Any woodworkers on here? Amateur or otherwise?

[CycloneBax]

Something to consider for space:

I have a tablesaw and added the cast iron router mount to the table saw. I really like this as there is a lot of weight so don't have to worry about the table moving. This provides for a large surface when working on larger objects.

I built a cabinet for the base and mounted the tablesaw on the cabinet to hold all the tablesaw and router accessories.

Also, I have modified a Delta portable base and attached to the cabinet. So it is easy to move around and the overcenter caster allows it to set on rubber mounts when stationary and in use.

 

[ozone]

A very serious woodworker here. I built a 3-car detached garage in 1997 and half of it is my active wood shop. The stationary tools include a Parks planer, cheapie 6" jointer, Sears cabinet saw, Rockwell lathe, Jet bandsaw, homebuilt router table, Performax drum sander, Delta drill press, spindle sander, belt disk combo sander scroll saw and mortiser, Penn State dust collector, Jet air cleaner and Sears air compressor. Lots of smaller stuff like routers, sanders, drills, drivers and stuff to keep things sharp.

I prefer to buy most of my wood from a sawmill in Moravia, when get back to Iowa, or locally - rough cut as much as possible.

I have built 5 chest of drawers, a dining table, hutch and 8 chairs, several coffee tables, sofa table, hall table, bookshelves, sideboard, lots of cabinets, bunkbeds, bedroom suite, etc. My house full of stuff I've made. I have built several chess boards with exotic woods and most recently about 30 end grain cutting boards made mostly of cherry, white oak, ash and steamed cherry. I have been selling these and giving them away as gifts. I can't keep up with the demand.

By far, most of the stuff I've made is with red oak, and a lot of cherry. I probably enjoy working with cherry the most. I love to see the color and grain pop when I put on the finish - usually a blend of polyurethane, linseed oil and thinner - flooded and then wiped off (at least 3 coats).

My wife calls this hobby my therapy.

My advice to those starting out - never pass up a good TBO (tool buying opportunity). You really can save a lot of money and end up with heirlooms.

 

[Cardinal2001]

WWA Info Exchange :: Index

That's one that I read a lot of stuff on. The How-To section has lots of tips and tricks. One poster, Niki, has picture tutorials on a whole range of jigs you can make for various tools. Lots of useful information.

 

[Cardinal2001]

UKW :: UKworkshop.co.uk

There is another forum for some of Niki's tutorials, especially the ones with the missing pics in the wwa forum.

 

[bos]

i approve of this since i work at meredith and sometimes do marketing stuff for WOOD. and i can't tell you how many times we laugh when talking about WOOD :biglaugh:

Probably laugh as much as a Caulk salesman.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Probably laugh as much as a Caulk salesman.

You put the caulk in the crack - however, make sure you take the other caulk out of the crack before you put your caulk in the crack. If you put your caulk in a crack that already has caulk, your caulk will fall off...

(I forget the name of the comedian that first did that line)

 

[bos]

You put the caulk in the crack - however, make sure you take the other caulk out of the crack before you put your caulk in the crack. If you put your caulk in a crack that already has caulk, your caulk will fall off...

(I forget the name of the comedian that first did that line)

I will be 80 years old and still laughing at immature jokes.

 

[roscoedog]

I play around doing some woodworking. I made my grandson a rocker that looks like a motorcycle. I make turkey boxcalls with custom handles that look like morel mushrooms, arrowheads, and deer antlers. Also make plagues for deer mounts. My biggest was when I built my cabin. I didnt have electric when it was built. I drew all the plans up and cut everything in my garage then hauled it down to the site and put it all together. My next project is to add a 12 by 12 addition.

 

[Cycloin]

I play around doing some woodworking. I made my grandson a rocker that looks like a motorcycle. I make turkey boxcalls with custom handles that look like morel mushrooms, arrowheads, and deer antlers. Also make plagues for deer mounts. My biggest was when I built my cabin. I didnt have electric when it was built. I drew all the plans up and cut everything in my garage then hauled it down to the site and put it all together. My next project is to add a 12 by 12 addition.

Sounds like you do more than just "play around." Very impressive, sir.