Woodworkers Thread

[AgronAlum]

I have never incurred that issue, but on second thought most of my glue-ups go through the thickness sander so maybe I eliminated the problem before I knew it happened. I don't use a lot of poplar with my main use as drawer sides but have jointed some for deep-sided drawers or to use up pieces. I do glue my dovetail joints with T bond 2 or 3 and never experienced the pink.

Ive used poplar quite a bit and have never seen it. I did a google and it looked like I wasn’t the only one.

odd reaction - Titebond 2 and poplar

I am just curious if anyone has ever seen this or may have any idea what happened. I am working on a project using poplar (which I have used many times) and Titebond 2 (which I have also used many times). I took my panel glue ups out of the clamps last night and found something strange. The glue...

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[Isualum13]

I finally had time and motivation to build my workbench today. It's hard to find perfectly straight and square 2x4s at menards so there were some gaps that I had to fill. Will sand down, rub with boiled linseed oil, and install a vise on Wednesday, my next day off that won't be spent in Ames.

 

[JM4CY]

PSA to those using poplar. I found out Titebond 2 and 3 may cause the tannins to turn pink, which sucks. Hopefully it doesn’t show through the finish. I had to hand plane and sand through the over squeeze around the glue joint because the pink bled into the surface. It looked way worse before the pic and took a lot of work to get the top back to level after taking out the area around the joint.

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I’m making a gaming desk for my son’s room. Anyone have any recs for an inset LED channel and diffuser? Looking for something I can route out, put in some LED tape and make the diffuser perfectly level with the top. I’m really only finding weird shaped channels or a rounded diffuser that won’t sit flush.

No but I could use recs on a router table. Simple and cheap and high quality. I don’t use my router near enough and it’s partially because I don’t have a table (not sure where I would store it but where there’s a will…)

 

[AgronAlum]

No but I could use recs on a router table. Simple and cheap and high quality. I don’t use my router near enough and it’s partially because I don’t have a table (not sure where I would store it but where there’s a will…)

Zero complaints with this bad boy. I keep it tucked under the bench when storing and then clamp it to the bench top when I’m using it. My big router pretty well stays in it full time and then I use my palm router for everything else.

Bosch 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top Benchtop Router Table with 2-1/2 in. Vacuum Hose Port RA1181 - The Home Depot

Bosch Benchtop Router Table provides a premium large work surface for woodworking and routing applications. Offers durability.

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I have these setup bars below and it helps a ton getting it dialed in. Just have to remember it’s a 250 dollar mobile table. You’re not gonna get down to tiny fractions of an inch in precision.

Precision Router Table Setup Bars

Whether you’re working on a table saw, router table, or shaper, setting your tool to the precise height necessary is absolutely essential. The exclusive three-gauge design of the Precision Setup Bars makes them perfect for a wide variety of applications. The concave step on the bottom of each...

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[JM4CY]

Zero complaints with this bad boy. I keep it tucked under the bench when storing and then clamp it to the bench top when I’m using it. My big router pretty well stays in it full time and then I use my palm router for everything else.

Bosch 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top Benchtop Router Table with 2-1/2 in. Vacuum Hose Port RA1181 - The Home Depot

Bosch Benchtop Router Table provides a premium large work surface for woodworking and routing applications. Offers durability.

www.homedepot.com

Thank you. I need to figure out how to justify that two fiddy the MRS now….

 

[AgronAlum]

Thank you. I need to figure out how to justify that two fiddy the MRS now.

Just keep showing her pics of projects that need it until she says yes to one on them. Not that I’ve done that before.

 

[JM4CY]

Just keep showing her pics of projects that need it until she says yes to one on them. Not that I’ve done that before.

 

[cydnote]

Thank you. I need to figure out how to justify that two fiddy the MRS now….

I once bought a drill press for the wife. She didn't use it in her sewing room so we moved it to the shop

 

[wintersmd]

Last winter a childhood friend of mine scored a piece of the Hilton basketball floor. He asked if I could make him something with it, something special he could use in his mancave. This is what I came up with.

 

[AgronAlum]

I’m having issues with my Makita track saw cutting 2” material, including pine. I swapped out to a Diablo 40T regular kerf blade from the thin kerf blade that was in it. I thought it was a deflection issue but it’s still not working, even if I’m cutting with grain.

I’m using two fully charged 3Ah batteries. It’ll cut a few inches and shut down.

Any suggestions? I don’t remember this being an issue when I first got it.

 

[Cloned4Life]

I’m having issues with my Makita track saw cutting 2” material, including pine. I swapped out to a Diablo 40T regular kerf blade from the thin kerf blade that was in it. I thought it was a deflection issue but it’s still not working, even if I’m cutting with grain.

I’m using two fully charged 3Ah batteries. It’ll cut a few inches and shut down.

Any suggestions? I don’t remember this being an issue when I first got it.

What is the specific issue or issues?

Not helpful here but thought I’d share - I got the Makita corded track saw last year and for whatever reason just couldn’t get good cuts with it. Which should be impossible, as track saws (when setup correctly and dialed-in well) are amazing and consistent. The Makita gets great reviews, consistently, and has for years. But sadly, I returned it. Would love to give the Milwaukee a run one of these days…

 

[AgronAlum]

What is the specific issue or issues?

Not helpful here but thought I’d share - I got the Makita corded track saw last year and for whatever reason just couldn’t get good cuts with it. Which should be impossible, as track saws (when setup correctly and dialed-in well) are amazing and consistent. The Makita gets great reviews, consistently, and has for years. But sadly, I returned it. Would love to give the Milwaukee a run one of these days…

The issue is it getting overloaded and shutting down a few inches into the cut. I get great cuts with it on 1” material. I just can’t get the saw to not shut down on thicker material, which leads to an inconsistent edge if I pull it back and start it up again.

 

[wintersmd]

I am selling my Nextwave Shark SD120. I have made many smaller projects such as cribbage boards, cutting boards, flag display stands, Inlay end tables, and many more items. This is great for a small shop and a great way to make some pocket change. Only reason why I am selling is that I pulled the trigger on a Sienci MK2 .5 Longmill. This machine comes with a new Dewalt router, starter bit set, touch plate, 2 hold down clamps, controller and pendant. Next wave is offering a package deal for $2000 minus the router. I will sell all for $1100. DM me if interested. I also have a 1.5 HP 10" Jet Contractors tablesaw for sell. Saw is on a portable base and can be moved around the shop as needed. Will make a deal is someone is wanting both. I may have other items for sell also. Cleaning out the shop for winter.

Mike

 

[Cloned4Life]

The issue is it getting overloaded and shutting down a few inches into the cut. I get great cuts with it on 1” material. I just can’t get the saw to not shut down on thicker material, which leads to an inconsistent edge if I pull it back and start it up again.

Ah, I hear ya. That’s no fun!

I still use my cheapy Ryobi track saw (that I got last year right when they came out) and I basically always do a couple passes (up to 3 or 4) to get to my desired depth. The final cut is usually pretty clean, even on 6/4 white oak and 1.5 inch laminated plywood.

 

[AgronAlum]

I am selling my Nextwave Shark SD120. I have made many smaller projects such as cribbage boards, cutting boards, flag display stands, Inlay end tables, and many more items. This is great for a small shop and a great way to make some pocket change. Only reason why I am selling is that I pulled the trigger on a Sienci MK2 .5 Longmill. This machine comes with a new Dewalt router, starter bit set, touch plate, 2 hold down clamps, controller and pendant. Next wave is offering a package deal for $2000 minus the router. I will sell all for $1100. DM me if interested. I also have a 1.5 HP 10" Jet Contractors tablesaw for sell. Saw is on a portable base and can be moved around the shop as needed. Will make a deal is someone is wanting both. I may have other items for sell also. Cleaning out the shop for winter.

Mike
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Hell of a deal for anyone that can afford it. I’ve always wanted one but kids are ******* expensive.

A custom cribbage board would be awesome if I knew anyone else that played outside of my neighbors. IMO the best card game of all time.

 

[Cloned4Life]

I assume many of you watch YouTube videos in the woodworking space - highly recommend subscribing to these 3 channels. There are many more, but these 3 are my favorites to follow. Northeast Woodworks has the least followers so far - I recently stubbled upon this channel and its quickly becoming a favorite.

Bourbon Moth Woodworking

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

www.youtube.com

Northeast Woodworks

For inquiries : [email protected]

www.youtube.com

3x3Custom - Tamar

3x3 Custom is about trying something new and learning as you do. Follow along as I design, build, and create custom projects you can make yourself! For business inquiries - [email protected]

www.youtube.com

 

[AgronAlum]

I assume many of you watch YouTube videos in the woodworking space - highly recommend subscribing to these 3 channels. There are many more, but these 3 are my favorites to follow. Northeast Woodworks has the least followers so far - I recently stubbled upon this channel and its quickly becoming a favorite.

Bourbon Moth Woodworking

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

www.youtube.com

Northeast Woodworks

For inquiries : [email protected]

www.youtube.com

3x3Custom - Tamar

3x3 Custom is about trying something new and learning as you do. Follow along as I design, build, and create custom projects you can make yourself! For business inquiries - [email protected]

www.youtube.com

My two personal favorites

Blacktail Studio

I’m Cam, the owner of Blacktail Studio. I started woodworking in 2016 as a hobby. Eventually I realized my hobby was expensive, so I tried selling some items to sustain it. Then I thought I might be able to help find customers if I made a video or two on the process. So in 2018 I launched my...

youtube.com

The Dusty Lumber Co

Woodworker - Tool Addict - Jeeps - Trucks - Acreage Build

youtube.com

 

[Cloned4Life]

My two personal favorites

Blacktail Studio

I’m Cam, the owner of Blacktail Studio. I started woodworking in 2016 as a hobby. Eventually I realized my hobby was expensive, so I tried selling some items to sustain it. Then I thought I might be able to help find customers if I made a video or two on the process. So in 2018 I launched my...

youtube.com

The Dusty Lumber Co

Woodworker - Tool Addict - Jeeps - Trucks - Acreage Build

youtube.com

Yep Blacktail another great one. Some of these videos are almost therapeutic.

 

[Yaz]

Bourbon Moth is great. I started watching him several years ago and brings something different.

Also check out:
Mike Farrington is based out of Colorado and is highly skilled as well as Frank Howarth (Oregon woodworker) if you want to go technical and nerdy. Frank is an architect and brings that flair to woodworking and custom house projects.

If you are into less woodworking and more into building, I enjoy Scott Brown as his channel has a nice rhythm to it and he his based out of New Zealand. NZ building codes are different and yet interesting. He is more of a builder than a woodworker.

Finally, John Heisz who is base in Canada can build anything out of plywood and maple and has 3 or 4 channels now, including speakers and audio design/building channel. He is kind of a grumpy guy but I appreciate his skills and frankness and love it when he calls out YT when they **** with algorithms..

If the above is new to you, check them out as I used to be hip deep into these channels and still am to some degree. I love YT!

 

[mramseyISU]

John Malecki is a fun follow on the youtubes. He was a lineman for the Steelers now he builds stuff, buys dumb stuff like pallets of returns from the big box hardware stores.

John Malecki

I used to be an offensive lineman in the NFL, Now myself and my team push the limits on what we think is possible when it comes to building awesome projects. We mix woodworking, with metal work, epoxy and sprinkle in some home DIY and renovation projects too!

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John Malecki Unscrewed

More John Malecki. Same shenanigans, without the builds.

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