Weekend Accomlishments.....

[Dennis Peacock]

Well, another weekend has come and gone.

I spent Saturday working on working out the design and templates for the adirondack chairs. A buddy at work was here with me to help me on the project since 4 of the 6 chairs will be his and he likes to do and learn about ww'ing as well. This is his first experience with tools other than a skill saw and a ROS sander.

I had to "instruct" him on two occassions.... 1. Don't EVER put a sanding block down on the TS cast iron table and move it while on the table. I had to rub it out and rub down the table, clean it and recoat with wax. 45 minutes wasted there. 2. Don't EVER put a canned drink on ANY cast iron top. Rub down, out and rewax there. Another 30 minutes shot there. I gave him a "dedicated" area to put his coke can as well as where to place the sanding block when finished and "his spot" is not ANYWHERE close to cast iron. He took it very well and learned his lesson the first time around and I was glad too.!!!!

After church Sunday, I went out in the shop and started cleaning up and painting a squirrel cage blower that was given free to me by another guy at work. I believe that this one will have a destiny inside a totally new downdraft sanding table. This baby will move about 1,800 CFM and should work nicely in a 3 foot by 6 foot downdraft table. But the downdraft table will be a project that I will start AFTER I build a "real woodworkers" bench for the shop. I figured that since I have never really had a decent bench to speak of...it was time to think about one.

If anyone has a book on workbench design and construction and are willing to let me borrow it for a couple of months while I design the bench and work out the materials needed...I would greatly appreciate it. Of course, I will return the book to its rightful owner. :)

So what did YOU do this weekend?

Best of weeks......

[Jim Becker]

It was a "whirly" weekend...installed the new cyclone on Saturday and completed all the duct work changes and additions on Sunday except for an additional floor sweep at the lathe-end of the shop. The new cyclone is an awesome machine and as far as I can see, it will work just fine if I happen to "forget" I left another gate open somewhere. That bodes well for running the saw cabinet and overarm guard concurrently, too. I should be able to get things all cleaned up next weekend and also get some woodworking in for a change.

LOML and I also watched our Saturday night DVD...as well as one on Friday night for good measure. She made sausage this weekend with the "power tool" I gave her for a holiday gift...it's delicious!

[Paul B. Cresti]

My wife, kids and I got back from vacation on Friday. On Saturday and up until now i finished the the rough-in electrical work for the new shop and will call for an inspection tomorrow.

[John Miliunas]

Been fighting a low-grade cold, so not moving as swiftly as I'd like. But I did manage to get a little jig made, for a friend at work, to cut wine corks in half. (don't ask...). Got a path shoveled to the propane tanks, so that Mr. LP doesn't scold me. A trip to the Borg for some electrical supplies, which then enabled me to kick up my 20A, 220V up to 30A, and swap in new 30A outlets and plugs. Temp'd in a couple more 220V outlets for the BS and molder. And, now I can actually SEE two of my bench counters! OK, it's only OSB, but I can SEE it! Long ways to go, but little by little... Have a great week, all! :cool:

[Donnie Raines]

Went into the weekend thinking I was going to start on my Shaker tall clock......other then pulling the boards out of storage...that's about as far as I got. I did start on a new work bench.....got the top laminated up(maple and cherry). Also started on a router storage cabinet, for my bits, routers and all the extras. I also got my ceiling insulated and my bro-n-law got the gas line out to the shop for my heat :D ....and a/c :D ......man woodworking is a tuff hobby.....

DonnieR

[Bob Lasley]

Hey Dennis,

My weekend was good. Taught raised panel door class yesterday. Turned a couple of pens Saturday night. Turned more pens today. Oh, also turned some bottle stoppers. Turned more pens tonight. Next weekend, back to flat work..............I promise................maybe!

Have a great week all,
Bob

[Robert Ducharme]

FINALLY FINISHED TAXES. Now I can get back to the workshop.

[Steve King]

WOW, what a weekend, got a Jet Drill Press, Delta Radial Arm Saw and a Delta OSS. Now where am I going to put all this great stuff? I talked Brenda into building a little shed in the back yard, next to the garage, to house all the garden tools and lawn mower. Now I can make the miter station with storage and stick that RAS at the right side and still have room==COOL!
I build the frame for the shed today, and installed the OSS in the cabinet next to the TS.
This is a shot of the cabinet with the doors closed.
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With the doors open, I can get to the sander, grinder and panel clamps and the rest of the junk in there.
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Next shot is with the OSS raised and ready to go!
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[Terry Hatfield]

d,

Gee...your buddy sounds like a lot of help. :D

I've already gloat...er.....posted my weekend accomplishments. :p

t

[Tyler Howell]

Creek Waders,
Completed the recessed and track lighting for the kitchen. Ready for inspection. Calked and sealed up around the new doors. Took a broom to the shop per Terry’s instruction. :D I am looking to jump to the next level of craftsmanship with a clean, organized shop and review of some of the basic skills. Tuned up the TS and out feed table as well. ;)
A little belated Bday party for the oldest daughter. We learned today she has been accepted into Med School out in Jim Becker’s neighborhood. She has some more interviews out east this week and a couple local next. Talk about a proud Papa.
I had a great weekend hope you did as well.:cool:

[Terry Hatfield]

Tyler.

"Took a broom to the shop per Terry’s instruction."

LOL....very good. :D

Gongrats on your daughter. You have every reason to be a proud papa.

t

[Todd Burch]

Saturday, got framing up for some ceiling beams I'm making. Will start on trim Monday morning.

Went to the Woodworking show today after church. In 90 minutes spent about $1700 on a few misc. "have to haves" - a Lie Nielson #66 beader, a Tormek Slow Speed Wet Grinder w/accessories, a Kreg "Foreman" production pocket hole cutter (cha-ching$$), a Kreg Precision Miter gauge and a Kreg setup for miter saw stops. I've already assembled and set up the miter gauge - seems to be pretty good so far. Time will tell.

While at the show, I talked with Torben Helshoi (sp?) - the main guy from Laguna. (They must be short on salesmen since he was the lone ranger there today). I whined about my worn out, bad guides and my lack of smoothness in resaw cuts with their $150 carbide blade. They have new guides now, called "Laguna Guides" that should directly replace the Euro guides that I have, and, they carry a new carbide blade that, per Torben, overcomes a lot of the design flaws that are inherent in the blade I have... Of course.

Here's a shot of the framing gridwork and box frames on the ceiling, waiting for me to add trim. Ceiling is 10' high.

[Terry Quiram]

Todd
How much was the new blade? I have one of the old ones and I agree with the rough cut. So now I just cut blanks for the lathe.
Terry

[Tyler Howell]

Looking good Todd!:) Love those WW shows.

[Dennis Peacock]

Took a broom to the shop per Terry’s instruction. :D
We learned today she has been accepted into Med School out in Jim Becker’s neighborhood. She has some more interviews out east this week and a couple local next. Talk about a proud Papa. I had a great weekend hope you did as well.

Well Tyler ol' buddy...<b>CONGRATS!!</b> I am proud with you on your daughter's acceptance into med school. Just be careful and not pop too many buttons on your shirts...ok? :D

Taking a Broom to your shop? :confused: :confused:
Now Terry would NEVER do a thing such as that.!!! An air hose maybe, but just ask him how much he likes swinging a broom. :D

[Todd Burch]

Terry, I did not ask how much the new blade goes for. Nor, about the replacement guides. Torben took my card and told me he would have someone call me. It is pretty shiney though, and is a thinner kerf than the older style.

[Dave Richards]

Finally got the third and fourth planks put on the cradle. After this, the rest should go a bit quicker.
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I might have to stop and make more clamps, though. I've used all twelve that I made and a few I didn't. It's really true what they say. You can never have too many clamps.

[Todd Burch]

OK Dave - let's some some plans for those clamps...!

[Dave Richards]

Really, Todd? You want the plans? Alright, I'll start a new thread.

[John Miliunas]

Hey Tyler,

...And you *DESERVE* to be a proud papa! :D That's a great accomplishment for her AND her family, as well. Major gloat, my friend! Please give her my best and wishes for continued success! :cool:

[Rob Russell]

I spent about 3 hours chopping ice on the driveway and stuff. Last week we had a storm that dumped during the when I was at work. Also got a good amount of time down in the shop cleaning up the junk and stuff that's been there. I've actually got some floor space I can stand in now.

[Sparky Paessler]

I started a modification on my bandsaw this weekend. It is an old Sears
12" that used an 80" blade. I wanted more than 6" of resaw height so I decided to go up to a 93.5" blade. This would give me 13" of height. On my saw this meant replacing the 3" tube that supports the top wheel assembly and replacing the shaft that the upper blade guide mounts to.
I found some 3" muffler pipe at a muffler shop and at lowes bought a 5/8" shaft for the blade guide. Had a machine shop cut a slot on the 5/8" shaft for the locking knob. This weekend I disassemblied the saw and started remounting the parts on the new tube. The pictures below show my progress. Picture 1 is the saw before starting. Picture 2 is with the covers removed. 3 is the saw disassemblied. 4 has the new tube bolted to the lower wheel assembly and I have the upper wheel assembly clamped onto the tube to get the right spaceing and align it with the bottom tube. It also has the new shaft with the upper blade guide assemble on it.

[Tyler Howell]

Cool Sparks,

Way to recycle.;)

[John Miliunas]

Quite an ambitious project, Sparky! I suppose you're one of those guys who had a Chevy Vega and stuffed a big-block in it, weren't you?! :D :cool:

[Scott Coffelt]

I really wasn't too productive in the shop.

Saturday I went to the Home Remodeling Show and Gardening Show. The second one was actually more fruitful (pun?). I was nice to see flowers and green plants, we have a bunch of snow on the ground.

Too many folks selling pans, cleaners, brooms, and whatever else had nothing to do with remodeling. I was hoping to see a bunch of cabinet designs to use as ideas on our upcoming bathroom remodel. Nothing. Tickets were free, so it all it wasn't bad for the price :D .

Saturday night I dinked around the shop on little things. I started weeding out and organizing my short stock storage. Man there is more junk in there I can not believe I saved.

Sunday Jack Diemer and I ran up and looked at some wood. I bought some really wide boards of Oak ($1/foot) mine were 16" wide and 10' long. They are really close to #3, but I can get some nice sized boards out of it and still be ahead... will have some smaller pieces that will hit the trash (knots, knots, knots). Also picked up 18+ bdft (4 each 8"x7')of Spalted Sycamore for $3/bdft. Neat wood, I have no planned projects but the wood looked neat.

[Kurt Aebi]

I intended on making some headway on a few projects that I've started, but that's as far as it went - Intensions!

When I opened up my overhead garage door Saturday morning, I hear a loud twang, then bang and the door stopped halfway up and the springs and cables were a swinging away! Luckily, no one got hurt. I spent the day rounding up parts for the door and spent Sunday after church putting the thing back together again.

During a couple of evenings last week, I finished the upgrades to my clamp cart and took inventory of my clamps.
Amazingly enough, though, I still do not have enough!!!! lol.

Will be warm this week (high 20's to low 30's - A HEAT WAVE) so I should get some shop time in the evenings this week.

Have a Great Week!

[Joe Tonich]

I started a modification on my bandsaw this weekend. It is an old Sears
12" that used an 80" blade. I wanted more than 6" of resaw height so I decided to go up to a 93.5" blade. This would give me 13" of height. On my saw this meant replacing the 3" tube that supports the top wheel assembly and replacing the shaft that the upper blade guide mounts to.
I found some 3" muffler pipe at a muffler shop and at lowes bought a 5/8" shaft for the blade guide. Had a machine shop cut a slot on the 5/8" shaft for the locking knob. This weekend I disassemblied the saw and started remounting the parts on the new tube. The pictures below show my progress. Picture 1 is the saw before starting. Picture 2 is with the covers removed. 3 is the saw disassemblied. 4 has the new tube bolted to the lower wheel assembly and I have the upper wheel assembly clamped onto the tube to get the right spaceing and align it with the bottom tube. It also has the new shaft with the upper blade guide assemble on it.

Sparky,

Talk about Deja-Vu! I had the same saw, was my Grandfathers, that I ended up doing the same thing to. Only I cut the tube and had the machinist at work make an extension for me. Do you have the original upper blade guide? Mine exploded and I ended up having a new one made up. It's still working and is now in my BIL's basement.

Joe

[Jeff Skory]

Tyler,

Major congrats on your daughter. That is fantastic news. If she has half the sense of humor and charm that you have she will have some great bedside manners. :D And in my mind that goes a long way toward helping people heal.

[Dennis Peacock]

Terry, I did not ask how much the new blade goes for. Nor, about the replacement guides. Torben took my card and told me he would have someone call me. It is pretty shiney though, and is a thinner kerf than the older style.

The replacement guides START at $225 and go up from there. The blade, I don't know about....always out of my league for BS blades in the respect of price. I knew about the guides as I was just cruzzing their site and saw them.

[Tyler Howell]

Thanks Jeff,
She is very special!

[Byron Trantham]

Worked on the LOML kitchen bookshelf/vegetable bin/wine rack. I've been at it for for awhile. It has turned out to be one of the more challenging/interesting projects I have attempted. Lots of different planes and material. The top half is the the bookshelf portion. the next section is the vegetable bins comprised of bin about 9" deep and "dirt catching drawer" underneath that. The bottom of bin has plastic coated wire mesh [fairly stiff] to allow dirt to fall into the dirt tray below. The front of the bins are constructed like glass pannel doors except a brass "chicken wire mesh" will be in place of the glass to allow air flow. The lower section section provides a wine rack to store 24 bottoles of wine.

I spent a boat load of time on CAD getting all the planes to line up. I'm three dimensionally challenged and this puppy isn't a box!

This is a shot of the carcass without the drawers and shelf boards. All the interior stuff is sitting in my shop with the first coat of dye.

[Jim Becker]

A little belated Bday party for the oldest daughter. We learned today she has been accepted into Med School out in Jim Becker’s neighborhood. She has some more interviews out east this week and a couple local next. Talk about a proud Papa.

And proud you should be! Congratulations, Tyler! She'll enjoy this area a lot should she finalize on that particular school...whichever one out of the several excellent ones there are here.

[Tyler Howell]

[QUOTE=Jim Becker]And proud you should be! Congratulations, Tyler! She'll enjoy this area a lot should she finalize on that particular school...whichever one out of the several excellent ones there are here.

Thanks Jim, U of I and Temple gave her the Nod. She's in Boston today at Tufts. Fingers crossed. Hard to tell at that age what she wants.;)

Byron! Looking good. Let's see some more.;)