Quote from: derekmac on January 06, 2014, 07:19:47 PM$10??? : Add it to the tab that will be sure to increase! I'll let it slide this time, especially since I'm actually at the store and getting paid while I type this. One problem with working in a store that's been in town for over 40 years - people recognize you outside of work and ask you questions. When I'm doing my food shopping, I really don't feel like helping you fix the stain on your deck.......
$10??? : Add it to the tab that will be sure to increase!
Nice work going on in here, Most of my woodwork is held together with nails but I thought some of you might like to see a simple jig I use when working on doors fitting locks or hinges (I've seen chippys using them over here for years)They are made from scrap 4x2 (English), 2x4 (American) or 100x50 (European) (scrap piece of beech worktop to indicate where the door sits) Hope the picture makes some kind of sense
I really like that workstation JR. I really should build a few like that myself. My garage is such a mess right now, it makes me want to cry every time I go into it.
I'll join in...this summer I was house sitting for 3 weeks, a friend and long time wood workers house. He has a large wood shop, so I was able to go to town for a few weeks.Then I went to town on about 8 band saw boxes...here are highlights...(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Cedar log with custom shelf/storage(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Great stuff! I've seen similar stuff at the local craft markets and I love the concepts of these kind of boxes... I'd love to have the tools and time to do something like that for my wife as she LOVES boxes...
Well tonight I decided to get the jointer all cleaned up and ready to go. After I got it set, and square, I decided to run a piece through it. Well my hand slipped and in goes my thumb!It took a nice big slice out of it, but I was able to get it wrapped with lots of pressure on it, and the chunk of skin is still attached. So here I sit in the hospital waiting to get stitches. Oh joy. Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk
Quote from: Whoey on January 07, 2014, 04:40:11 PMGreat stuff! I've seen similar stuff at the local craft markets and I love the concepts of these kind of boxes... I'd love to have the tools and time to do something like that for my wife as she LOVES boxes... Thanks for the compliments folks. Look up "Bandsaw boxes". They are easy to get creative with once you understand how they're made. The only major tool needed is a band saw. A palm sander helps for finishing.
Did you take pictures? All kidding aside I hope there's no permanent nerve damage. Last time I sliced my thumb I couldn't grip anything properly for a few weeks. Was it the left or right thumb?
Very nice work, MeadMaker. And welcome back to us. I was wondering a few days ago where you had disappeared.Very cool looking picture frame too.
Holy crap that was a bad one. Hope everything heals up properly.
That does look bad but I'm glad they could fix you up. I'm very careful near such machinery. Both of my neighbors, one on either side had serious workshop accidents. One cut off 4 of his fingers on a band saw. The doctors managed to reattach them luckily. The other one lost the tip his finger. Powertools are dangerous.
I so want this, even though I really don't need it for the amount of tapering I'll do. I'll probably just stick to making my own jigs.http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,240,45313&p=71460I also need to get a set of these.http://www.leevalley.com/en/Wood/page.aspx?p=32670&cat=1,310,41069&ap=1
I could do witout the taper jig, but a good card scraper is very handy to have in the shop. Lee Valley's prices are a bit high, but I've always felt that I've gotten my money's worth on the Veritas tools.