The Woodworking Thread
05-28-2010, 07:40 AM
#1
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The Woodworking Thread
There are at least a few of us here -- I thought we could use a thread to discuss our woodworking projects, shop projects, and brag about our tools on occasion.
My shop has become very short on workbench space thanks to crap lying over the top of my two workbenches. My next projects are going to be storage-related and then a fancy miter saw stand.
My shop has become very short on workbench space thanks to crap lying over the top of my two workbenches. My next projects are going to be storage-related and then a fancy miter saw stand.
05-28-2010, 08:14 AM
#3
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I'll start off, I suppose.
This was my first project. 3/4" and 1/4" white birch with a poplar face. Adjustable shelves, minus the middle two. Bottom shelves still need to be trimmed to fit. Have some matching banding awaiting installation, and the wife wants to poly the shelves. Doors are on hold until the shed gets cleaned up enough to assemble them.
Since this is my first project, it sucks. It's not quite square, the sides have a little bit of bow to them, etc. Had to learn a ton of new things to even get it functional, and it actually is very functional, and ended up looking quite nice. I try not to look at it too much or the mistakes instantly pop out. Had to build it in my parent's basement about two miles away due to size, so it took a lot longer than it should have. Pain in the ass.
Total time elapsed: three months?
Total time spent: I'd say over 60 hours, mainly due to not knowing a damn thing about what I was doing.
This was my first project. 3/4" and 1/4" white birch with a poplar face. Adjustable shelves, minus the middle two. Bottom shelves still need to be trimmed to fit. Have some matching banding awaiting installation, and the wife wants to poly the shelves. Doors are on hold until the shed gets cleaned up enough to assemble them.
Since this is my first project, it sucks. It's not quite square, the sides have a little bit of bow to them, etc. Had to learn a ton of new things to even get it functional, and it actually is very functional, and ended up looking quite nice. I try not to look at it too much or the mistakes instantly pop out. Had to build it in my parent's basement about two miles away due to size, so it took a lot longer than it should have. Pain in the ass.
Total time elapsed: three months?
Total time spent: I'd say over 60 hours, mainly due to not knowing a damn thing about what I was doing.
05-28-2010, 12:00 PM
#7
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This weekend's project (as noted in the daily thread):
Here are a few more views:
http://www.e-woodshop.net/Jigs.htm (scroll down a bit)
Depending on how much hardwood is, I may follow his lead and make most of it from ply. I'm going to play that part by ear.
Here are a few more views:
http://www.e-woodshop.net/Jigs.htm (scroll down a bit)
Depending on how much hardwood is, I may follow his lead and make most of it from ply. I'm going to play that part by ear.
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05-28-2010, 12:05 PM
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I like baltic birch plywood for my jigs and tool stands. It's dimensionally stable (very important for a miter saw station IMO) and free of voids.
06-03-2010, 09:43 AM
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Almost done with the miter saw box. I thought I was going to be done with it by now, but my projects always tend to run long. Unfortunately. And also over budget. Unfortunately.
The box itself is done. I picked up a HF biscuit joiner and it performed just as I hoped. A steal at $40. A big (and hidden) expense has been the hardware. T-nuts run $1 a pop, and I've needed 12. Good thing I had the knobs and stuff, if I can use them. The saw is bolted down, and unfortunately somehow it got off-kilter by the slightest amount. We'll see if my OCPD takes over and forces me to redo that section. Thank goodness I'm not gluing that piece down.
The wings are made and ready to be attached. The fence is also made (almost). The hardboard went on last night, and I'm going to probably wait until my saw gets here to make the final cut so the toilet bolts can go in. The only thing I haven't started on is the stop. No biggie.
The box itself is done. I picked up a HF biscuit joiner and it performed just as I hoped. A steal at $40. A big (and hidden) expense has been the hardware. T-nuts run $1 a pop, and I've needed 12. Good thing I had the knobs and stuff, if I can use them. The saw is bolted down, and unfortunately somehow it got off-kilter by the slightest amount. We'll see if my OCPD takes over and forces me to redo that section. Thank goodness I'm not gluing that piece down.
The wings are made and ready to be attached. The fence is also made (almost). The hardboard went on last night, and I'm going to probably wait until my saw gets here to make the final cut so the toilet bolts can go in. The only thing I haven't started on is the stop. No biggie.
06-03-2010, 10:46 AM
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This is the miter saw station I want to build.
It will replace a horrible temporary stand that I made from 2x4's that somehow has survived for 9 years.
It will replace a horrible temporary stand that I made from 2x4's that somehow has survived for 9 years.
06-03-2010, 10:50 AM
#14
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Wish I had the room. 
On a happier note, I did manage to get a decent amount cleaned up in the shed yesterday. And the renovation may begin this weekend, but I don't know. I need to convince someone to watch the kids for a little bit while I rip the carpet out.
On a happier note, I did manage to get a decent amount cleaned up in the shed yesterday. And the renovation may begin this weekend, but I don't know. I need to convince someone to watch the kids for a little bit while I rip the carpet out.
06-08-2010, 03:36 PM
#16
Banned
Box is functionally done. Need to add a strip on the bottom of the shelves, lock down the right fence, mount the fences for storage, and sand it all up. But it works, and works well. Need to put in a nicer stop, but that works as well.
07-06-2010, 08:07 AM
#18
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You forgot the magic word.
Anyway, I've been putting updates on my blog for my extended family. Completely finished the miter stand, got some ZCTPs for my new saw, got to use my dado stack for the first time, started on making doors for my pantry...been busy.
http://12x12workshop.blogspot.com
Anyway, I've been putting updates on my blog for my extended family. Completely finished the miter stand, got some ZCTPs for my new saw, got to use my dado stack for the first time, started on making doors for my pantry...been busy.
http://12x12workshop.blogspot.com
09-21-2010, 07:23 AM
#20
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Wise fwom your gwave!!!!!
Wow, so much has changed from the last time I posted here. I picked up a DP15501 for 1/2 off, and a Ryobi AP1300 planer off of CL. Built a rolling cart that nestles under the drill press table, and mounted a Kreg Jig on it. Built a flip-top cart for the planer, then disassembled it and I'm trying to incorporate it into the Ultimate Tool Stand - which is where the miter saw is going to go as well. The little box will be kept for projects away from the house.
Started again on some cutting boards. The last one I tried to do failed for two reasons - a glue joint failed, and I wasn't square on a combination of things. Disaster, and scrap for the pile. Just got done yesterday planing and cutting parts for eight boards. It appears I finally got my rip fence squared up, at least to the best of my ability. All the pieces were within 5 one-thousandths of each end. Should be close enough. Without a digital scale I won't get closer. The first board is doing the first cooking right now, will check how it went later today. Still need to square up my SMT before I do the second cuts.
Wow, so much has changed from the last time I posted here. I picked up a DP15501 for 1/2 off, and a Ryobi AP1300 planer off of CL. Built a rolling cart that nestles under the drill press table, and mounted a Kreg Jig on it. Built a flip-top cart for the planer, then disassembled it and I'm trying to incorporate it into the Ultimate Tool Stand - which is where the miter saw is going to go as well. The little box will be kept for projects away from the house.
Started again on some cutting boards. The last one I tried to do failed for two reasons - a glue joint failed, and I wasn't square on a combination of things. Disaster, and scrap for the pile. Just got done yesterday planing and cutting parts for eight boards. It appears I finally got my rip fence squared up, at least to the best of my ability. All the pieces were within 5 one-thousandths of each end. Should be close enough. Without a digital scale I won't get closer. The first board is doing the first cooking right now, will check how it went later today. Still need to square up my SMT before I do the second cuts.
10-30-2014, 09:03 PM
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thread...Wondering if anyone has any ideas how to make the cut required for the following simple looking iphone holder:
or:
It looks like an interesting angle, but I would like to be able to hand make one of these. any ideas?
Tools available: clamping miter box/saw, full size wood saw, dremel. No big power saws...
10-31-2014, 06:46 AM
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Use your clamping miter box to cut a series of parallel slits to near the depth of the dado, with the outer two at the boundaries of the dado. You'll end up with a bunch of thin fins. Break the fins off and you have a dado with a rough bottom. Clean the bottom up to final depth and smoothness with a sharp hand chisel of the appropriate width.
Use a wedge to get the angle if your miter box isn't the compound variety.
10-31-2014, 08:52 AM
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I would also drill a hole in bottom of that dado all the way through to allow you to pull the charging cable through.
The notch for the power button is going to be tricky. Going to have to do that by hand most likely.
The notch for the power button is going to be tricky. Going to have to do that by hand most likely.
10-31-2014, 10:25 AM
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10-31-2014, 11:13 AM
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Go buy a cheap dremel at Harbor Freight with a sanding drum bit.
Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set
Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set
Noticed he has a Dremel.
10-31-2014, 12:18 PM
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OK, thanks guys. I am just not sure how to achieve the angle of the cuts. Have to see if the miter box will allow that. it's a cheapo that a contractor left behind. Otherwise, I may simply try to use a guide and some cutting attachment on the dremel to get the groove consistent.
NSXNXT, good point about a cable guide although the phone will actually be held in landscape so I may simply screw a small eye bolt to the rear to run a cable through. Not elegant, but functional to keep the cord from falling behind the nightstand every morning.
NSXNXT, good point about a cable guide although the phone will actually be held in landscape so I may simply screw a small eye bolt to the rear to run a cable through. Not elegant, but functional to keep the cord from falling behind the nightstand every morning.
10-31-2014, 12:50 PM
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Just get something under the block to bring up one side so the miter box blade hits it at a vertical angle instead of plumb. Shouldn't be too hard to find something that can be wedged under there lying around the house.
10-31-2014, 01:28 PM
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excellent idea. Will give it a go this weekend.
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