Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wood project for the absolute total non woodworker
My son and I play a game of chess nearly every morning and have been using a glass set with a few broken pieces for quite some time now. About a month ago, my wife decided to buy us a new set but after a bit of sticker-shock, decided to make a set.
Its pretty cool. She went to a craft store, picked up a variety of wooden spools and balls, and glued them into various configurations for the pieces.
Even without any tools, anyone can make creative projects with wood.
Hello Is there anybody out there
Mike
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Woodworking on YouTube John Heisz
John has free plans for on his web site as well as reasonably priced plans for his more complex builds. Check out his web site: ibuildit.ca.
Visit Johns YouTube channel and subscribe here. Browse through his extensive list videos and get inspired. Ive included his shop-built wooden vise here. The first video gives you an overview of the project, and the second one digs into the build. Its a beautiful piece.
Thanks for supporting guys like John who regularly provide top-notch video content free of charge!
Intarsia follow up
Patterns such as the one Randy Cosgrove used to make this delightful piece:
Randy has been making intarsia pieces for a few years now and offers a few more tips:
- There is a lot of sanding involved and the best thing I found to soften the edges is a pneumatic sander that chucks into the drill press. You can pump it up to be as hard or as soft as you want and it really makes getting an evenly rounded edge easier.
- I usually do the finish sanding on each piece with a 220 grit mop sander before assembly. Seems to give the pieces a nice burnish.
- It became a lot less messy when I finally got around to rigging up a small hose from my dust collector to “hover” around the sander.
Build a Storage Building A Five Step Guide for Building a Brick Shed
To build a storage shed in your backyard takes planning and creativity. Most sheds are constructed from wood when built from scratch, others are assembled from shed kits and are generally constructed with plywood or metal. Some sheds, however, are built using brick because the owner wants to match the construction of the house or because the owner believes he is adding strength to the structure.
Perhaps one remembers the story of the Three Little Pigs and fears the big bad wolf blowing down his outdoor shed. Nevertheless, a brick shed will outlast a more traditional wooden shed if neither structure is maintained.
Look, if you maintain your shed then either construction material is just fine. For this reason and this reason alone, I only recommend building a shed in from brick if, and only if, your decision is aesthetic and not structural. Any well-built shed will last several lifetimes if properly maintained.
That being said here is a brief five-step guide for building a brick storage building or shed in your backyard.
Step 1
The first step in any construction project is to determine the location of the shed. Make sure you choose a location that is relatively flat, has good drainage, is not directly on any property line, is not too close to trees which may cause problems for your shed roof or foundation (remember trees have a large root system below the surface). Also make certain that your shed foundation is not interfering with any electrical, cable or water lines. Overlook any one of these and youll have a potentially costly problem on your hands.
One other thing to think about at this stage is to make absolutely certain that your shed design complies with local building codes and zoning ordinances. The best way to do this is to apply for a permit. In some cases, if you live in a planned community, you may need permission to build the shed from your Home Owners Association. Dont make the mistake of not asking because the HOA has broad powers to make you comply with their decisions.
Step 2
Once all approvals and permits are obtained it is time to clean the area where your shed will be built. Remove any debris, roots, weeds, rocks, and other hindrances. Level the ground if necessary. Using a chalk line or stakes, draw an outline of the sheds footprint on the ground.
Step 3
Now it is time to start digging. Your task is to create a foundation for your shed. Building a strong foundation determines the strength and stability of your shed and is a step that must not be taken lightly. Depending on where you live, youll need to dig to a depth that is just below the frost line. This will assure that your shed will not heave due to ground swells caused by expanding soil due to freezing. Your minimum depth for a solid foundation is eight inches and most areas require no more than thirty-six inches. It is best to check with your local building department to know the exact depth to dig. You can rent a small back hoe or trenching machine, or you can hire an experienced excavator to do this step for you. You want the bottom of your trench level all the way around.
The outside of the trench must be about one inch beyond the outline of your building and should be four to six inches wide. Now using 2x6 lumber and stakes, create a form extending above the level of the ground.
Step 4
Its time to pour concrete for your foundation. Pour the concrete to a level of about two to three inches above ground level. Unless you are a martyr call your local concrete supplier and order a truck with the right amount of yardage to fill the hole. Tell the company the dimensions and theyll tell you just what you need. Ask for advice about the mix needed for strength and permanence for your area. Make sure the top of the foundation is relatively level though it doesnt have to be perfectly smooth. Leave the concrete to set. In about 24 hours remove the forms but dont toss the material away. You can reuse it for door frames and other things like ceiling joists. Normally this is the time to call for your first inspection. Do so before you proceed.
Now you may want to pour a concrete slab for the shed floor. Again call your concrete supplier and tell him your dimensions. A 3 to 4 inch slab is sufficient for your purposes. Youll also want to buy some rebar or wire mesh to add strength and stability to the slab.
Step 5
Now mark the foundation walls for rough door openings making sure you account for the finished size of the opening and go wide enough to accommodate that size. Also, if you are adding windows make sure you know where to leave openings for the rough opening as well.
Spread your bricks on the ground and set a level string around each wall of the shed. Mix a batch of mortar (rent a mortar mixer from your local home center) and apply a layer of mortar to the foundation to accommodate around 5 to 7 bricks. Lay bricks one at a time making sure they are level. Use the string as a guideline. Repeat all around the foundation wall. As you build layers repeat the same idea but place your bricks so they are centered over the space between the two bricks below. Repeat until you have reached the height of your building.
At the door and window openings youll need to place a header across the top of the opening so the bricks above will remain in place. You can use a thin steel header or a piece of 4x4 timber to act as a header. Dont overlook this step.
The final step is to build your roof. This is a common shed building activity so I wont go into that here. When you build a storage building from bricks you have to pay attention to the details of the construction process. Follow these steps and youll build a strong brick shed.
Don Koenig has been a professional carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. He offers tips and ideas for building sheds an other woodworking projects at [http://www.designsforsheds.com]Designs for Sheds. Right now he is offering a free gift of a 24 page basic shed plan for a [http://www.designsforsheds.com/build-storage-building]12 x 8 Shed. Why not visit his site and see what all the fuss is about.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Build-a-Storage-Building:-A-Five-Step-Guide-for-Building-a-Brick-Shed&id=6683786] Build a Storage Building: A Five Step Guide for Building a Brick Shed
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Kitchen and garden projects
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Wanted to show you another garden bench, this one built by Jim Jarvis. Hey, he even picked out a color similar to the one I used! If you havent tried one, they are really easy to build and customize.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Shed Plan Designs Building a Wooden Storage Shed
Let me ask you a serious question: Have you put off building a much needed garden storage shed because you were afraid you wouldnt be able to do the project right or for fear that you didnt have the extra cash lying around to have the shed build by a contractor or handyman? Well, let me dispel your fears once and for all. The simple truth is that if you secure the proper shed plan designs for your project, plans that include floor plans, blow-up detail drawings, and a complete step-by-step set of detailed instructions for planning and executing the work, your job will come off without a hitch.
The Power of The Plans
Experience proves over and over again that a detailed plan is the best defense against having a problem-filled project. In fact, with proper set of blueprints and specifications your project will proceed smoothly from the permit stage through final inspection.
Not only that, but a well-designed plan will save you money. If the design contains a materials list describing in detail just how much of everything from lumber to screws and nails, youll be able to purchase just the right amount of materials and have almost no waste at all.
In addition, a detailed set of step-by-step instructions will help develop a time-line for completing your project. Youll know how much time you should allocate for each separate operation in order to make the job go smoothly.
Simple Steps for Before Building
Building a shed is more complicated than building a saw-horse and far less complex than building a house. That doesnt mean it is easy. There are any number of working parts that must be considered. There are two main things to consider when building your shed. First is where to put it and second, make sure that you get the proper permits to start building.
Choose a spot to build that is on level ground. Call your local utility company to mark the underground wires, pipes and cables before you ever start to dig for your foundation posts. Level ground will help you avoid a large excavation project and knowing where the wires and pipes are will certainly save you from cutting the supply of electricity or water to your home.
Knowing whether or not you need a permit for building is also critical. I know a fellow that thought he didnt need a permit and the local building inspector made him tear down his shed even though the shed met all the requirements of the building code. If you live in a planned development it may also be necessary to gain permission from the board of your home owners association as they want to make sure that the shed you plan on building meets the aesthetic requirements of the development.
Once you do all of this it is time to start building your shed. Remember that shed plan designs are your starting point for any project. Just be sure not to look for plans that do not include step-by-step instructions and detailed plans for building..
Don Koenig has been a professional carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. He offers tips and ideas for building sheds an other woodworking projects at [http://www.designsforsheds.com]Designs for Sheds. Right now he is offering a free gift of a 24 page basic shed plan for a [http://www.designsforsheds.com/shed-plan-designs]12 x 8 Shed. Why not visit his site and see what all the fuss is about.
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Shed-Plan-Designs:-Building-a-Wooden-Storage-Shed&id=6676463] Shed Plan Designs: Building a Wooden Storage Shed
Router Week
In my shop I use my router on nearly every project I build. After my table saw, it is my next most important woodworking tool. Equally important is my router table. I rarely use my router in hand-held mode.
I use an inexpensive Craftsman table, but eventually I will get around to making a table that suits me better. Last week I asked for you guys to send pictures of your router tables. Ill be posting them here all week. If youve been thinking about making one, I hope these will give you some ideas. The possibilities are endless.
Warren Downes
Warren calls this a $15 / 15 minute router table. My kind of budget! (Note how the fence just swings on a pivot.)
I made this super cheap router table from scrap wood and a few bolts, im only new to wood working and had no idea how easy it was going to make my life, i seem to hardly take the router off the board.
Its just a piece of MDF with the router bolted to it and pine for the fence held by a clamp on one end and a bolt and wingnut on the other.
I can clamp it to my bench or table saw very quickly and takes up no room in the garage.
It was a lot more work than I had planned on, and when I finished I was done with woodworking for awhile. All and all Im glad I spend all that time because I love this table. Its probably my best tool. When I got done I went out and bought a new router cause I couldnt bare putting my old router in this thing. I did a lot of research to incorporate different features. This is a combination of ideas from various places and a few of my own. Things I incorporated into the cabinet:
-Laminated the top (both top and bottom for strength)
-Closed cabinet makes less noise
-Top is about 1 1/2" thick.
-Miter slide
-Can mount feather boards in miter slide or up on the fence
-A drawer for storing bits and other router stuff
-Dust collection
-Mobile base
-The fence slides on drawer rails. This was kind of tricky, but I love this feature. Lock down from back.
-Adjustable wings on each side of bit.
-Laminated wings so stock slides easy.
-A paddle switch to power on and off router without reaching under cabinet
-A pullout box under router to catch most of the saw dust, also for more storage.
-Lift. This was tricky, and I experimented with different ideas. Simplest idea worked best. Made two wooden gears with a belt between. Can adjust height from above table.
Skype for woodworkers
I have to say, this could completely revolutionize woodworking. People from around the world can collaborate on actual projects in real time.
We each documented our demonstration and decided to release our videos today for you to evaluate.
There are still a few bugs in the software, but for the most part, the new Skype is well worth checking out.
My version.
Matthiass version.
Wow and I was only asking 19 99
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Curved drawer fronts how to cut them to length and rout drawer bottom grooves
Curved drawers are a two part problem. How to cut them to length and how to rout a groove for the bottoms?
Photo: Matt Kenney
Im in the final stages of making a bow-front jewelry cabinet for my wife. All thats left is to make the 17 little bow-front drawers for the interior of the cabinet! Ive made enough drawers with curved fronts to know that they present two challenges. First, there is the problem of cutting them to length and getting the correct angle on the ends. Second, theres the little issue of the groove for the drawer bottom. Ive seen plenty of solutions for both problems, but none of them were easy and most involved cumbersome ways of measuring the angles and holding the drawers.
After thinking about the problems for some time, I finally hit upon a solution. First, I realized that I could make a curved fence for my router table and use a slot-cutting bit to make the drawer bottom groove. I experimented with solid fences made from MDF and it worked well, but I always hated the fact that the fences used up a lot of MDF and always required some real PITA work to make a pocket in the fence for the bit. So, then I had an idea. Make a curved base from a single layer of MDF and cut a notch for the bit at the bandsaw. Then glue some "fence posts" along the curved front and attach a hardboard fence face to the posts. Brilliant! (I wish I knew where the brilliance came from!) This type of fence works great. The grooves are cut to a consistent depth all the way around the concave face of the drawer fronts.
Of course, I was still struggling with how to cut the fronts to length. But then I realized that I could take a fence just like the one for the router table, attach it to my tablesaws miter gauge, put a drawer front on the fence and then feed it directly into the blade. The correct angle would be cut by default. Fantastic! A single fence solves both of my problems! I am, of course, very excited about this (and wish I could have more good ideas!).
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Black Decker CHS6000 6 Volt Handisaw Cordless Powered Hand Saw
Runs off a powerful 6-volt motorTool-free blade changesAccepts standard jig saw blades for added convenienceOperates at 1,850 SPMIncluded with hand saw: wood cutting blade, metal cutting blade, and wall mountable charger
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Pallet project follow up and a little about this and that
PDFs
I just sent an email to the whole class with a bunch of PDF attachments of table plans (thanks for finding them, Ann.)
George: your email came back saying your mailbox is full.
OK
Happy Spring Break.
-Shannon
Make a wood puzzle
I also learned that it is pretty easy to figure out how to take it apart, so my advice is to show someone the completed puzzle, then take it apart without him or her watching. Have them attempt to build it.
Here is a PDF of Tims plan for the puzzle. You should definitely download it if you would like to build one: it makes it a whole lot easier, and his instructions for putting it together are clear. Thanks again, Tim.
In the video, I decided to try to add some class to the show. Wow, its just like Masterpiece Theater.
Oh, and heres what inspired the video. This is a hoot:
Work Bench Repair
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Rustic Open Kitchen Shelving
Pocket Doors and Porcelain Door Knobs
Because we didnt really care for the dark stained wood trim, all of it was painted bright white right away throughout the house, which took weeks but it was so worth it. The white really made the beautiful trim pop instead of just blending into the wood floor. And we just loved how the pocket door looked with all the bright white paint. One of the things we never thought to change was the door knob and backplate.
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