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I just pulled the trigger on the $3500 Festool KA 65 Set. Comes in 1-2 week. Iron-on edgebanding takes a ridiculously long time and I'm a hobbyist (i.e., time is a premium). I can't justify spending...

I'd considered making it a separate section (lowered, to make it look like shelf space).

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I think it's a nice look but it does make construction less streamlined. It's also a little less...

Nice idea! Should be possible to put them back-to-back or sandwich them over plywood to hide the butt joints.

I really like this technique - have an inner core of plywood (1/4" or 1/2") that is...

That's a great idea. This room is on the second floor. The window is ~20 ft high. A bit inconvenient but it's possible if the top is light (i.e., 3/4 plywood). Lash onto it with some rope and pull it...

I'm working out the construction design for the carcass of this 13' long cabinet.

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I would like the top to have a "one-piece" look (which means not necessarily a single 13' piece...

I've tried something like this before. I love how minimal it is but I'd be relying on the joint to hold the weight of an expensive computer. I trust that it can hold its weight no problem but dread...

Jamie,
It wouldn't be a floating desk if it has what resemble legs :). The 5' long cabinet on the left will be hung on cleats which are mounted to 3 studs. It's for enclosed storage and will double...

My shop's back at my parent's garage but I live in my own rental space. Don't plan to buy a home anytime soon so I will be moving between rental spaces, probably once every year. I need a desk that...

Remember to put finish on your sled! I built one two years ago in my unfinished garage that witnesses ~80% RH and temperature swings 0-85 deg F (New England). The base has warped and it's all but...

I love long bevel miter joints, especially now that I have the Festool domino. They're really challenging to cut accurately/safely on a table saw. I also need a way to break down 4x8 plywood.

I...

Hi All,

I was at Rocklers today and checked the floor model. Saw the same offset so this is normal.

I'm not sure if this is something I'd never noticed until now but when the fence is down all the way, the angle can't be set to 0. Seen below.

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The protractor isn't cut flush with the...

Build a bunch of clamping squares ASAP. Use Tightbond 1/2 avoid TB3 (green bottle) which dries black and is more viscous (IMO annoying to work with). If possible, get a Festool Domino ASAP which...

A full sheet of plywood is too unwieldy to cut accurately on a tablesaw and you often don't need the full 8' length anyway. I've invested in a track saw ($425), two connectable 4' tracks (~$100), and...

Looks fantastic and sounds like the issue was with my execution. Clamping was for sure an issue. I need those angled cauls so I can clamp in the interior. I expect some gap since I followed the...

I tried wacking the domino into the narrow slot with my mallet but any harder and I'd probably break the bevel. Hard to tell what the issue was given that this was my first run and I had to act fast...

I have a Festool Domino DF500. Been using it a while and am competent cutting Dominos at 90 deg. and 45 deg bevels. This was my first glue up with 45 deg bevels and first time using Titebond 3.
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Glued miter joints with plywood aren't very strong as half of the wood in the joint is going to be endgrain.

That's just it! I haven't added the brackets, biscuits, or splines and already it...

I have in mind to build one or two 13' long shelves for my bedroom wall. It's suppose to hold up textbooks (the heaviest point-source load) and miscellaneous stuff (distributed load).

I thought...

I recently bought a Stanley #4 for ~$60. Upon inspection, the three most outstanding things were that the tote screw didn't fasten the tote down very securely (even if you tighten the screw a great...

Hi,

I'm attempting to recreate this table and would like advice on how to lay out the legs onto stock to be cut so as to:



Minimize the amount of stock used
Reduce the complexity of the...

I have a good number of straight 2x4s available. I also want to make sure I've developed a precise and accurate method for cutting the joints and tapers before trying it on the nicer stuff :).
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I'm glad to hear about the tapers! The wall of each bridle joint is 5/8" thick (see below). Since the general wisdom seems to be that pine might not be strong enough, I'll add glue to the mating...

I'm attempting to recreate this table: http://itzfurniture.com/en/product/mesa-ban/

I modeled it in sketchup and dimensioned the pieces based on the proportions of the table in the picture. The...

He's ok with it so long as the thing to be fastened can be removed if necessary (he's ok with a permanently embedded fastener). He thinks if the wood rots, the next tenant shouldn't have to struggle...