Woodworkers Thread
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Just thought I would resurrect this thread one more time before we go full steam on the football and basketball seasons. I imagine most are like me, consumed with outdoor activities and not spending much time in the shop. Been doing a few acreage maintenance projects off and on, but not in the vein of woodworking creations.
It seems that every year I have plans to make woodworking gifts for Christmas and run out of time before the day comes.
At one point, I thought I would enjoy working with a jigsaw and purchased an inexpensiveone at an auction and made some Valentine’s day gifts and one for the arrival of a grand nephew. I also made a jigsaw puzzle for a.”cat lady” friend that spells “I (heart) cats”
It seems that every year I have plans to make woodworking gifts for Christmas and run out of time before the day comes.
At one point, I thought I would enjoy working with a jigsaw and purchased an inexpensiveone at an auction and made some Valentine’s day gifts and one for the arrival of a grand nephew. I also made a jigsaw puzzle for a.”cat lady” friend that spells “I (heart) cats”
I didn't make this but saw it online. Good gift for a woodworker.
Not mine, but this just posted for sale in West Liberty, IA. He wants $500. The tracks and bookcase can be shifted to either side to face the bed either direction.
Earlier this month, my wife and I hosed our 2nd annual Oktoberfest party in our yard, and this year she sends me images of things an says "can you make this?" which I give a, "uhhhh, maybe?". Well, seemed to turn out okay:
Inspo:
End result:
Inspo:
End result:Looks good to me. What part of the party went awry to think that you "hosed" it?
Well that was supposed to say hosted, but I did get properly “hosed” on German beers so either worksLooks good to me. What part of the party went awry to think that you "hosed" it?
I haven't (and probably won't) buy one but I like many of the t-shirt sayings.
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What is everyone using for sanding? Vast majority of my stuff is done with the random orbital. I've run into a few situations that I need to sand smaller areas though. Do people actually use the Dremel tools and if so, how well do they work?
Anyone using the combination sanders or benchtop versions of the link below? Do you find yourself using them or are they just collecting dust in the shop?
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Anyone using the combination sanders or benchtop versions of the link below? Do you find yourself using them or are they just collecting dust in the shop?
Belt/Disc Sanders
These combination machines performed admirably at both belt and disc functions. Adding one to your shop would be a smart decision.
What is everyone using for sanding? Vast majority of my stuff is done with the random orbital. I've run into a few situations that I need to sand smaller areas though. Do people actually use the Dremel tools and if so, how well do they work?
Anyone using the combination sanders or benchtop versions of the link below? Do you find yourself using them or are they just collecting dust in the shop?
Belt/Disc Sanders
These combination machines performed admirably at both belt and disc functions. Adding one to your shop would be a smart decision.
Mostly random orbit and foam sanding blocks. I have a dremel but barely use it. If i need to get somewhere small, I usually just wrap some paper around whatever size punch fits the material.
I don't think I'd ever use a benchtop sander enough to warrant the space the consume.
Agree.
When you have the need for one they are the perfect tool. If you were doing production work where they would be helpful--maybe justifiable. There are more means to an end though and many times you can accomplish the same with the tools you may have available. In the case of the first picture showing sanding the side of a drawer box I would clamp a sacrificial board on each side to prevent rounding over and use my random orbit. And if sufficient removal was needed , a very shallow pass on the jointer may be the answer.
If you just need to kill that urge to buy a new tool invest in a drum sander--it seems I use that in the majority of the projects I do from segmented bowls to cleaning up glued panels to perfectly sizing individual pieces. Another perk of the drum sander is that when the cloth sandpaper is replaced there are always portions of the old paper that are usable to wrap around a sanding block or for more intricate areas and it is much more durable than paper.
Thanks, the targeted ads were working me over. On paper they both look to have a place but I don't really want to give up shop space to store them outside of a couple tasks. I use the foam blocks also, didn't think about the file trick.
I got my first jointer last fall, just a little benchtop unit to see how it went. It was eye opening to see what becomes possible with one of those in the fold.
I got my first jointer last fall, just a little benchtop unit to see how it went. It was eye opening to see what becomes possible with one of those in the fold.
Have you checked into Liberty Hardwoods? We have ordered specific species from there for work with good luck.
They came up on my Google search but haven't talked to them yet. Wasn't sure if they sell schmoes or not.
Besides the regular sanders I have, I also have some small M12 sanders. One is a small disc and one looks like a small baseball home plate.What is everyone using for sanding? Vast majority of my stuff is done with the random orbital. I've run into a few situations that I need to sand smaller areas though. Do people actually use the Dremel tools and if so, how well do they work?
Anyone using the combination sanders or benchtop versions of the link below? Do you find yourself using them or are they just collecting dust in the shop?
Belt/Disc Sanders
These combination machines performed admirably at both belt and disc functions. Adding one to your shop would be a smart decision.
I bought this earlier this year and will eventually make a jig for it on the fence side of my table saw.
Yes, check out liberty. They have any thickness, grade or finish you could want. They load it for you too. They sell to the public, no worries.
