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  1. Suggestions for learning about drawers....

    Hello all,

    I'm looking for a good overview for learning about different types of drawer joints and sliders. I am not interested in the modern use of factory produced sliders. I want to construct...
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    Thanks for the advice everyone! I took the advice...

    Thanks for the advice everyone! I took the advice of finding local wood suppliers and found one that purchases fallen trees in the are and found some incredible prices. The project I want to attempt...
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    I'm in VA. I guess that piece of info may help....

    I'm in VA. I guess that piece of info may help. Hopefully going out this weekend to take a look at a few local hardwood dealers.
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    Best wood for getting my feet wet?

    Hey everyone,

    I'm new to woodworking and have selected a few projects that should help develop my skills. Most of the projects use specific woods based on their grain appearance and the finished...
  5. I agree. I know it can be done with a simple shop...

    I agree. I know it can be done with a simple shop made jig and will be more waste than cutting with a band saw but I think making the jig and using the table saw will help me develop my table saw...
  6. Safe alternative to bandsaw for ripping down 2x2 into 1/8" strips?

    I'm still in the process of adding tools to my shop so I don't yet own a band saw. Is there a safe alternative way to rip some 2X2 hardwood into 1/8" strips?
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    Well guys, I'm not sure it was a huge step...

    Well guys, I'm not sure it was a huge step forward but I was at an "open box store" near where I live and I found a Kobalt KT1015 for $120. I put it together and even though it had been opened it...
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    The search on the forum is pretty fussy. It won't...

    The search on the forum is pretty fussy. It won't let me search terms like "best saw" etc. I'm basically looking for a saw that will accept my incra v27 ( love it! Used it in my dads shop today) and...
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    Yes the saw is the Evolv I plan to make...

    Yes the saw is the Evolv

    I plan to make frames, drawers, and cabinets.

    I looked at the saw today. Modifying the existing track would not work. It is around an 1/8" thick and to have the gauge...
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    I looked at craigslist but not a whole lot to...

    I looked at craigslist but not a whole lot to choose from in my area. Anyone have any ideas for widening the existing track to fit the incra miter gauge? The craftsman track is about a a 32nd too...
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    I've got plenty of tools between the other tools...

    I've got plenty of tools between the other tools I have and the tools available in my dads shop. Just looking for a point in the right direction as far as what materials are best. I can figure out...
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    Thanks for the comments but I don't see any...

    Thanks for the comments but I don't see any reason to completely move away from this saw. The guts of the saw are great and it has plenty of power. The only thing I don't like for what I am currently...
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    Need help making table saw top

    Hey guys,

    I'm new to the wood working world but I am not new to using power tools. My fathers used to have me help him a lot when I was a kid when he would make things using his shopsmith Mark IV....
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    Potato patato.... Considering he was asking a DIY...

    Potato patato.... Considering he was asking a DIY electrical question and involved the words "google" I felt it best to err on the side of caution.
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    I realize that dwelling unit loads are calculated...

    I realize that dwelling unit loads are calculated differently than other use buildings but I was trying to help the OP take into account that it is a "shop space" which usually is used to run larger...
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    Hey there, I do electrical design for an...

    Hey there,

    I do electrical design for an engineering firm. I'd first figure out how many outlets are currently on the same circuit that will be feeding your LED lights. Once you know how much...
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