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Wegner-Inspired Deck Chair
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Ross Leidy
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Part 8:
Arms
The arms have a long taper from full 5/4" thickness at the rear down to about 1/2" at the front. I made a sled to hold the arm in place and elevat...
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Part 9:
Seat Frame Mounting
The rear edge of the seat frame has 4 loose tenons glued in place. The protruding tenons dry fit into corresponding mortises in the rear stretcher...
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Part 10:
Finished!
Well, finished without finish, but structurally complete. Here's the completed chair next to the deck skirting from whence it came. [20221016-1G6X...
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Different techniques applied in making the woodtoy models
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Dutchy
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Part 1:
Engine for the 2CV
In this series I want to show what different techniques I use to make my models. I appreciate comments, especially if you come up with another prop...
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Part 2:
Making a fender
In this series I want to show what different techniques I use to make my models. I appreciate comments, especially if you come up with another prop...
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Part 3:
A curved exhaust
In this series I want to show what different techniques I use to make my models. I appreciate comments, especially if you come up with another prop...
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Folding workbench upgrades
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jamsomito
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Part 1:
Folding braces questions
So I built this folding workbench a while back and the extra working space has been so good. I can pack it away by my sheet-good storage to get an...
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Part 2:
Parts and assembly
Got my workbench upgrades done. It didn't seem like much before I started but this did in fact take a little time. I made 20 brackets for hinge p...
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DIY Clamps
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Ross Leidy
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Part 5:
Cam/Plunger Clamp (rev. 2a)
Yesterday evening, I cut out the parts for the long version of the clamps and got one assembled. [20230324-IMG_7799.jpg] On the first test, the t...
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Part 6:
Custom T-bolts and knobs
One challenge of fastening to the aluminum channel is that it doesn't work well with regular t-track bolts, which can spin freely in the channel. ...
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Part 7:
Wing knob refinement
The wing knobs and T-bolts from the last post were working well for the cam clamps, but one thing I thought would make them better is if I could in...
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Gears
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Kel Snake
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Part 1:
Geared Up - 3 Types
Hey Guys, I had some questions regarding how I made gears and I thought I might as well give you the complete rundown. Perhaps the best thing to ...
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Veneer Compass Rose
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Jon
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Part 5:
Veneer Tape Time!
Now you've got some nice circles, lined up well but covered in blue tape. Flip them over so the tape side is down. This is your 'show' side that ...
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Part 6:
Time to make 'em pointy
I forgot to mention it, but the previous day, one step I did is make sure I had enough veneer tape on the roses. Sometimes I go too short and they...
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Part 7:
The rose, Inlaid
I really wish I had enough time and photos for this part. I have another rose to put in, but I was rushing for an r/woodworking box contest, so I ...
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RECALLS
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Lightweightladylefty
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Part 20:
Children’s Tool Kits Recalled by Grizzly Industrial
Just in case you bought your child one of these cute tool kits for Christmas . . . Children’s Tool Kits Recalled by Grizzly Industrial Due to Viola...
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Part 21:
DeWALT Recalls more than 1.2 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards
This is an old recall from August 2022. • Recalled DeWALT Model DWS779[Image] • Recalled DeWALT Model DWS779 with date code[Image] • Recalled DeW...
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Part 22:
Hart Consumer Products Recalls Nailers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
This recall is from November 2021. [Image] • Hart 18-Gauge 2” Brad Nailer[Image] • Hart 18-Gauge 2” Brad Nailer with location of Model Number[Imag...
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Journey into Hexagon Boxes
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Eric - the "Loft"
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Part 3:
Top and Bottom Panels
Moving along to the top and bottom, had to surface a edge join a couple of pieces, to glue up for the width I needed. Used the Moxon bench top with...
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Part 4:
Fine Tuning or Details.
Been a little slow on progress, yard work has been getting in the way. Had a few of the finger joints that were a bit off, so with chisel in hand,...
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Part 5:
Finishing up
Back at it again, I finished the inside of the case along with the interior surfaces of the top and bottom. I taped off the edge where the glue li...
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Old Store Counter
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Smitty
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Part 3:
Design Constraints
A study of the inspiration piece tells me more than a few things about the layout of the recessed panels in this build. Specifically: 1) These rai...
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Part 4:
Top Work and Moulding Install
Needed a 'countertop' surface for the roughly 4' of cabinet next to the pedestal. Would love to have found a piece of 5/4 stock of the vintage, eas...
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Part 5:
Completion!
26 pieces of mitred trim make up the base… done. [D9406A94-0031-4BB9-90EF-EF3A23633609.jpeg] Then paint base and, while that’s drying, add drawer....
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Shop projects
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jamsomito
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Part 1:
Battery chargers, holders, Kreg Jig, shop power
Ever since I got some help finishing up my DC mounting I posted a project of earlier, Ive been motivated to get back out to the shop in the evening...
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