Poker table itch
Guess after all the down time the only thing I've had an interest in is building another poker table. Will see how this one turns out...
View ArticleFitting doors in the field.
I’m building cabinet doors that will be installed in a built in that’s 45 minutes from my shop. Someone else made the built in and the openings are just a little bit out of square - the bottom of the...
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Hiding power cable for wall mounted TV
I’m mounting a TV above a fireplace. There’s no power behind the fireplace so I’ve been looking at products to hide the power cord. The one in the picture below seems like little more than a glorified...
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No Catalyst in Varnish
Hey! I'm building my first big furniture project (a 8ft x 5ft white oak table). I ordered Mohawk Rock Hard, and did the research of applying it, and didn't realize that I was sent the wrong product (it...
View ArticleChoosing stile and rail widths for glass doors
I am making 2 doors 18” wide by 48” tall. Instead of panels they will have 1/8” glass. I plan to use cope and stick bits to make the joints. How wide would you make the stiles and rails in order for...
View ArticleCabinet software ?!?!?
Good morning , I’m looking into decent cabinet design or makers software that will generate cut sheets and basic rendering. Doesn’t have to have a bunch of bells and whistles just basic dimensions and...
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What is this and can I remove it?
I just upgraded my Craftsman table saw's fence to a Delta 30" T3 Fence. After some modifications, the fence is installed and ready to use. But there is a feature (?) of the fence that I can't find any...
View Article6" jointer question
I've face jointed 8' & 10' boards on my 8" jointer, but always took care to either have an additional infeed & outfeed support, especially with 2" stock. I've never used a 6" jointer, though I...
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Lathe Stand
My daughter (8yo, and about 4' 2") and I (6'6") made a lathe stand we could both use. The top frame bolts to a 12" base. The top was a traditional mortise and tenon joining the 2x2 supports, with...
View ArticleUsing Oak Hardboard Panels Outdoors
I bought a sheet of what I thought was 1/4" oak plywood and didn't inspect it very closely before tracing out a bunch of whirligig shapes on it and cutting them out on the bandsaw. About halfway...
View Articlehelp with app
I have WWT downloaded on my computer but cant find it on my phone or ipad. It doesnt appear to be available in the app store. Help!
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The KBody era
When I came on to the forums , all the talk was Bessey KBody clamps . 20+ years later I hear very little. Back then the more you had on you clamp rack, the cooler the woodworker. Price the problem?...
View ArticlePing Drumone
From a September thread... You ask "does your state have surplus auctions" Yes. Check out this link. https://www.allsurplus.com/ Click onto locations. A quick search is to type in an item in the...
View ArticleVeneer Technic's
I know there are various backings for veneer. 10mil, wood on wood and 3M PSA. I also saw on ebay some veneer I liked called Raw wood veneer. Can someone tell me about this type? How do you apply it? I...
View ArticleMaple Ply table top
I'm hoping someone can provide me with a little feedback/opinions. I'd like to think I'm a pretty skilled woodworker for the most part. I have made a previous dining room table, but am in the process...
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Made my first Japanese style Nata.
I'm just a guy in the basement trying to make stuff. What is your opinion on my first womb to tomb hatchet/knife build?
View ArticleStarting new bench build
I built my first woodworking bench back in 2016. Pretty much a hybrid split top Roubo made from DF, left over cedar 4x4s, a couple of scraps of walnut and some pallet wood for the lower shelf. It has...
View ArticleHow to Darken New Wood Table Easily
Can anyone help??! Bought a new high-quality solid maple wood dining table to match the same brand console but instead of being a darker ashy maple tone the wood is lighter and more cherry in color....
View ArticleReplacement for Porter Cable 690
My 30 year old PC 690 router is dying. I would like to replace the motor, but PC appears to have discontinued the line. The used market doesn't look too enticing. So I am looking for a replacement. I...
View ArticleBest type of router bit for trimming Wood Veneer
I am building a stereo cabinet for a Fisher Tube receiver. I am trying to get a professional look on the edge. I have read razor knife, veneer saw and router bit. I have a hand held router. I have seen...
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