Anyone enjoy woodworking?

[ReeferBob]

I started a new box this weekend. This one will combine Cherry and Maple. I got another 50 note movement on sale. This will be a "house" box just to decorate some furniture. Brusso hardware and a lockset of course. Hopefully get this done in a couple of weeks. I glued it up last night. I used almost every tool in the shop - bandsaw, jointer, planer, router and table saw.

Last minute I switched tops. This is the old top. It just had a slight wobble that always would have bothered me. Too bad I don't think I can use this for anything!

 

[iemsparticus]

I love woodworking, but a somewhat different style than y’all... I carve.



If I could make a living doing it, I would!

 

[ReeferBob]

Got the inlay done. It might seem easy to do simple banding but it took me over an hour to hand cut and sand everything to fit correctly.

This banding actually fit pretty sloppily. Usually it is much tighter but this order was loose so I puttied up the gaps.

 

[siggy]

You have me thinking about making my granddaughter a music/jewelry box, also I sea a few Harbor freight work benches, I bought one for the basement family crafts stuff, what a Bargain !

 

[ReeferBob]

You have me thinking about making my granddaughter a music/jewelry box, also I sea a few Harbor freight work benches, I bought one for the basement family crafts stuff, what a Bargain !

You simply cannot beat those for price to value. I got 2 for I think under $140 each. Solid as a rock. Drawers are a little flimsy but no biggie.

 

[siggy]

I got 2 for I think under $140 each.

you can catch one one sale or use a 20% coupon, and I believe I paid 114.00.......Sorry Sjoberg

 

[ReeferBob]

Almost done I applied the finish today. 1 more coat and it's done. Using boiled linseed oil on this one. It looks really good and so easy to apply. What's not to like?

Here's a quick birdseye handle I carved out in 10 minutes. Easy Peasy! Note all my index marks for the lockset, escutcheon and handle.

Progression of the handle!

 

[ReeferBob]

 

[jsker]

That turned out really nice.

 

[kschweer]

Wow that is very nice!

 

[jsker]

Made some progress today, finished the drawers. Now the tear down and finish

 

[kschweer]

Made some progress today, finished the drawers. Now the tear down and finish

Wow man awesome!!! How much to ship one up to me in Jersey from Florida.

 

[Gunzen]

With all the DIY and custom stands on here I figured a few if not a lot of you enjoy woodworking. When I have the time I like to make things. Built this today. A shelf for my bedroom.

I'm trying a finish to look like aged barn wood on it. Never done it before but I like the look and it was easy to do. I figure if I don't like it I can just paint over it. It will darken as it dries.

I would love to see some project you guys have done and maybe some ideas for future projects.

-Kevin

Dude, I love that. Reminds me of packing crates of an old flatbed truck. That is sweet. The stand I am making is nothing special, just something I can have flexibility with the sump, and big enough if I ever decide to go a little larger.

 

[kschweer]

Dude, I love that. Reminds me of packing crates of an old flatbed truck. That is sweet. The stand I am making is nothing special, just something I can have flexibility with the sump, and big enough if I ever decide to go a little larger.

Thank you!!

 

[Gunzen]

Thank you!!

Lol, put that pumpkin in there and it looks like fruit packing crates.

 

[davocean]

I love woodworking, but a somewhat different style than y’all... I carve.



If I could make a living doing it, I would!

This is awesome, something I'd like to learn myself!

 

[davocean]

Nicely done, I have a heart shape box I carved out of a block of purple heart, and a 30 note sanyo( what a wonderful world)Ive been working on, it's been quite the learning experience from movements to hinges and small hardware that gives me a great appreciation for those skilled in this area

 

[jsker]

Wow man awesome!!! How much to ship one up to me in Jersey from Florida.

My sister in-law and her husband have a trucking company

The big dilemma today was, I only have one wide board and can only get 3 drawer front out of it. The 4 th would have a seam or have 4 fronts with a seam. I decided to wait till Monday and source another wide to have 4 sold drawer fronts.

 

[iemsparticus]

This is awesome, something I'd like to learn myself!

Thanks! It’s a lot of fun... I don’t get nearly enough time for it either.

 

[Mike Reef Addict]

Lol, put that pumpkin in there and it looks like fruit packing crates.

Lol I see you paid us a visit