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re: Post your Woodworking Projects
Posted on 8/14/19 at 3:59 pm to LSUWoodworker
Posted on 8/14/19 at 3:59 pm to LSUWoodworker
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Stine in Walker
I get a lot of mine here, mostly because it's only a half mile from my house. I've gotten some really nicely figured maple a couple times. Other times their maple looks more suitable for firewood. Kinda hit or miss.
Their hardwood selection is otherwise the same as the box stores - red oak and poplar.
They sell the maple by the BF, the rest is sold per piece.
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Posted on 8/14/19 at 4:47 pm to CarRamrod
Service Lumber & Supply
Posted on 8/14/19 at 5:41 pm to His Dudeness
Service has a good selection, but they seem to be geared toward people buying in bulk. It felt like I was bothering them to get just four boards. They also won't cut anything for you, so bring a saw or come prepared to carry 10-12' long pieces home. I just had my truck when I went, so I used their crappy handsaw in the parking lot to cut the boards to fit in the bed.
Posted on 8/14/19 at 6:08 pm to CarRamrod
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Yea. Brazos can't be the only supplier.
Brazos is gonna be hard to beat, they have a great selection. Now as far as being open at convenient times, that's another story
Posted on 8/15/19 at 1:25 pm to TomSpanks
Fixing to build a oak door like one I already built.
So, first was to hit up my stock pile. Some true 2"x8" boards.
The door finish size will be 32"x 80". So, I lay out and sawed up my rough boards. Then passed one side (fresh sawed side) on the jointer.
After that, I passed all boards thru the planner. You want to do one pass on each board, the adjust and then another pass. Once you get to the thickness you want, all boards are the same.
Had to call it a day. Got to hot for me. Will start again tomorrow morning.
So, first was to hit up my stock pile. Some true 2"x8" boards.
The door finish size will be 32"x 80". So, I lay out and sawed up my rough boards. Then passed one side (fresh sawed side) on the jointer.
After that, I passed all boards thru the planner. You want to do one pass on each board, the adjust and then another pass. Once you get to the thickness you want, all boards are the same.
Had to call it a day. Got to hot for me. Will start again tomorrow morning.
Posted on 8/15/19 at 7:58 pm to Drunken Crawfish
Been wanting to use some black walnut I have had for 40 years. This wood is gorgeous. Best to describe it as the color of chocolate milk. Finally decided to make a cabinet for my turn table. Will copy design of old cabinet and transfer glass and hardware. Only have 7 boards but all are 8’ x 2” x 8”. One board is 12” wide. Been watching u tubes and buy old school tools. I work as a structural fitter once saving money to go to college. So I know a little about making thinks. But do not have a lot of fancy tools. Bought Kreg kit, Stanley 150 miter saw, squares, work bench, Bosch sander and clamps. Will post picks when I can figure out how. The final product will be a little rough ( as long as it retains that chocolate milk color) l don’t care how rough it is. Any comments will be appreciated. Oh yeah, have old table and skill saw.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 4:54 am to fishfighter
Nice. And sound proof also.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 7:24 am to yattan
Door weight is close to 150lbs. All doors in this house is built the same.
Bathroom pocket door.
All doors in this house is built the same. Bathroom pocket door.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 12:03 pm to yattan
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Only have 7 boards but all are 8’ x 2” x 8”.
You should be able to resaw those and double your amount.
A bandsaw is a wonderful machine.
Also, interesting to note about walnut, it's one of only a few (if not the only) wood that lightens with exposure. All other woods darken.
I built a cabinet with some. Wonderful to work with.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 12:20 pm to fishfighter
Got some more work done on that door.
First was to pass edges on a tablesaw set up with a Dado blade. I used some scraps to set the blade.
Then I had to join two boards for the bottom cross piece. Picking the best sides to match and marling spots to were I used my biscuit joiner.
Then do my cuts.
Glued up with gorilla glue and clamped, I put that to the side to dry.
Was time to start work on the sills.
Had 6 to do. I used the tablesaw and a chisel.
Back to that bottom board. A very lite sand. Guess were it's join?
Now the frame is all set with just clamps keeping it together. Had to call it a day due to the heat.
Maybe tomorrow I will finish this door out. Got a lot of planning for the fill boards.
First was to pass edges on a tablesaw set up with a Dado blade. I used some scraps to set the blade.
Then I had to join two boards for the bottom cross piece. Picking the best sides to match and marling spots to were I used my biscuit joiner.
Then do my cuts.
Glued up with gorilla glue and clamped, I put that to the side to dry.
Was time to start work on the sills.
Had 6 to do. I used the tablesaw and a chisel.
Back to that bottom board. A very lite sand. Guess were it's join?
Now the frame is all set with just clamps keeping it together. Had to call it a day due to the heat.
Maybe tomorrow I will finish this door out. Got a lot of planning for the fill boards.This post was edited on 8/16/19 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 8/16/19 at 1:55 pm to fishfighter
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Maybe tomorrow I will finish this door out. Got a lot of planning for the fill boards
Maybe I missed it but how are you planning on adding the fill panels if the door is already glued up?
Posted on 8/16/19 at 2:20 pm to TomSpanks
quote:
Maybe I missed it but how are you planning on adding the fill panels if the door is already glued up?
He dry fit it to make sure all joints were flush. No glue, just clamps.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 9:31 pm to bbvdd
The turntable cabinet is small. Copy of old pioneer component cabinet made of particle board and age had done it in. I want to leave the thickness of the wood. Years ago made a jewelry box (simple box) from one board. Planed the board down, made the box then clear stained the wood. The wood turned gun stock walnut. Very nice dark walnut. I have a thick unplanned teak coffee table that’s rough lumber, heavy and solid as a rock that was bought. Want to make the cabinet thick and rough like the table. The growth rings of the walnut look like those of sinker cypress. Pencil lead apart. I was wrong on the thickness, the boards are 1 3/8 inches thick. Cut boards will be short so should be able to work with rather easily ( l hope). The Stanley 150 miter saw makes a fine and accurate cut. I also plan to make sides, bottom and shelves larger than needed, then cut as whole to fit. Has glass door and glass top. Thinking about granite shelves? Thank you for your input.
Posted on 8/16/19 at 10:13 pm to fishfighter
Just a tidbit: years ago my wife and I bought a solid oak bookshelf from unfinished furniture on airline. Time past and we went back to buy another. They had three left and said for then on they would only have oak veneer book cases. We bought all three. They have probably doubled in value since. The Petena (spelling) on red oak just gets better with age. Those red doors will just get better with tome. Well done.
Posted on 8/18/19 at 7:37 am to yattan
Got the door all dry fit, just have to glue it up. For some dam reason, I am unable to email pictures from my phone. 
Posted on 8/22/19 at 10:07 am to fishfighter
Got my phone fixed. Guess my grandson deleted email app.
Putting the door together. Used clamps and a square to keep everything lined up.
The door inserts are ship lap. Planned down to fit tight into the door frame. They float and not glued in place. Before putting everything together, everything was sanded.
Notice that I used 6 pipe clamps. By doing that, that keeps the frame flushed.
All glue dried.
Then I had spaced the fill boards at a nickel gap. Then I nailed each board in the end centers to keep them in place. A little wood filler to cover the nails, a little more sanding and then trimming the frame, it was time to varnish.
Few coats on sprayed on Varnish.
Using old time type of door locks, I had to mortise out a 5/8" wide by 4" long and 3 1/2" deep hole were the lock slides into. Didn't take a picture, but will.
Putting the door together. Used clamps and a square to keep everything lined up.
The door inserts are ship lap. Planned down to fit tight into the door frame. They float and not glued in place. Before putting everything together, everything was sanded.
Notice that I used 6 pipe clamps. By doing that, that keeps the frame flushed.
All glue dried.
Then I had spaced the fill boards at a nickel gap. Then I nailed each board in the end centers to keep them in place. A little wood filler to cover the nails, a little more sanding and then trimming the frame, it was time to varnish.
Few coats on sprayed on Varnish.
Using old time type of door locks, I had to mortise out a 5/8" wide by 4" long and 3 1/2" deep hole were the lock slides into. Didn't take a picture, but will.
Posted on 8/22/19 at 11:09 am to fishfighter
The door came out great looking, nice job.
Posted on 8/22/19 at 12:15 pm to fishfighter
i love this thread
i envy you folks that can do this type of stuff
i envy you folks that can do this type of stuff
Posted on 8/22/19 at 12:54 pm to TomSpanks
Thanks. I still have one more to build.
Posted on 8/22/19 at 7:59 pm to fishfighter
Looks really great fish.
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