The Woodshop Shed

Rocking Adirondack Chairs

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(from Lumberjocks.com)


The little woman in my life wanted a Rocking Adirondack Chair so I found a plan on Esty had the UPS store print the plane in a full 2' X 4' sheet and made two using a mix of different woods. Some PT and some framing lumber.They will be under cover and out of the weather so they should last a while. I made templates for all the parts so if I need to make a new part down the road I can knock them out with out any trouble.They are well balanced and easy to get out of. I put a strip of anti skid rubber that is used on stair treads on the bottom so if someone drag the chair it won't wear a flat spot on the bottom of the blades. I hope that works :)
Hope you like them!

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Clipboard remake - Fun in the shop

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(from Lumberjocks.com)


It was time to throw away my clipboard. I bought these back in 1967. Over the years I've used it for everything in the shop. Cutting, painting, nailing, backer board, etc. took it's toll on it. I kept saying I need to get a new one. While cleaning up my scrap bin I came across many thin strips of different hardwoods and something clicked in my head. I decided to laminate the old one. Removing the clip first and sanding the board before I glued the strips on I then went on to spray the clip itself. I used hammered copper spray paint that fitted the deed. After glue dried I sanded it smooth and waited till the next day to let it acclimate. I sanded again to make sure none of the pieces moved then gave it a couple coats of danish oil rubbing it in with a piece of 100 grit used sandpaper. Came out smooth as a baby. Now I need to find a nice place to hang it instead of being buried in the cabinet.
Just as easy to make a clip board with all wood but this way everything got a new life.Fun in the shop.

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(Almost) Effortless Dutchman Keys

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(from Popularwoodworking.com)


I used to struggle making Dutchman keys (also known as butterflies) - but I love using them in my furniture. So, I came up with an idea that works well and makes the process completely painless. Because the pieces are …Source

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Bibliophile's Bookcase

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(from Popularwoodworking.com)


With simple lines and straightforward joinery, this project yields ample shelf space (and drawers to boot). This large case-on-case shelving unit is adapted from similar pieces I've seen in private libraries and in stately homes. I also dug up a …Source

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