cost of the saw is still less than my insurance deductible lol.
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.
Yup, all SawStop models have the safety brake which is the entire reason I spent an enormous amount of money for this damn thing. At the end of the day, the cost of the saw is still less than my insurance deductible lol.
They make awesome stuff, that's for sure
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
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.
Fair enough.
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
FWIW, sheet material is typically 48"x96".
i know My Dewalt flexvolt has a 24" rip capacity, I can't imagine ever needing more than that
i know My Dewalt flexvolt has a 24" rip capacity, I can't imagine ever needing more than that
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.
i know My Dewalt flexvolt has a 24" rip capacity, I can't imagine ever needing more than that
Try to square up a 36" coffee table top and let me know how that goes with a 24" rip lol.
Originally Posted by svtmike
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.
This. Having surface around the blade is also a huge safety thing. You don't want your stuff lifting or moving while cutting.
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.
Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey
Congrats on the saw. That looks like an excellent tool.
Thanks! I'm excited to start using it once it's not cold AF outside.
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.
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!
is this going past a hobby to something more lucrative?
I hope so. It's not supposed to replace my current job and income, and it's VERY far from doing that, but just some fun money. Gotta pay for that APR+ tune somehow...
LOL...
you have much time to get at that, don't you?
Yeah, I can tell it started from the bottom and now we are here.
Bigger more professional tools and you're "stocking" wood like you haven't done since before college.
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.
Uh, I would say so...
I had a customer once that had a lathe...he literally would turn a bunch of random shit like wine stoppers...
I was like, fuck yeah dude, one day I'll have that.
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.
11-07-2018, 12:40 PM
I'll probably hold off on the planer until we move into the new place..
