Any woodworkers?

Wood is free and its everywhere, you just have to learn where to look for it. If you look at some of the projects I've made here from salvaged pallets they are all hardwood. Oak, maple, cherry, and even walnut. I've learned where to look for stuff like this in my area.

 

I got the top glued on then got the barrel shape roughed out. It needs a bit more work on the shape before finer sanding. Cut the miter key slots then wiped it with a damp towel to see what the grain looks like. I think the grain pattern on the top is going to look really good.

Once I get the miter keys in and cut it will be time to cut the lid. I'm hoping there's not a lot of glue squeeze out on the inside. Install barrel hinges, then a lot of sanding and on to finishing, which will likely be 4 or 5 days.

 

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Well I finally got some time in the shop to finish the install of the new miter saw. I made a plywood dust hood with free wood, lol. I did cover the pegboard on the back too.

I hooked up a automatic switch for the shop vac.

I had to drill a hole to pass the yellow cord for the shop vac through.

Then I drilled a 2" hole for the rockler dust hose to pass down through to the shop vac.

Since I don't always need the tall fences I also drilled a hole for the post of the fence to go into for storage next to the saw.

Same thing for the right fence. Here you can also see the dust collection hose.

I did the same for storage of the hold down clamp.

Since I took off the table extensions I made some holders to store them. Made from some scraps of wormy ash.

And I mounted them to the sides of the dust hood.

So I'm going to call this install done, back in business!

The only thing left to do is remount the ras saw so the fence lines up. But that's for another day. I only use the ras for breaking down rough sawn lumber.

 

My RAS is just in my way. I'll never use it but since I have the cabinet under mine, I've thought about repurposing the cabinet for another tool.

 

It may not look like much progress, but there’s been about 25 hours worth of work done since my last update. All hard edges have been planed down, some with the spokeshave and hand plane, both the bow and stern mostly by hand with chisels, Since the curvature won’t let a plane sit flush. Found 4 broken staples that I missed when pulling all 1500 of them. Those really mess up your planes cutting edge. Ouch.

Now I’m just playing games with the weather, no dust collection in the garage so I need to wheel it outside in the driveway when I want to sand. And between the snow and negative temps, Minnesota has not been cooperating.

 

Also got an old craftsman 6-1/4 jointer that my dad wanted out if his garage. He’s a retired carpenter but still does things he considers fun for friends. Got it in trade but doesn’t need another one. Motor is good, blades all look decent. Need a new belt and then I’ll see how the bearings sound in it. It honestly looks like it’s been used 5 times in its life.

 

Working on desks for @Slashaar and I; working with this beautiful beech

Taking a break for a bit while doing shop drop stuff. I'm currently at 300 grit sandpaper, so I'll be clearing off the remaining dust in a bit. Just cleaning up toolmarks from the router etc
I'm really dizy, I hope that makes sense, lol.

 

will look awesome when done
I have the same saw horses, they work great

 

I broke one of them immediately

@Slashaar said he wants to straight up return them, I figured we would just exchange them and I could maybe not scoot it across the slopped driveway with a butcher block countertop on it next time

 

I just want some nice metal ones....
https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOUGHBU...le-1300-lb-Capacity-TB-C700/205870356#overlay

and these would be nice for outfeed on the table saw
https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOUGHBUILT-43-in-3-in-1-Roller-Stand-with-Triple-Function-TB-S210/

 

Till you hit one of them with circular saw...

 

Ouch!

 

You can get metal saw horses with 2x4 tops .. the wood can be replaced as needed.

My next replacements will have a groove routered in then for my Micro Jig clamps.

 

Getting all the pieces together to put a router table in the wing of my table saw. Is there anything I can do to the laminate top to keep from getting any tear out or chipping when I’m routing the hole for the router plate??

 

I've never had a problem with tearout. Use a sharp router bit. When I am finished, I usually hit the cut edge with some sandpaper - the laminate edge can be sharp enough to cut.

I am assuming you have the laminate glued down to something.

I have cut laminate by itself (smaller, but still oversized pieces) using aviation shears. Unfortunately, I never get a clean edge.

 

You got a link for ones like that? That sounds perfect.

 

It’s 1 1/4” MDF with a laminated top from Rockler.