GRattu
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- Sep 21, 2007
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I bought a DeWalt table saw yesterday, waiting for that bad boy to get delivered
Grizzly jointer?picked up a sexy walnut off cut from the local millshop
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also picked up a 8/4 8x7 walnut board and a 6/4 x 7 x 9 piece of hard maple yesterday
brought the kiddo to help pick out the lumber
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cleaned all the cosmo off my new jointer
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thew this together
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still deciding how to finish it![]()
YeahGrizzly jointer?
I bought a DeWalt table saw yesterday, waiting for that bad boy to get delivered
i want to build a long sofa table of sorts to go behind the couch, between the couch and window sill, to put plants. the window sill isn't wide enough for most pots to be stable on.
i don't really care how pretty it is since its basically entirely behind the table other than maybe the top. the window is 100" wide but i was thinking of using an 8' piece to make it easier. 'appearance grade pressure-treated board' seems cheap & nice enough. considerably cheaper than the home depot project board or mdf pieces.
my idea was to take a 1" x 6" x 8' piece and make it the top, over a frame made with maybe 2x3's or something? thoughts? my ideal is 8' wide and 3' high with that 6" deep top.
You’re gonna use PT wood…inside?i want to build a long sofa table of sorts to go behind the couch, between the couch and window sill, to put plants. the window sill isn't wide enough for most pots to be stable on.
i don't really care how pretty it is since its basically entirely behind the table other than maybe the top. the window is 100" wide but i was thinking of using an 8' piece to make it easier. 'appearance grade pressure-treated board' seems cheap & nice enough. considerably cheaper than the home depot project board or mdf pieces.
my idea was to take a 1" x 6" x 8' piece and make it the top, over a frame made with maybe 2x3's or something? thoughts? my ideal is 8' wide and 3' high with that 6" deep top.
I'm trying to figure out what I want to do for a planer. I know the dewalt 13" is usually the go to, but I think I would prefer starting out with a helical one. I've been looking at Grizzly, Oliver, and Rikon.Yeah
waiting on the fucking table saw, which is coming by train from Seattle to Fort Lauderdale. SO maybe it'll arrive sometime before 2024.
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You’re gonna use PT wood…inside?
It’s uglier, has chemicals that are bad for you, heavy, and unnecessary.idk, the price seemed right. and if i'm gonna have plant pots that transfer calcium deposits & it gets wet i figured maybe it was a good idea. is there a reason not to![]()
Don't use PT lumber inside. The chemicals that are off-gassed aren't great for you. You would need to wait a long time for it to dry out completely.idk, the price seemed right. and if i'm gonna have plant pots that transfer calcium deposits & it gets wet i figured maybe it was a good idea. is there a reason not to![]()
It’s uglier, has chemicals that are bad for you, heavy, and unnecessary.
Don't use PT lumber inside. The chemicals that are off-gassed aren't great for you. You would need to wait a long time for it to dry out completely.
Seal non-PT wood with waterproofing (or epoxy coat it) if you're that concerned. Not to mention you could have a tray at the bottom of the pot anyhow.
If it’s not going to be seen maybe use melamine for the top, you can get pre-made shelf boards at Lowe’s/Hd that may be the finished width you need alreadyidk, the price seemed right. and if i'm gonna have plant pots that transfer calcium deposits & it gets wet i figured maybe it was a good idea. is there a reason not to![]()
jigsaws are pretty cheap, you could totally make thatDamn... When woodwork meets my love for plants. Wish I had the tools to make these
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This plant hanger was inspired by those beautiful vintage Christmas ornaments! Made to order. It’s 18” tall, 11” at its widest. The inside base is about 5” wide. Cord is about 10”. The space openings are 6” Pictured is the dark “espresso” stain and a 6” pot. The help with shipping, minor assemblywww.etsy.com
Picsdid some trim work today. 4/10 quality work. Need to tidy it up tomorrow or sell my tools.
How the hell am I bending the wood though lol get Scott to sit on it?jigsaws are pretty cheap, you could totally make that
How the hell am I bending the wood though lol get Scott to sit on it?
How about when you come visit with mer you can show me how to do it LOLthat's two layers of good 3/4" plywood glued together (eg baltic birch) and then shapes cut out, not bent wood