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Colonial-Era Plate Rack

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Although this project uses 40 feet of moulding, it's quite simple to make. My wife and I recently attended our niece's wedding in Ft. Wayne, Ind. We realized after checking into the hotel that we had several hours to kill …Source

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Gramercy bow saw build

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This was a fun project. Built from scarp sapele after another project, Gramercy's layout sheets were spot on and it was easy to template the pieces. Lots of hand shaping. I turned the handle on the lathe and finished with danish oil and paste wax. I bought their kit and blades. It all came together nicely and cuts really well! I'm excited to ad the tool to the shop.

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Rabbet vs Dado vs Groove

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Some people get pretty worked up about using the right word for the right joint. Perhaps they have a point since imprecise use of terms can lead to confusion. So, to be precise, here are the proper definitions: A dado…Source

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Custom Cal King Bed

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Here's the bed project I finished up recently.
Everything is plywood construction, with the outside parts veneered for appeal.
Dark gray finish per the clients request.
Finish is sprayed on polyurethane, 3 or 4 coats.
Most of the plywood is actually a cedar veneer, which gives a nice odor inside the drawers.
The veneers and solid wood is alder.All the drawers are on 30” Blum undermount slides, heavy duty version.
Baltic Birch plywood for the drawers. I was NOT expecting Baltic Birch to triple in price. But when I stopped to think about it (BALTICS), it made sense I guess, in today's current shipping industry…
The drawers actually are about 34” deep and have a funky little ledge for the last 4”, to allow for ALL of the depth of the bed to be used for drawer storage.The bed comes apart into headboard, footboard, and 2 “box spring” base pieces (where the drawers are). There's no way this thing would fit into a house if not able to be disassembled.I can't claim any credit for the design – the client had in mind exactly what he wanted and the dimensions and everything.Below are a few pictures of the veneering process. It went really well, and I'm pleased with the results. Only thing I wish is that the stain color wasn't so dark and obscures some of the grain. In hindsight, I perhaps should have put a conditioner on before staining to keep it a little lighter and more consistent.Veneers were re-sawed to a little over 1/8”. Then I ran them thru my drum sander several times to get them all fairly consistent and remove the blade marks. They ended up almost exactly 1/8”. Worked out pretty well, because they aren't too inflexible, but yet not so floppy that you can't keep them flat and together easily.
I cut and laid out the veneers, using lots of painters tape to hold them together.

Then apply glue, and pop them into the vacuum bag. I have a 5'x9' vinyl bag, with a venturi style vacuum pump. I use mosquito net over the veneer to allow the air to evacuate and get even “clamping” pressure.
Headboard assembled:
Footboard assembled:
the bases assembled:

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Articulated John Deer 8630 Tractor

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Hi Guys & Ladies ,, it as been some time that i posted one of my wood workingWell here is a Articulated John Deer 8630 Tractor ,, made some changes from the toys & joys plans for the person that i build the project for .the tractor is made out of Oak & Walnut & some Blood WoodThe size of the tractor is 19” L x 11” W x 10” Hthis was the first time doing these type of tires ,, I would do them again love the way they turn out .Merry Christmas to all the Lumberjocks ,, love seeing your wood working Bruce

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