Interesting Tables
Hammersmith suggested this topic, so here we go Jim..
Cedar Outdoor Storage #1: Work in progress...nearing assembly stage
A year or so ago I began thinking of a storage solution to keep our outdoor patio cushions looking nice during the winter months and also to get some of the kids’ toys out of the garage. I found a plan for an outdoor storage unit on a canadian woodworking site (https://www.canadianwoodworking.com/plans-projects/storage-bench) and used the general concept to come up with my own more decorative/ornate design. Instead of the boring flat design in that plan, I decided to create a series...
Foot Stool #1: The Top
Hi all, I have been asked by my wife to make her a small foot stool and I had some hardwood offcuts floating around so here it is.The off cuts were in the shape of a triangle so I used a gum leaf as a template to make a cut out design before joining the two pieces and carved in a section for some gum nuts which I will fill with epoxy.I just brought some Record carving tools so I thought I would it would be nice give the edges a bit of scolloping so I tried my hand at that, I like the look ...
See how to patch broken wood
Over the years I’ve learned some techniques to repair areas where wood is missing… without wood filler. Finding the right wood to match is the first step, but then what? I walk through three examples of how to patch wood in this video to share some woodworking knowledge. I hope you find this useful. Scott https://youtu.be/dycS6FBro3E
Build Blogs #3: Tortilla Press
THESE PICTURES ARE KINDA SMALL!! So if you want me to send you the plans and a sketchup model, PM me with your actual email address and I’ll send it to you. Bottom Plate – 10×10 x 3/4 – Spacers are 1×1 x 3/32 Top Plate – 9×10 – Cross Bar is 3/4×1/2×10 Handle is 10×2 21/32×3/4 – Start the arc for the handle 1” down from the top and end it right on top of the cross bar Fulcrum is 3×4 3/4×1 3/4 ...
Toy build #1: Tow trucks from scraps
Hi All the link is to all the pictures that I took while building 4 toy tow trucks from the scraps around the shop and the firewood plie. https://transfernow.net/17k2i1k6e4jt There are a lot of pictures here; but they do have a preview. Anyone wanting any more information; please email me and I will happily provide it. As always ideas and suggestions always appreciated Thanks.
Mandocello build series #12: Mandocello build Part 12. ( Hand carving the backboard)
After a lot of hours the backboard is carved and dry fitted onto the Mandocello… Check out the hand carving process and different steps in this video… https://youtu.be/Nwg-BTa1X6s
Lounge Chair #4: Back
The back really has a cool shape to it as the chair is meant to follow the shape of the body. Unfortunately, when I was cutting up the stock, I cut it to its final width of 3”. I did not add an extra half inch as I had before due to the boards shifting while gluing. I was pretty careful to remove as little as possible on the jointer and bandsaw so the final width ended up being 2 and 7/8” which should really be no problem. I later cut the angle at which it ties into the other legs...
Lounge Chair #3: Arms
The arms use the same mold as the legs and are cut to the same width of 3” but are quite a bit shorter which almost makes the curve more dramatic. After two previous glue ups and this time using shorter stock, things were a lot cleaner and a lot quicker. Both the front and end of each arm is cut at an angle so it doesn’t sit square and also, on the end, for aesthetic reasons.
Lounge Chair #1: Design
Inspired by a Moser lounge chair. My shop teacher had some old molds lying around from over 20 years ago and built the project around it. In this project, I’m using his old molds/forms and drawings to make something similar. All bent lamination from 4/4 cherry. Eventually, it’ll hopefully be finished with leather cushions.
