Any type of VC core plywood is better than particle board or MDF for carcasses in relation to moisture. apply veneer tape to the exposed edges and shoot a coat of anything to seal them, especially...
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Any type of VC core plywood is better than particle board or MDF for carcasses in relation to moisture. apply veneer tape to the exposed edges and shoot a coat of anything to seal them, especially...
I use pre/fin maple or birch at $35 but at $8 for Okoume i would go for it . your faceframe will give you the stability and strength to overcome any issues with the 1/2" ply.
just because the saw can make compound cuts doesn't mean that its the only way to use it. as with everything, there is more than one way to cut crown. when time and simplicity are key, this simple...
the best method i found is to cut the crown upside down and in position. i attach an 8" wide rip of plywood to the table to support the crown than place the crown against the fence and table the...
with the application of a quality primer like oil based Kilz and only the required amount of water added(too much weakens the material)there is no problem with delamination. you can also add in some...
I think what you want is what we call "orange peel" because it looks just like the texture of an orange. this is the easiest type of tex to apply and can be done with a small hopper and compressor. i...
Thanks for the replys guys.
These scraps are from my chair project for the Ringling Museum. The curator and director came to the shop for a visit yesterday to see the progress and noticed the scrap...
16/4 pattern cut genuine mahogany.
Stop it John, thats my million dollar idea! actually that was the inspiration for the box. when i saw the scrap hit the floor from the bandsaw table it landed...
I needed to take a break from carving 40 volutes on the arm rests of my chairs so i decided to make a bandsaw box. I found some oddly shaped off cuts that make for an interesting shape. Here are a...
If you have the head room [98"+] i suggest storing the sheets on end. I do it like this in my shop and in an 4'x4' area of floor space i can store almost 40 sheets of plywood AND can easily access...
I think anything you make as opposed to buying will end up being stronger and better quality but not necessarily cheaper. I would use dowels for the joinery with a few pocket screws to clamp the...
hey Guy, nice design and attention to detail. Im working on a table in my spare time as well and i am inspired by your design to finish mine.
do you do woodworking for a living or a hobby?
did...
Im not sure i understand your claim, please explain.
i have a double 3/4" top with 2 tracks routed into the surface and top is completely flat.
short of a drill press or hinge machine i recommend a self contained drilling jig. i have the Easy Bore from Sommerfield. It adjusts for different door thicknesses, different overlays and bore depth....
a belt sander that shoots sparks most likely needs the belt adjusted. not a big deal but you might be better off by tossing the B&D.
No matter what cut of wood and glue you use it is never a good idea to let wood products soak or be exposed long term to water. for a general bread board there is never a reason to use anything more...
i have the 4x24 PC and use it quite often in the shop and in the field. everything from prepping stock and grinding down nicked chisels to scribing c-tops and cabinet scribe strips. with a 60 grit...
Jeff,
don't compare your work to what other people do. there are so many variables that go into making up a woodworker that just comparing the outward appearance of two pieces doesn't really do...
i suggest buying a top quality fence like the premium Mast-R-Fence or the economical Rout-R-Fence from JessEm.
Add to that the PC 3.25hp motor and a home made table with some Kreg tracks and you...
different rasps. the Dragon rasps are of very high quality and do not resemble those that you described.
That mindset is part of the many considerations that go into building cabinets but it is not the defining goal. with the volume i do i must be aware of my material waste and time usage otherwise all...
vertical grain direction lends itself towards modern design but it really comes down to a matter of taste and design.
they(whomever built the cabinets) also might of ordered the drawer fronts with...
good point Keith.
the advantage with using pocket screws is that you have clamping pressure without clamps. with such a short screw shaft i doubt that you could get sufficient clamping pressure...
on cabinets that have an interior partition i use 2 pieces of 1/2" back to back to and use a 1" stile.
EDIT: whenever possible i keep the single interior partitions to a minimum and make...
i like using under mounts because they combine the look of traditional woodworking with my European cabinets.
they still require the inside face to be flush but have a bigger visual impact.