Currently I’ve noticed a lot of threads opened up for worklogs and basic building advice, so I wanted to create a thread geared specifically towards woodworking (lets mash em’ together). If you are a first time builder looking for a little help or a veteran builder who wants to exchange ideas about your next projects, go over different techniques (hell even your best accidents) here’s the place. If you would like to post pics of your work in production for assistance or to show off your workshop.
If asking questions please list your current tools/paint/finishing supplies as there may be someone out there with a few tips or tricks specific to the brand you’re using
My current setup:
Dewalt table saw
Custom Router Table
Craftsman Router
Porter Cable Router
Ryobi router 1/4" collet w/table
Vintage industrial floor standing drill press
Rigid Bandsaw
Leigh Dovetail jig
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The workshop I work at actually belongs to my Uncle who is a Construction Contractor and he has a garage FULL of tools!!! Every tool imaginable. The actual tools I use and own are:
Contractors Table Saw
Craftsman Router
Drill Press
Sonicrafter
Rotozip
Various Drills
I’d be happy to answer and questions that you guys have about woodworking!! Also, for immediate assitance don’t forget about the SRK tech talk IRC channel: #srktt on efnet!
Cool thanks Canto! I just picked up a press last night after my hand drill died :S I’m thinking of making a switch to metal cp tops for the wood cases. Any tips for drilling button holes in sheet metal specifically in reference to the lubing?
I have a couple simple questions. I don’t have a shop or large space to work in, but I have the following at my disposal to accomplish smaller modifications on my cases:
Adjustable speed dremel (w/ various bits, wheels and grinding sets)
Band Saw
Drill Press
Belt Sander
Corded Drills
Table Saw
Jig Saw
etc.
First, I’d like to add a DB15 port to the side of one of my wood cases, like this:
The case is 3/4 MDF. I would think it’s too small of cut to use a jig saw. What’s the best tool to use to make a small rectangle hole to insert this into? Obviously it’s got the holes to screw in to mount it, and I can easily drill that.
I’m a novice at any sort of woodworking, I’m basically just learning by doing and practicing on older wood cases I have lying around.
What you could do is use the Drill press if you have a big enough fostner bit and then take away the excess wood with the dremel to make it square.
I think you could also do this with a band saw, but I’m un-familiar with that tool.
Def. practice on scrap piesces before you drill into your case. :rock:
Your best bet is to go to a local high school or technical college and see if they’ll let you use their stuff… thats the closest thing I can think of that will let you do this. I don’t think that theres any business like you’re describing.
You may want to check out http://techshop.ws/. I’ve been to this location couple months back and it was pretty cool to meet people with similar hobbies.
These shops are starting to spread throughout US so just keep a close eye on the location lists.
I’m trying to source from funding from CDN govt to start one of these shops as well in Canada.
I would use a hand drill to drill a bunch of holes.
Then carefully use a dremel carver to rougly carve out a rectangle hole, smaller than what is needed,.
Lastly get a small, flat-on-one-side wood file (reccomend: a small half round) to cleanly shape it, or use just use the dremel.
In addition if you dont have a plunge router you can use a 3/16" straight bit, trace out your pattern, then use either the press or a basic hand drill and said bit to punch out your holes from there you would just sand it a bit. I had to do this to bottom mount a happ stick when a bit got stuck in my router and it worked out fine
Hey, I have a question. When applying a wood finish, whats the best way to do it? A lot of thin coats or heavy coats? I don’t know alot about applying wood finishes so thanks in advance.
