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Going, going, gone...
Sunday I went to my first auction. My wife spied an article in the local paper about an estate auction being held nearby and part of the estate was a wood working shop!
The auctions started at 10:00, and I didn't get there until nearly 9:45, so I didn't have as much chance to walk around and scope things out as I would have liked.
I got a little electric sharpener (by craftsman) for $10.00. This will be good enough to hollow grind a set of junkie bench chisels, but I don't… Continue
The auctions started at 10:00, and I didn't get there until nearly 9:45, so I didn't have as much chance to walk around and scope things out as I would have liked.
I got a little electric sharpener (by craftsman) for $10.00. This will be good enough to hollow grind a set of junkie bench chisels, but I don't… Continue
Added by Kerry Drake on May 24, 2010 at 12:57pm — 3 Comments
Where do you buy your kreg screws & plugs?
I found the best place to buy Kreg screws & plugs from, is CoastalTool.com (http://www.coastaltool.com/a/ab/kreg/pocketholescrews.htm), I have purchased screws from them since 2004. A box of 500, 1 1/4" course are only $11.95 + shipping. They also sell 1000 count boxes for $18.50, a much better savings compared to $18.00 plus that the lumber yard wanted for a… Continue
Added by Timothy Sluder on May 22, 2010 at 10:43am — 11 Comments
Mobile Pegboard Cabinet
Because my wood shop shares space with a Honda Odyssey and a Ford F-150, everything in there needs to be mobile and tuck-away-able. I also don't have enough wall space for a mounted pegboard. So, I made this mobile pegboard cabinet with shelves and drawers.
by… Continue
by…Added by Mark Whitsitt on May 14, 2010 at 9:21am — 10 Comments
This tool is so cool
My hubby would love this tool. Heck I would love this tool.
Pamela
Added by Pamela Morris on May 14, 2010 at 7:57am — 3 Comments
Pie Safe
It was way back in February when I was at the house of the newly married couple I gave the hope chest to as a wedding gift. Everyone was partying pretty well and occasionally admiring the chest sitting in the living room. One of the guests, Heather, was paying particular attention to it and said, "Badger," my paintball callsign by the way, "when are you going to make me something?"
You have to know that Rick and Heather have done SOOO much for me over the years that of course…
ContinueAdded by Don Grubish on May 11, 2010 at 4:00pm — 8 Comments
How much???
We decided to redo the living room. A friend of ours, an interior decorator, suggested an 18" cornice over the front window that's also 25 feet long.
The gal from the fabric store came out because we were ordering new vertical blinds also. She said they do cornices also.....750 dollars!!!
Out came the Kreg jig, $75 for 1 x 2s and a couple of sheets of luan. We went to the fabric store and they gave us everything we needed for $200. Turned out beautifully
My wife thought a long, thin… Continue
The gal from the fabric store came out because we were ordering new vertical blinds also. She said they do cornices also.....750 dollars!!!
Out came the Kreg jig, $75 for 1 x 2s and a couple of sheets of luan. We went to the fabric store and they gave us everything we needed for $200. Turned out beautifully
My wife thought a long, thin… Continue
Added by Carl Vella on May 11, 2010 at 3:36pm — 2 Comments
Getting the Deck Jig
It started with the Jig Jr. and one crooked and fuzzy (never use "weathered" MDF) book case. Now I have the Deck Jig and 500 lbs. of lumber sitting in the patio. Too many projects, so little time.
Added by George Odenbreit, Jr. on May 6, 2010 at 10:32pm — 7 Comments
The 2 hour project
After working 1/2 a day on Saturday, I cam home and installing the top
the Bedroom Built in. One more step in finishing this and its a big
one. Now everything looks finished (except for the handles, and the big
gouge I took out of the wall installing the top) and adding the two
bookcases to each end are just "add ons".…
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the Bedroom Built in. One more step in finishing this and its a big
one. Now everything looks finished (except for the handles, and the big
gouge I took out of the wall installing the top) and adding the two
bookcases to each end are just "add ons".…
Continue
Added by Kerry Drake on May 3, 2010 at 9:25am — 1 Comment
4. With shelves, it is not the strength of the screw that holds up the weight, but the friction of the joint. Make sure it is flush and tight.
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As I am typing this, I am not sure that I agree with it. It is counter-intuitive to me. I invite comments. The intent of this item is to provide insight on the failure mode of shelves and also the importance of square, flush joints.
It is my understanding and experience that it is not the strength of the screw which bears the load… Continue
As I am typing this, I am not sure that I agree with it. It is counter-intuitive to me. I invite comments. The intent of this item is to provide insight on the failure mode of shelves and also the importance of square, flush joints.
It is my understanding and experience that it is not the strength of the screw which bears the load… Continue
Added by Sean on May 1, 2010 at 9:38am — 3 Comments
2. Start small and keep on building
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My ultimate goal is to build bookcases for my basement. There will be three sets side by side, from floor to ceiling. I plan crown molding at the top, and perhaps doors for the bottom three shelves. I only have a single standard door in a very tight hallway, so everything will be carried a piece at a time downstairs and assembled there, and there they will stay for the rest of the time we… Continue
My ultimate goal is to build bookcases for my basement. There will be three sets side by side, from floor to ceiling. I plan crown molding at the top, and perhaps doors for the bottom three shelves. I only have a single standard door in a very tight hallway, so everything will be carried a piece at a time downstairs and assembled there, and there they will stay for the rest of the time we… Continue
6. It is often easier to assemble upside down
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I am going to jump ahead to #6 as Kim C commented that my choice of wording was unclear.
Also, perhaps I should have titled all of this as Sean's Newbie Rules
My second Kreg project was a set of CD shelves. Yes, I still have all my CD's, a lot of them. All of the shelves that were out there were combination DVD/CD shelves which meant they were not space efficient. After… Continue
I am going to jump ahead to #6 as Kim C commented that my choice of wording was unclear.
Also, perhaps I should have titled all of this as Sean's Newbie Rules
My second Kreg project was a set of CD shelves. Yes, I still have all my CD's, a lot of them. All of the shelves that were out there were combination DVD/CD shelves which meant they were not space efficient. After… Continue
Added by Sean on April 29, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments
1. If you can buy it, don't build it
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I have come to the conclusion that not only does China have cheaper labor than us, but they have cheaper access to materials. I have seen the Latin American ports where shredded pulp wood is loaded on ships bound for China - this is just ballast to them, but it ends up as Ikea and Sauder furniture to us.
Unless you have your own saw mill or a really good wood source, you are… Continue
I have come to the conclusion that not only does China have cheaper labor than us, but they have cheaper access to materials. I have seen the Latin American ports where shredded pulp wood is loaded on ships bound for China - this is just ballast to them, but it ends up as Ikea and Sauder furniture to us.
Unless you have your own saw mill or a really good wood source, you are… Continue
Added by Sean on April 27, 2010 at 11:30pm — 10 Comments
Sean's Rules on Kreg Tool Woodworking
1. If you can buy it, don't build it
2. Start small and keep on building
3. If the project is twice as large as your last, the sawdust increases four fold
4. With shelves, it is not the strength of the screw that holds up… Continue
2. Start small and keep on building
3. If the project is twice as large as your last, the sawdust increases four fold
4. With shelves, it is not the strength of the screw that holds up… Continue
First Project
My first project with the Kreg Jig was the work bench. I followed the plans without any real alterations. I chose this project for two reasons: 1) I had all the material(so I thought). 2) I was tired of working off the ground. It was pretty darn simple. The only problem was the woodworker on a super coffee high who couldn't slow down enough to change the jig for the bench top. I am not taking pictures of it, because it is just a work bench. I am still looking for my next project. I definatly… Continue
Added by Mike Weingartz on April 19, 2010 at 7:45am — 2 Comments
New Tool - Part 2 - The Tax Return
At the end of last year I was kind of hoping that our tax return would be enough to let me buy a new big ticket tool for my workshop (I define “big ticket” as over $200.00). I knew I wanted to that tool to be a bandsaw, the question was really WHICH bandsaw to get.
I googled, I did searches on You Tube, I visited manufacturers websites, I posted questions in woodworking forums. I created a comparison chart of 15 different band saws from 10 different manufacturers, comparing resaw…
ContinueAdded by Kerry Drake on April 16, 2010 at 12:09pm — 6 Comments
New Tool - Part 1 - The Birthday
Well I just had my birthday and my lovely wife went out and picked me up a little something.…
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Added by Kerry Drake on April 13, 2010 at 9:55am — 6 Comments
For What It's worth.
A short time ago (a few days), I commented on a blog about selling and what to charge for hand made/custom made items. It started me to thinking about what's so out of whack with our society.
We basically live in a disposable or throw away society where people think the "IKEA" store and "Rooms To Go" have quality furniture. The heirlooms we pass on to our children are probably not something we purchased, but rather something we were fortunate enough to inherate from our grand…
ContinueAdded by Steve McCullough on April 12, 2010 at 6:54pm — 9 Comments
Router tables
Looking to buy a router table.
Problem is are there any good sub $300 tables?
I had been looking at the skill tables at Lowes.
It appears craftsman has same tables with their name on sale now.
Added by Gary roofner on April 7, 2010 at 6:10am — 13 Comments
Any you guys selling your products?
Added by Gary roofner on March 25, 2010 at 2:31am — 18 Comments
My first project... the Simple Bed
Here are pictures of my first woodworking project since junior high shop class 32 years ago, and also my first project using the Kreg pocket hole jig...
This is a bed built for my 2 year old son's new "Big Boy Bed" at my wife's request. This was built with dimensional lumber from plans found at "Knock Off Wood", a blog that seeks to provide plans that "knock off" far more expensive furniture from high-end retailers. Here's the link to the plans I modified to make this bed:…
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Added by Mark Whitsitt on March 24, 2010 at 10:49pm — 13 Comments
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