As far as figure goes, out here the big leaf variety (A. Macrophyllum) is where you get most "quilted" maple. "Birds eye" and "fiddleback" are mostly out of sugar (hard) maple. I believe that while...
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As far as figure goes, out here the big leaf variety (A. Macrophyllum) is where you get most "quilted" maple. "Birds eye" and "fiddleback" are mostly out of sugar (hard) maple. I believe that while...
For me, the best way is to build a squaring jig and use a router. The router gives you a cleaner edge than a circular saw and is more precise than a sander. I have a 3/4" diameter by 2" long top...
Confirmats are great but I used biscuits and yellow glue for my shop cabinets. 3/4" euro boxes with 1/4" hardwood edging both for the boxes and doors. French cleat on the wall and everything is...
I found scary sharp to be excellent but a little slow on the initial grind like you. I solved that by purchasing the coarsest DMT Duo-sharp I could find and use that to get an initial edge and then...
I use a putty knife or old chisel to scrape off the excess wet glue and then use a WET rag to wipe off the remainder. I have never had a problem either with finishing or glue joints holding.
Where I learned boatbuilding they had made a tilting mechanism for smaller bandsaws (like 14"). This consisted of an arm attached to the table with a scale attached to the back of the saw. While...
I use a Veritas twin screw visw with four rows of dog holes. My bench is about 24" wide. I find the four rows to be invaluable for stops, irregular pieces and (my favorite) a pair of Veritas hold...
I've been using a Long Ranger for years and have had great luck with it. The remote hangs on my apron and works like a champ.
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Here is the link to a site that has the jig I mentioned earlier. It is called a "Zentrix"...
There is actually a jig that fits on SOME cordless drills that provides a straight hole and the proper spacing for confirmat screws. I have used it while in another shop when we were assembling...
Very nice work!
All of the tools should have their electrical requirements posted on them. You then want to go at leasT 25% over for the circuit. 50% is better.
For face frames, no. First, the joint is end grain to edge grain butt joint, basically the worst possible joint for gluing with the exception of end to end. There really is no inherent strength to...
Absolutely beautiful! They really fit in the style of the cabin.
The stand isn't near as heavy as the Bosch 12" SCMS I have mounted to it. Wheels make it all good however!:p I will say this though, I recently went from a Chevy S-10 to a 4-wheel drive Dodge Ram...
Okay, here's my experience. I own an Laguna LT16. I bought it a woodworking show. I was fairly new to woodworking, had never heard of Minimax, Agazzani or any other saw. I bought it based on reviews...
My understanding is that with steaming the heartwood will lighten some and the sapwood will darken to a somewhat uniform brown color. Most of the walnut we see in furniture and in a lumberyard is...
Jacob,
Send me a PM if you're willing to drive to Tacoma. I'll be happy to give you a hand.
The carbide scorers work pretty well. You can also run laminate through the table saw if you make a masonite pltform for it to run on (so it doesn't slip under the fence). I don't see why you can't...
Another source for brass or aluminum would be a hobby or craft store. Most of them have display of various shapes and thicknesses by K & S
David, p-lam is short for "plastic laminate" more generally known as "Formica" which is a brand name. I've used it for jigs up to 8' in length with no problems. I usually keep some scrap on hand...
Generally speaking if your solid lumber is flat sawn, 3/4" stock ripped to 1/4" wide will give you the best grain match but in my experience it doesn't make too much difference from a practical...
Most of my jigs have a wear surface of scrap p-lam. I have never had any problems with it.
Charles,
Now why didn't I think of that?:eek: I think it looks a little light for Claro although like I said before it's dark for maple. I guess it depends on the lighting in the shop where the...
My only experience has been with flooring and I was suprised by how difficult it was to cut, actually I should say rip, it crosscut just fine.