Looking for a new project to do. I've been spending a few months upgrading the workshop / fixing minor annoyances, and really need to actually build something. I ran across this in a magazine ad. The furniture is supposedly solid teak, though I don't think that will be in the cards for...
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Last Post By: Leigh Betsch Yesterday, 8:46 PMWe’re gluing old chairs that have come a little loose. Any tips on how to get Titebond in a small crack? Will thinning make it useless? Thank you.
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Last Post By: Alan Rutherford Yesterday, 2:46 PMBeen doing it like (or equivalent) this for years. (Votes: 4)
Wow! Never thought of that. (Votes: 0)
Been doing it with mirrors. (Votes: 2)
Ain't got a boat, truck, care… (Votes: 0)
I can't say I thought of 'just' a removable top, but I did briefly consider using knock-down construction (Domino connectors). This brain-fart only lasted
Malcolm McLeod Today, 10:17 AMTracksaw to break down sheets. Table saw to cut everything else. Jointer to get a clean, straight edge on stiles and rails, drawer parts, molding stock,
John TenEyck Today, 10:13 AMIm in the middle of this now. (8 months in.) I built boxes, doors, and drawer fronts and purchased drawers.
What is the design plan? Shaker? Paint?
I'm doing a project now with free Cherry I chainsaw milled and air dried for 5 years. I am purposely using the flatest sawn boards from the edge of the
Russell Hayes Today, 10:11 AMRobert - there is a balance - wood moves all the time and the back channel helps mitigate the effects. However, it is best if possible to nail or screw
stephen thomas Today, 10:08 AM
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.
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