Projects are what makes a woodworking shop earn it’s keep. Here are
some that might be of interest to you. Some will have plans available, too!
When
I expanded my shop, I determined that using my workbench for outfeed support
behind my table saw was no longer desirable for a number of reasons. So I
sat down at the computer and using DesignCAD, developed a folding outfeed
support system that was flexible and easy to use. You can build the same system
for your saw...and several of you already have. [Read
More]
This
cantilevered miter station is patterned after Chris Gochnour's design as featured
in Fine Woodworking (Jan/Feb 2001 pg 46-47).
It features unimpeded lumber storage above and below and a large, flat surface for easy material handling. The table top also serves to support several auxiliary tools, such as a Krieg Pocket Screw jig, a Leigh dovetail jig and an oscillating spindle sander.
Set at 34" high, the workstation does not interfere with long cross-cuts
being worked on the table saw. A keyed removable fence system makes reconfiguration
fast and easy and reinstallation is exact every time. Future modifications
will include a blank insert to make a continuous table top for extra assembly
space or other needs. Construction pictures are
online as a pictorial.
This rewarding project series started out as my nieces and nephews moved
to a new home in the winter of 2001. Each of the girls now had their own
rooms, but were seriously lacking in “fine furniture” to fill
out the space. Being a somewhat caring uncle...and a woodworker...the solution
was simple. Build them what they needed. [Read More]
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Inspired
by George Nakashima’s “Mira Chair” (mid-height version),
this challenging project promises to require new skills with hand tools and
working with compound angles. Six of the chairs will be made for the set.
[Read More]
Our
home features a large kitchen that for all it’s amenities, has far too
little counter work space and storage accommodations. While we’ll someday
renovate to solve these issues and more to better support our needs, some
immediate help was needed. Hence, this project. [Read
More]
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