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    Leg angle vs. strength question

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    My son and I recently made the footstool in the picture above, and I have a question about structural integrity. I decided to splay the two legs of the footstool at 5 degrees. Why 5...
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    Joe, yes, the back is definitely wider than the...

    Joe, yes, the back is definitely wider than the front.

    Irvin, this is my own design.

    Alex, sometimes the client will know exactly what he/she wants and will even communicate it with...
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    Thanks for the comments, questions, and...

    Thanks for the comments, questions, and critiques. I got to spend some much needed time with my lovely bride tonight instead of answering questions. I'll hopefully get to answer them tomorrow.
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    Walnut Sideboard

    This is a commissioned walnut sideboard with macassar ebony handles. The legs and aprons are joined with mortise and tenon joints, and the drawers are made with handcut dovetails. I used an oil and...
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    Thanks, everyone! I am currently taking...

    Thanks, everyone! I am currently taking donations for his college tuition. :rolleyes:;)
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    Mac, I will soon start his crib. Shawn, I made...

    Mac, I will soon start his crib.

    Shawn, I made full-size drawings for the front and sides. Sorry, no Sketchup.

    Brian, I struggled with how I could incorporate ebony near the top to tie in the...
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    My newborn son!

    Introducing with inexpressible joy:

    Sawyer Ethan
    7 lbs. 2 oz.
    20" long

    Just a few minutes old
    http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u126/bluesmanmatt/DSC_0197.jpg

    Right after delivery
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    Walnut and ebony dresser

    This is my son's walnut and ebony dresser. I just brought it home a couple of hours ago. I didn't even have a chance to smooth out the final coat since mama-to-be wanted it home today, and we'll be...
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    Attaching self-made drawer handles

    I am building a dresser, and I want to put ebony pulls on the drawers. I know how to make the actual handles, but how can I securely attach them to the drawers? If you know of a website with a...
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    Oh, how I miss working with Peruvian walnut. The...

    Oh, how I miss working with Peruvian walnut. The sapwood will darken quite quickly, especially if you use a coat or two of amber shellac. That was my experience at least. Beautiful wood and easily...
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    Where in east TN? I know some fellas.

    Where in east TN? I know some fellas.
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    That depends. Are you the buyer or seller? :D

    That depends. Are you the buyer or seller? :D
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    I really appreciate every one's replies. While I...

    I really appreciate every one's replies. While I was in Home Depot today, I picked up a 1/4" metal rod. I think it works really well. I didn't want the joint to be exposed, but I think the metal...
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    Here's a challenge...

    I'm building a coffee table based on the Noguchi design. The challenge I'm facing is figuring out the strongest way to join the two pieces shown in this pic.
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    Found a Stanley #3 today

    I'm trying to figure out what type of Stanley #3 this is. I'm thinking it's a type 17, but I'm not sure. My camera battery died after I got only two quick pictures, but I can take more later if it...
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    I have to ask... Why did you use dowels?

    I have to ask...

    Why did you use dowels?
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    How can I make these doors?

    I'm trying to figure out the most efficient/productive way to build the doors pictured here.


    http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u126/bluesmanmatt/kraftmaiddoors.jpg


    I'm putting in a bid on...
  18. Congratulations, Peter! I can't wait to read...

    Congratulations, Peter! I can't wait to read your review.
  19. So? Do you have any good news for me? :D When...

    So? Do you have any good news for me? :D
    When can I pick it up? :rolleyes:
  20. Count me in!

    Count me in!
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    No one has told me the final amount at the...

    No one has told me the final amount at the auction, but someone told me they last saw it going for $450 so it at least went for that. :D
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    I would be using the 3 1/4hp Freud router in it. I mean I WILL be...:D
  23. Hmmm, where to start on the many reasons why I...

    Hmmm, where to start on the many reasons why I should be the beta tester?:D

    I've been woodworking for the past 5 years. It started as a hobby that I learned from my stepfather and has kept...
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    Pretty cool coffee table (pic)

    Has anyone seen this? I got the pic in an e-mail and want to find the source so I can possibly get some rough dimensions. Thanks.
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    Thanks for the replies, guys. Let's see if I...

    Thanks for the replies, guys.

    Let's see if I can answer some questions...

    I roughly shaped the legs on my bandsaw. To lay out the design, I created a template. After cutting almost to the...
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