Anyone enjoy woodworking?

[Jminasalli]

Charcuterie board I made for my mother’s beach house

 

[Sailingeric]

Finally able to sell a few projects

 

[clm65]

Finally able to sell a few projects

I just got a black walnut slab for my first river table project. I hope it comes out half as good as yours!

 

[Sailingeric]

I just got a black walnut slab for my first river table project. I hope it comes out half as good as yours!

I have not done a river table yet but hope so soon.

 

[Jminasalli]

I just got a black walnut slab for my first river table project. I hope it comes out half as good as yours!

If you need some help send me a message I’ve done a few.

 

[Drich5150]

Just a few things I've made and sell on the side.

 

[clm65]

If you need some help send me a message I’ve done a few.

Thanks! I love those tables!

 

[Sailingeric]

If you need some help send me a message I’ve done a few.

how did you plane the table once it was done? Router sled or did you outsource it? and if you have a planer that big, JEALOUSE!

 

[schuby]

Does anyone know where I could get 16" drawer slides that are 3/8" thick or less? I have a dresser that needs new ones. I bought some replacements already, but they are too thick at 1/2". Thanks for any recommendations!

 

[Sailingeric]

Does anyone know where I could get 16" drawer slides that are 3/8" thick or less? I have a dresser that needs new ones. I bought some replacements already, but they are too thick at 1/2". Thanks for any recommendations!

https://www.rockler.com/centerlinereg-lifetime-series-714-35-lb-center-mount-drawer-slides
They say 3/8 inch

 

[kenchilada]

Built the frame for my new canopy today. No screws or nails! All joints are 8mm sipo mahogany Dominos with titebond3.

The little platform across the top is to hold a tubular motor for my automated light lift.

Will skin it tomorrow.

 

[schuby]

https://www.rockler.com/centerlinereg-lifetime-series-714-35-lb-center-mount-drawer-slides
They say 3/8 inch

Thx. I found that one, too. I need side-mount instead of center-mount.

 

[Rybren]

Thx. I found that one, too. I need side-mount instead of center-mount.

Would these work? https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/hardware/slides/side-mount/40591-slim-line-drawer-slides

 

[schuby]

Would these work? https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/hardware/slides/side-mount/40591-slim-line-drawer-slides

They might. I'm going to order a few and try them. Thanks!

 

[mfinn]

I need some advice from the guys who know how to put that A+++++ finish on wood furniture.

I had a friend make me a display/book case out of hickory.
I wanted it to match our new hickory cabinets I installed last year. Same general color and style.
It's 72" x 24" x 9".
Goes up against the fridge facing into the living room.
Here is a picture in my friends shop.




I am finishing it with Minwax clear satin.
I started with 220 grit and went to 320 grit sandpaper. A lot of it.
That put a glass smooth surface on it.
I've got 3 coats of the minwax on it now. I sanded with 320 grit between the first and second coats. 400 grit between the second and third coat.

What's my next step to get that silky smooth finish?

The lights in my shop have a tendency to make pictures come out with a lot more yellow in them, than there really is.

THere will be 2 shelves down below behind the door when it's mounted.
2 glass shelves in the upper space.

 

[CMMorgan]

Since I'm currently tankless, I'm only left to share in this thread...lol. A new front door for the house just completed. Made of maple and constructed using stave core rails and stiles. The glass is impact glass since I live where I live. Glad to finally get this completed!

Where in Florida are you?
You're brave doing a wood door. I'd be concerned with swelling and warping from the humidity.

 

[dbl]

Where in Florida are you?
You're brave doing a wood door. I'd be concerned with swelling and warping from the humidity.

Just an hour south on I-75 from you. I'm sure it will move a little but the method of construction should limit it...he says hoping and praying. :cool:

 

[kenchilada]

I need some advice from the guys who know how to put that A+++++ finish on wood furniture.

I had a friend make me a display/book case out of hickory.
I wanted it to match our new hickory cabinets I installed last year. Same general color and style.
It's 72" x 24" x 9".
Goes up against the fridge facing into the living room.
Here is a picture in my friends shop.




I am finishing it with Minwax clear satin.
I started with 220 grit and went to 320 grit sandpaper. A lot of it.
That put a glass smooth surface on it.
I've got 3 coats of the minwax on it now. I sanded with 320 grit between the first and second coats. 400 grit between the second and third coat.

What's my next step to get that silky smooth finish?

The lights in my shop have a tendency to make pictures come out with a lot more yellow in them, than there really is.

THere will be 2 shelves down below behind the door when it's mounted.
2 glass shelves in the upper space.

Nice! At 400 it should be really smooth... you want it smoother than glass? You could break out the buffer and polish it.

If the grain is still not filled enough to your liking, you could try a a “high-fill clear“. This will fill the valleys in the grain more and give a really smooth surface. Try it on scrap first to make sure you like the look. You’ll have to sand more of course.

With satin I like to do the first coats in clear gloss and the LAST coat satin. Gives it depth and looks less murky.

 

[Rubberfrog]

Just finished this last week.

 

[Jeffcb]

I built radio controlled module airplanes from balsa wood for years if that counts.