Crafted this cedar planter with love and attention to detail. Cedar’s natural scent and lightweight feel make it perfect for outdoor projects. Personalized with routed initials and a touch of purple epoxy for a unique look. Finished with @totalboat Halcyon clear for lasting protection using my new @wagnerspraytech 5700. Proud of this woodworking masterpiece! 🌲✨ #woodworking #planter #cedar #handcrafted
It won’t beat me
Don’t let big box store lumber beat you. I spend a lot of time picking out lumber that is the most straight at the time. Unfortunately, sometimes one slips past you. Or worse, it twist over time, before you get to put it to good use.
Nonetheless, you found yourself in a situation where square was goal and the lumber isn’t playing fair.
I use this method to remove the twist. It forced the wood into submission.
#woodworking #tipsandtricks #constructionlife
There’s something about this matte finish I just love. #woodworking #flag #powercarving
I winged it…
Get it? If you are or ever been in the Air Force, you would definitely get it. Corny! I know…
Anyway, this is the part I had no experience with. I couldn’t figure out what glue to use to attach the velvet to the foam board. Most glues were very wet and made a mess on the show side. Until I found the Scotch 77. It had plenty of holding power and was easy to apply.
#woodworking #shadowbox #glue
Hindsight is always 20/20 #woodworking #woodworking #airforce #teaser
I’m selling cutting boards made with wood from Amazon
Have you guys considered buying wood from Amazon to make your cutting boards?
3 Must-know Tips For Success With Amazon's Premium Wood Cutting Board!
https://youtu.be/sm2sEXnufcY
Have you guys considered buying wood from Amazon to make your cutting boards? #cuttingboard #jeffbezos #amazondeals #woodworking #Amazon
3 Must-know Tips For Success With Amazon's Premium Wood Cutting Board!
https://youtu.be/sm2sEXnufcY
Routed to perfection
Don’t mistake this for a cowboy star.
Fine tuning the template, paired with a quality bit is the equation for perfection. Or close to it, anyway.
Routers still scare me, but i tried to be as safe as possible. My paddles gave me no dexterity and would often cause a kickback. Instead, I paid attention to grain direction, slowed my router bit down and took my time. This resulted in only needing to make some pieces twice. 🤣
But we plan for that. Always buy 10% more than you need for WHEN you mess up. @philadelphiaeagles all day!
#woodworking #router #templates #philadelphiaeagles #tipsandtricks #dallascowboys #bitsbitscompany
This planer is like no other
I hit the reset button
When it comes to planer maintenance, the first item to check is your planer blades. Especially if you’ve put a considerable amount of hours on it.
I just filmed a short video showing the process and specifically, just how Dewalt has the game on lock in the lunchbox style planer category. No alignment tool necessary. Just the tool they provide and you can do just about anything.
Full video available on my YouTube channel
#woodworking #planer #dewalt
You were right..
@randcdesigns & @allradeverything told me I needed a draw knife. I believed you, but I wasn’t sure how right you actually were. This with my complement of nylon wheels made short work of bark removal. I’m a believer!
#woodworking #community #alwayslearning
Whats on the TBL?
One of my goals for 2024 is to get organized in the shop. That starts with getting things off my work bench. I have consistently moved my laser from one side of my bench to the other to make space for whatever I’m working on.
Today that stops. This bench is a dedicated bench for my laser out of the way. Simple 2x4 construction with 1/4” plywood shelves.
Also I n my TBL (To Build List) is a new workbench, a proper miter station, French cleat wall, and some upper cabinets.
Here’s to following through!
#woodworking #shelves #diy
This was a huge improvement
Ombré
The blending of one color hue to another, usually from light to dark.
While the general concept isn’t new, it was inspired by my wife’s suggestion, this is color transition is so simple, yet so pleasing to the eye. I’m considering making a series of ombré boards.
#ombre #woodworking #simplicity #artistsoninstagram
A Better, Best Cross cut Sled
I had to make one minor correction to take the Best Cross cut sled to the Better Best Cross Cut sled. #woodworkingproject #tipsandtricks
You don’t need to spend the $
Yet!
Buy the best tool you can afford at the time and use it use it until you can justify the upgrade.
As much as I would love to purchase a drum sander like yesterday, i went with the best option for me at the time, a DIY router sled. I made this using scraps from around the shop. Where I messed up was the router bit. I bought a cheap bit and the results were poor.
So I reached out to MJ @bitsbitscompany and not only did he point me in the right direction, but he sent me a bit to try and gave me tips on how to get better results by lowering my router speed.
I will always speak loudly about the brands that go the extra mile because, to me, that speaks to a brands commitment to community.
Im so very grateful for this community.
#woodwork #tools #tipsandtricks
Always pick a mobile solution
In my small shop it’s important for me to be able move my tools around. My second hand bandsaw has an interesting leg structure and I was having a hard time finding a mobile solution.
I discovered the @bora_tool PM 1100 about a year ago. I’m finally getting around to putting it to use. The legs of my bandsaw splay outwards and I did my best to measure according to the plans. It wasn’t quite perfect, but nothing a little creativity couldn’t solve. I like it so much, I going to grab another for my jointer.
This mobile base is so easy to move, you can do it in your pajamas. 🤣
#woodwork #tools #smallshop
Choose value added over cost savings
Now, this isn’t a hard and fast rule, but there are certain aspects of woodworking where you can intentionally save a buck. I’ve learned, precision instruments that directly affect the amount of time you put into a project will inevitably affect your bottom line.
In this case a precision straight edge > level.
If you dial in your machine at beginning of your project, the hope is that there are less inaccuracies to fix later.
#woodwork #accuracy #precision #tools
I had to change them
I really wanted to like my UHMW runners, but they just caused too much friction for me. My theory is they widened a bit when I added my screws, but visually I can’t tell.
In my opinion, the two best miter bar solutions are a straight grain hardwood or aluminum.
I made my runners out of Ipe. It is the same wood I used on my bandsaw sled. It is a super hard wood and should be very stable for me. To fine tune, it is as easy as lightly sanding the sides to get the exact fit you are looking for. The best part is, I can always replace them should the need arise.
I do plan to have a set of plans available for this sled so follow to find out when they are available
#woodworking #crosscutsled #woodwork #woodart #smallshop
