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115 contributions to Sawinery Woodworking Guild
Disk Sander on the Lathe
Disc Sander - I need a disc sander from time to time, but not enough to invest the money in buying one. Since I have a lathe, which is pretty good at going round and round, all I had to do was figure out a way to adapt it. The sanding disc, which is 11-3/4” in diameter, is attached to the lathe’s spindle with a spare faceplate I had and the rest rides along the lathe’s bed, with a simple clamp mechanism made from a bolt and a threaded star knob.
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What's Everyone Working On?
I'd love to see more of you posting your projects. We want to see what you're working on; share in your triumphs and tragedies. Preferably more of the former and less of the later.
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@Arthur Burke Looks like a good sled. Unless you're going to be using it all the time, you don't really need anything better. Mine is even simpler than that. I envy you having so much space in your workshop. Care to send me some of the extra? :-)
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@Pascal Bourdages Pretty fancy digs for your chickens.
Table Saw vs. Miter Saw - Which one should I get?
📣Question From the Community: I can't decide if I should get a table saw or a miter saw. I've been weighing the pros and cons, but I'm still indecisive and thought I could use your help. > Table Saw - straight cuts, versatile, good for large projects, can occupy more space though > Miter Saw - angled cuts, good for projects where accuracy matters more, more portable I see the benefits of both of them, and I probably will have both down the line. But right now, I'm on a budget and I don't have a lot of space. So I have to pick which one to buy first. What's your take on my table saw vs. miter saw dilemma? Thanks a bunch for helping me out!
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@Carlos Soto My only stationary saw, for years, was a radial arm saw. It's not that I didn't want a table saw, just that I couldn't afford one. I finally got a Ryobi, which I used for years, up until I replace it last year.
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@Carlos Soto Looks like a nice saw. Nice big table. How solid is the fence?
Step stool and a question
Just finished a step stool for the great grandkids, just need to apply a new finish that I'm mixing together that I saw on another Youtuber's channel. I have dovetails down pretty good, but I need a good tutorial Rich on mortise and tenons please? Those give me real problems, and it seems so easy!
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@Bob Gaines Nice little stool. Is that dovetails I see?
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I make mine by mixing equal parts of wax, usually beeswax, and mineral oil, melting them in a double boiler. You can use other waxes as well, as each wax has its own characteristics: Carnuba wax - pale yellow, tends to be more opaque, extremely hard and durable Micrysteline wax - white, tends to be more opaque, soft, tacky and malleable Beeswax - yellow, tends to be more opaque, soft and slightly tacky Paraffin - pale white, translucent, hard and brittle Whatever kind you end up making, you'll want to allow it to cool to a paste, then apply it to the wood, rubbing it in with a rag. Allow it to dry, then buff it again, removing any excess. Additional coats can add to the luster.
Cover up
I just built this to cover my trashcans up so they can't be seen from the street.
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Nicely done and effective. I thought, at first, that it was pallet wood. But then I clicked on the thumbnail and saw the full-sized version. Looks like decking planks. Whatever. It looks like it worked out well and will serve you for years to come. Did you use pressure-treated material? If not, you might want to oil it with something like linseed oil or Thompson's WaterSeal. Another option is to use an oil-based exterior stain, which will allow you to get a color that goes well with your home's paint job. Assuming its not pressure-treated, that will add years to the project's life. If it is pressure-treated, wait at least six months before applying any sort of finish (assuming you're going to), to allow the wood to dry out.
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Rich Murphy
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@rich-murphy-2953
Rich is a second-generation woodworker, "making sawdust" in his dad’s workshop, 50 years ago. Through the years he's been an engineer and writer.

Active 1d ago
Joined Feb 1, 2024
Mathis, TX
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