Late to the party, but next time see what is on exhibit on the Renwick Gallery (part of the Smithsonian). They often have modern furniture collections from Maloof, Nakishima, etc. There is a more...
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Late to the party, but next time see what is on exhibit on the Renwick Gallery (part of the Smithsonian). They often have modern furniture collections from Maloof, Nakishima, etc. There is a more...
Similar experience when I was send the wrong item. Lee Valley shipped out the correct item literally the next day, with a label included to ship back the misdelivered item. Mistakes happen; how a...
I got rid of my tablesaw when I downsized to a one car garage. It changes your method of work, but I don't miss it. I had a SawStop, a beautiful machine, but for about two years prior to the move I...
Check out the blog on tools for working wood dot com. He has lots of great information. I use DMT, fine, extra fine, and then switch to an 8000 Norton to finish/microbevel. Works for me, with the...
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FWW had a good article on Japanese saws and workholding last summer, by Andrew Hunter. I found it helpful. For rips, he uses a pair of short horses, and holds the piece stable with his...
Watching with interest. Beautiful photography. I particularly enjoy your thought process on the specific methods of work. Hope to pick up some tips.
Looking forward to seeing the completion of this, Brian. Contemplating a transition from (mostly) power tools to (mostly) hand tools, so your posts are quite helpful. Loved the video.
My hesitation in using legs is a worry about the strength of the unit. The legs support the bottom, while a traditional ladder base supports the bottom and the sides. The sides carry all of the...
Thanks for the kind words. I got the idea from Nakashima's conoid chair. Don't mean to highjack James' thread, just wanted to illustrate the strength of a half-lap or bridle joint (and waive him off...
I would not hesitate to do a full cantilever, so long as you get your joints strong. A full cantilever allows for a stretcher in the back, which in turn gives you room for your trash cans. I have a...
I built one a while back and went to the Thos. Moser website for inspiration. My legs were from 8/4 solid stock and I thought that it was the right look. I did not taper them, though. Good luck...