The Woodshop Shed

Log Cabin Shop

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My shop may appear rustic, but you won't find a dirt floor or antique machinery inside. Editor's note: This article originally appeared in American Woodworker #146. In fact, my friends all make fun of me for having a shop that's …Source

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Commemorative Stools

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I made these stools to commemorate 55 years of the Buckley Old engine Show in Buckley, Michigan. I got the idea while visiting the wood shop where a nice lady named Casey was making these 3 ft 3/4” dowels on an early 1900 dowel cutting machine. She would stamp the buckeye name and the year on them . I asked her if she would put 2 additional stamps on the ones I bought and she did so I could get 3 spindles out of each dowel.The tops and bottoms are made from 5/8” maple plywood. The laser lettering on the tops was done by my friend Meredith and then I painted them John Deere green and coated them with clear epoxy to fill in the letters and for durability.They are 10” diameter and 8” high. The rest of the stools was coated with clear gloss Rustoleum spray.The last shot is of the routing of a finger grab groove under the rim of the top. It makes it easier to pick it up when your fingers are not too strong any more.Cheers, Jim

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Blowout Beater

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A coping sled is a must-have accessory for router table work. It helps you hold a narrow piece, such as a door rail, perpendicular to the fence and backs up the cut to prevent blowout. At least, it's supposed to. …Source

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Round Trestle Table

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This is my first dining table, meant to replace my old one that is falling apart. The base is red oak, fastened with wood screws. I countersunk the holes enough so I could fill them with walnut dowels. The top is solid walnut, 49” in diameter and a 45 degree taper, finished with arm-r-seal. I was worried about strength, so I you the top together with glue and pocket screws. Unfortunately, I had a few problems cutting out the top. I used a router jig to make the circle, but when I cut through the last 1/4” around with a jigsaw, the blade was dull and busted out the bottom end. I would have made the table 2” smaller to trim the mistake, but there were too many pocket screws in the pathway! Next time, I think I'll skip the pocket screws and tack in supports on the underside after cutting the circle. The other major oopsie is that it is about 2” too tall. Most dining tables are 29-30” but mine is a hair over 32” I figure when I build the matching chairs I'll make them a tad taller. All the wood I used I milled myself from deadfalls with a chainsaw mill; it was a longtime coming since I've had the 6/4 walnut for about 4 years and finally used it. I'll make curved back dining chairs from the same red oak and the back slats I'll use the remaining walnut for matching contrast.

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Ryobi Sheet Sander Review

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Tool: PCL401 18v ONE+ Cordless 1/4 Sheet Sander Kit Shop Now   Manufacturer: Ryobi MSRP: $109.97 (includes 4.0Ah battery, charger, 3 sheet of sandpaper) The tool Ryobi's new 18v ONE+ Cordless 1/4 Sheet Sander runs at 14,000 orbits per minute …Source

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