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re: Post your Woodworking Projects
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:04 pm to idlewatcher
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:04 pm to idlewatcher
I saw you mentioned that you just learned about red heart.
For your LSU builds look into mixing yellow/Purple Heart.
For your LSU builds look into mixing yellow/Purple Heart.
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:08 pm to TIGERBAIT84
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This post was edited on 10/19/21 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:57 pm to Drunken Crawfish
quote:
Also, what kind of oil did you use to seal/protect it?
Haven't sealed it yet DC. Big box store didn't have what I needed today so I had to go online and buy both the wax and the oil from here
Odie's Oil
Walrus Wax
Posted on 5/14/19 at 4:01 pm to lsutiger2010
quote:
I'm not trying to rag on you. Just giving a heads up as I learned this the hard way when I started out. But I've been building/selling boards for nearly a decade now. It's a lot of fun and there are endless designs that can be made.
No worries man, you're looking out so I appreciate that.
No doubt about the endless designs. I've always liked the brick pattern boards personally and I think that is what I'll try my hand at next. Any suggestions of what wood to use?
Posted on 5/15/19 at 11:42 am to idlewatcher
Woodcraft
Deal alert:
4 clamps, Bora parallel clamps (2) 24in and (2) 31in $99. A pretty solid value here. If you use code COMEBACK at checkout you’ll get free shipping.
Deal alert:
4 clamps, Bora parallel clamps (2) 24in and (2) 31in $99. A pretty solid value here. If you use code COMEBACK at checkout you’ll get free shipping.
This post was edited on 5/15/19 at 11:43 am
Posted on 5/15/19 at 12:00 pm to TIGERBAIT84
Awesome. Thanks, I just ordered mine. I should probably order two sets but oh well
Posted on 5/15/19 at 1:01 pm to Chuckd
I agree, I’m tempted to order more.
Posted on 5/20/19 at 7:44 am to TIGERBAIT84
Spent a little too much money this pst weekend, but got most of what I needed to start building some stuff around the house. I’ve got a small shelf in my storage room, but it’s inadequate for cutting long boards or doing any type of wood work because of lack of ventilation/space for when dust starts flying.
So first thing I needed to get any projects off the ground was a work bench. Put this one together in a couple of hrs with some of my new toys. Not perfect, but stout and cheap. Materials were cheaper than the 4 casters, but it rolls and locks so I can bring my miter outside to cut if I need to. I’m gonna add a couple of other things to it this week.
eta: please ignore whatever the previous home owner has going on with the garage sensor. Just bought the house 2 weeks ago so I haven't gotten around to unfricking that one yet.
So first thing I needed to get any projects off the ground was a work bench. Put this one together in a couple of hrs with some of my new toys. Not perfect, but stout and cheap. Materials were cheaper than the 4 casters, but it rolls and locks so I can bring my miter outside to cut if I need to. I’m gonna add a couple of other things to it this week.
eta: please ignore whatever the previous home owner has going on with the garage sensor. Just bought the house 2 weeks ago so I haven't gotten around to unfricking that one yet.
This post was edited on 5/20/19 at 8:39 am
Posted on 5/20/19 at 8:52 am to PapaPogey
From the Neatest thing you've ever built thread.
Got a couple more things knocked out around the house.
Dresser for the master bedroom.
Loft bed for my daughter, mounted a TV under it and put an led light strip. She loves it.
Got a couple more things knocked out around the house.
Dresser for the master bedroom.
Loft bed for my daughter, mounted a TV under it and put an led light strip. She loves it.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 6:40 am to Chuckd
Well, first small project down almost completed. Definitely made some mistakes and could have been more time efficient, but it’s sturdy and square, so I’m good with it so far. Also, no matter how many times you square it up, at the end of the day construction grade lumber (pine in this instance) frickin sucks. Also, I’m getting some kinda rough ends on my cuts so I assume I should just go ahead and buy a different blade for me miter?
Also, going forward, should I add the “X” on each end like planned, or just leave as is?
The table top is pretty straight on the edges but should I go ahead and rip a straight edge with the skill saw before I finish it up?
Eta: something that was driving me crazy was how the 2x2 runners don’t have a straight edge so they leave a lot to be desired where they join up the with 2x4 legs. Is there any way to make this look better or square?
Also, going forward, should I add the “X” on each end like planned, or just leave as is?
The table top is pretty straight on the edges but should I go ahead and rip a straight edge with the skill saw before I finish it up?
Eta: something that was driving me crazy was how the 2x2 runners don’t have a straight edge so they leave a lot to be desired where they join up the with 2x4 legs. Is there any way to make this look better or square?
This post was edited on 5/22/19 at 6:42 am
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:18 am to PapaPogey
You could router the edges and that will hide imperfections.
Keep a eye on Craigslist for a jointer. Now and then there is one up for sale for around $150. That would be a very good investment towards working with store bought wood. Also takes your wood working skills way up.
Keep a eye on Craigslist for a jointer. Now and then there is one up for sale for around $150. That would be a very good investment towards working with store bought wood. Also takes your wood working skills way up.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:30 am to fishfighter
Good deal. I tell ya what though, I have a feeling this is going to be a fun side hobby. As aggravated as I got a few times, there’s some real satisfaction and peace with perfect cuts and joinery and I hope to improve my skills going forward. Hell, I almost want to rebuild the table because I know I could do a much better job if I had to re do it.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 7:36 am to PapaPogey
The more you work with wood, you learn from your mistakes. Also, do take the time and look at your mistakes so you will remember not to make them again.
Posted on 5/22/19 at 8:07 am to fishfighter
Just started working on this the other night... I had time to make the 3 boxes. I'll probably finish it up Thursday evening. Simple, but fun.
https://woodworkingformeremortals.com/three-tier-planter/
https://woodworkingformeremortals.com/three-tier-planter/
Posted on 5/28/19 at 7:50 am to PapaPogey
Here’s the finished product in my living room. Gets the job done.
Posted on 5/28/19 at 9:06 am to PapaPogey
That looks great. Did you follow a set of plans for it?
Posted on 5/28/19 at 9:11 am to Drunken Crawfish
Thanks
Ana white rustic x
Pretty easy to build, but I didn’t do the Xs on the end because I liked how it looked without them and I was eager to get it in my house
It’s far from perfect but I’m the only one who can tell because I built it. I could make much better and quicker the next go around. Fighting imperfections of the lumber made it more difficult than it needed to be
Ana white rustic x
Pretty easy to build, but I didn’t do the Xs on the end because I liked how it looked without them and I was eager to get it in my house
It’s far from perfect but I’m the only one who can tell because I built it. I could make much better and quicker the next go around. Fighting imperfections of the lumber made it more difficult than it needed to be
This post was edited on 5/28/19 at 9:14 am
Posted on 5/28/19 at 10:23 am to the mighty weez
Finally finished this end table... only took about a year! Turns out new babies really take a toll on project time.
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