Marc Spagnuolo's Blog, page 62
September 1, 2016
Ed’s Tablesaw Outfeed/Assembly Table
I found inspiration for this table from “The Wood Whisperer.” I made some modifications such as a lot more storage with the use of a shelf for my crosscut sled (finally has a home up from under my workbench). I also put three self-made drawers. I have one large drawer for dedicated saw blade storage. It’s just 1/2″ plywood sides with 3/4″ inner pieces with 1/4″ groves cut into them to receive the blades. I only have 3 blades and a dado set, but I plan on getting more as time progresses. The other two drawers are smaller and I will use them for table saw accessories, such as push sticks, feather boards, etc. The drawer false fronts are made with 3/4” poplar plywood with solid oak wood edge banding.
The legs are just an L-form secured with glue and pocket screws. The stretchers are also glued and screwed into each leg.
The entire table is made from 3/4” poplar plywood, and it measures 48″ sq and is about 36 3/4″ high.
I plan on finishing it with polyurethane.
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August 30, 2016
Scott’s Garage Woodshop
I’m a hobbyist and I’ve been in my woodshop for about 30 years. It started out as a single car garage built under an addition, but it hasn’t been used as a garage for quite some time. The room measures 22′ by 16′ and has less than 8′ ceilings. If I could have a larger shop I would, but since this is what I have, I try to make the space as efficient as I can.
I like to make furniture and cabinets. In order to try to keep the workflow efficient, I start with full size sheet goods and a lumber rack by the four foot door to the outside. As I start to break down the material, I have found I need a generous space for shorts and cut offs which I have to the right of the miter saw.
No tool area is original or permanent, when I build something, I use it as a prototype for a couple of years. Then I tend to redesign and rebuild it to make it more efficient. My main work area is an island made up of my tablesaw/workbench which has a router table, a downdraft sanding area, and a bench vice with dog holes.
Because my shop is part of the house, I found fine dust creeping into the living area to be a problem. So I now have redesigned and upgraded my dust collection systems to be able to collect up to .5 microns and so far that seems to have taken care of the problem.
One new addition that I’ve made that helps a lot is my plywood lift/layout table. I tend to work alone and find lifting ¾” plywood to be harder as I get older. So I now roll the lift over to the sheet good area and when I tilt the table up, the arms automatically lock. I then roll it over to the table saw and use it to hold the back half of the plywood as I cut. When I’m not using it as a lift, I find it very useful as a layout table for small projects.
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August 26, 2016
Friday Live 8/26/16 – New Boxes, Flocking, Narex Tools, and Shaper Hand-Held CNC
Nicole joins us for another great Friday Live! We’re talking about my completed boxes, flocking, barrel hinges, Narex tools from Taylor Toolworks, and your questions! We’ve got the timecodes and questions below for your convenience!
2:15 – Stupid house alarm
3:45 – Completed boxes
6:50 – Narex tool unboxing
9:30 – Is a mortising chisel used for door hinges?
11:50 – Wood Talk stickers are available to some patrons on Patreon
12:15 – IWF Atlanta
14:38 – Purple Rain or Purple Ring? QALO charity effort.
16:33 – Wood Whisperer Hoodies
17:08 – Grandfather Clock update
17:50 – Next Honda project
19:38 – Shaper Tools hand-held CNC
23:38 – Update on Wood Talk Weekend
24:20 – Cheap vs expensive chisels
27:49 – Do you sharpen your western and Japanese chisels at the same angle?
29:42 – Can you harden a cheaper chisel to make it stronger?
30:16 – Jointer snipe
32:20 – Your favorite aspect of woodworking?
33:38 – Japanese handsaws
35:00 – Do you like Veritas handplanes?
35:50 – My hand tool collection
36:47 – The finish on the rocker and the problem with oil finishes
40:37 – Finish for a maple kitchen countertop
41:38 – A project with David Marks
42:25 – Best way to make a groove with hand tools. Ask Shannon!
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Friday Live 8/26/16 – New Boxes, Flocking, and Narex Tools
Nicole joins us for another great Friday Live! We’re talking about my completed boxes, flocking, barrel hinges, Narex tools from Taylor Toolworks, and your questions! We’ve got the timecodes and questions below for your convenience!
2:15 – Stupid house alarm
3:45 – Completed boxes
6:50 – Narex tool unboxing
9:30 – Is a mortising chisel used for door hinges?
11:50 – Wood Talk stickers are available to some patrons on Patreon
12:15 – IWF Atlanta
14:38 – Purple Rain or Purple Ring? QALO charity effort.
16:33 – Wood Whisperer Hoodies
17:08 – Grandfather Clock update
17:50 – Next Honda project
19:38 – Shaper Tools hand-held CNC
23:38 – Update on Wood Talk Weekend
24:20 – Cheap vs expensive chisels
27:49 – Do you sharpen your western and Japanese chisels at the same angle?
29:42 – Can you harden a cheaper chisel to make it stronger?
30:16 – Jointer snipe
32:20 – Your favorite aspect of woodworking?
33:38 – Japanese handsaws
35:00 – Do you like Veritas handplanes?
35:50 – My hand tool collection
36:47 – The finish on the rocker and the problem with oil finishes
40:37 – Finish for a maple kitchen countertop
41:38 – A project with David Marks
42:25 – Best way to make a groove with hand tools. Ask Shannon!
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August 25, 2016
Thomas’ Dust Collection “Rebase”
After seeing many do-it-yourself shop additions, I found my inspiration for a safe spot for the compressor and some much needed drawer space.
The box might not be as good as a vortex for separating dust, but it at least keeps larger objects from hitting the fan blades. And, it appears that the dust collection system moves more air than before.
In my shop volume is volume, and anywhere I can use it for storage, I am.
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August 19, 2016
266 – Convertible Bench
Welcome to the Honda Ridgeline Saturday Project series produced in partnership with Honda. Each project is designed to be approachable using basic tools and materials. And to show you how versatile the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline can be, we’ll build each project right in the bed of the truck!
This Convertible Bench is designed for versatility and style. Each section has two positions allowing for numerous configurations. It’s a bench, a 2-seat bench, a table, a love seat, and even a chair with an end table, all in one piece of furniture! I can’t claim credit for this idea as it was inspired by some European designs I’ve seen online. This is just my interpretation. Search for “coffee bench” if you want to see where I got the idea from, though I have no way of knowing if that’s the true original design. Doing more research I came across a Better Homes & Gardens plan that was basically a small shop interpretation of the coffee bench and I used that as the starting point for my version. After all, there are only so many ways to build something like this if you don’t have access to CNC and you can’t make the entire frame out of metal. So if you know who the true original maker of the “coffee bench” is, please let me know so I can give proper credit.
Download the Plans
SketchUp File
PDF Cut List
Seat Template
Side Support Template
Materials
5 – 4’x8’ sheets of 3/4″ plywood
2 – Metal EMT Conduit 2 1/4“ OD by 5 feet long
1. Make Your Templates
Print out both the seat and the side support templates and print them out scaling turned off (or 100%). Cut along the dotted lines and tape the various pieces together to create the full-size image. Cut the shapes out and use spray adhesive to attach the paper to the template stock (I like 1/4″ plywood or MDF). Now use a jigsaw to cut the template stock to shape. Use rasps or sandpaper to finesse the shape to perfection.
2. Cut Out the Parts
Trace the template shapes onto the plywood using the arrangement in the PDF Cut List. Cut out each shape using the jigsaw staying about 1/16″ away from your lines. You’ll need 45 center seat pieces and 8 side support pieces.
3. Makin’ Copies!
The templates are used in conjunction with a router and a flush trim bit to make each 3/4″ project part conform to the perfect shape. There are probably several ways you could approach this but I recommend building up your stacks and shaping as you go. Start by flush-trimming your first piece using the template. Once shaped, the 3/4″ piece can now serve as the template as you begin building the stack with glue and screws. Watch the video closely for the details. Each seat section is comprised of three 3/4″ thick seat pieces and each side support is comprised of four 3/4″ thick side support pieces.
4. Cut the Rings
The spacer rings can be cut from the project scrap. You’ll need two hole saws (2 1/4″ and 4″) to get the job done. Start by drilling a 1/4″ starter hole. Next, use the 4″ hole saw to cut out a 4″ circle. With the circle in a vise, use the 2 1/4″ hole saw to cut out the center creating the spacer ring. You’ll need 16 spacers in total.
5. Finish & Assemble
If you plan to finish or paint your Convertible Bench, now’s the time to do it. While I didn’t show finishing in the video, I highly recommend you at least apply a clear protective finish to the project. After the finish dries, do a quick dry assembly to determine the exact length of the pipe. Cut the pipe as needed and then proceed to the final assembly. Feel free to use epoxy in the pipe holes for a more permanent connection.
This was a fun project to build and while this series was intended to showcase projects that could be completed in a day, I have to admit this one will likely take longer. Between cutting out the individual parts and all of the flush-trimming, this project can eat up quite a bit of time. It’s not difficult, just time-consuming. So I recommend inviting a few friends over to help speed things up.
Gallery
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Friday Live 8/19/16 – Hybrid WW Book, Convertible Bench, and a Router Sign Gift
Today I talk about my Hybrid Woodworking book, the Convertible Bench project, and a cool new sign I received from a fellow woodworker! We also take a look at the upcoming jewelry box project and I caress your ears with an Ocarina solo!
2:30 – Hybrid Woodworking Book
3:11 – The Convertible Bench Project
4:05 – Eric and his dad make great router signs. Check them out!
5:24 – Ocarina solo (lower your volume) – Buy an Ocarina here!
5:35 – Upcoming jewelry box project
11:00 – Where are you moving to?
11:30 – How tall are your work surfaces in your shop?
12:22 – Have you considered building a log cabin?
12:37 – Where have you located wasted space in the shop?
13:30 – Did you quit a job to do woodworking? Was it hard? My About page.
14:11 – Can you get away with a small saw?
15:28 – Anyone going to IWF Atlanta?
16:35 – I lost my tape measure. Where is it?
16:55 – Finish for the Convertible Bench outside?
18:35 – What’s a furniture piece you were worried about tackling?
19:48 – What happened to your neck?
19:58 – Who’s your favorite YouTube Woodworker?
20:13 – The bench project was simpler than usual. Was that a requirement from Honda?
21:25 – Maloof influence on the Convertible Bench
22:15 – Updates from KlockIt
22:29 – Is the Domino worth the cost for making tables?
23:23 – End grain joints
24:30 – Makers’ Hustle Podcast
25:58 – Wood Talk’s New Patreon Campaign: http://patreon.com/woodtalk
26:37 – What kind of music do you listen to?
28:00 – Do you cosplay? Punished Props
28:37 – Road or Mountain biking?
28:54 – What’s the best way to straighten a 2×4?
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Friday Live 8/19/16
Today I talk about my Hybrid Woodworking book, the Convertible Bench project, and a cool new sign I received from a fellow woodworker! We also take a look at the upcoming jewelry box project and I caress your ears with an Ocarina solo!
2:30 – Hybrid Woodworking Book
3:11 – The Convertible Bench Project
4:05 – Eric and his dad make great router signs. Check them out!
5:24 – Ocarina solo (lower your volume) – Buy an Ocarina here!
5:35 – Upcoming jewelry box project
11:00 – Where are you moving to?
11:30 – How tall are your work surfaces in your shop?
12:22 – Have you considered building a log cabin?
12:37 – Where have you located wasted space in the shop?
13:30 – Did you quit a job to do woodworking? Was it hard? My About page.
14:11 – Can you get away with a small saw?
15:28 – Anyone going to IWF Atlanta?
16:35 – I lost my tape measure. Where is it?
16:55 – Finish for the Convertible Bench outside?
18:35 – What’s a furniture piece you were worried about tackling?
19:48 – What happened to your neck?
19:58 – Who’s your favorite YouTube Woodworker?
20:13 – The bench project was simpler than usual. Was that a requirement from Honda?
21:25 – Maloof influence on the Convertible Bench
22:15 – Updates from KlockIt
22:29 – Is the Domino worth the cost for making tables?
23:23 – End grain joints
24:30 – Makers’ Hustle Podcast
25:58 – Wood Talk’s New Patreon Campaign: http://patreon.com/woodtalk
26:37 – What kind of music do you listen to?
28:00 – Do you cosplay? Punished Props
28:37 – Road or Mountain biking?
28:54 – What’s the best way to straighten a 2×4?
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August 18, 2016
Nick’s Liquor Cabinet
I was inspired to make this piece after seeing a tobacco cabinet on another site. Since I do not do tobacco, I decided to make it into a liquor cabinet. The top shelf is for on-the-rocks glasses while the main compartment will hold the alcohol. It’s deep enough for the bottom drawer to hold wine bottles from front to back. I will be making an easy-to-make wine bottle holder for the drawer so they do not roll around. This unit will be hung on the wall with french cleats and I plan to install wine glass racks on the bottom of the unit once I build them. The cabinet is made from walnut and alder.
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August 16, 2016
SC Garage Woodshop
We recently relocated to South Carolina to be closer to our kids. I moved my shop from a stand-alone to a 2 car garage. (Trying to keep 1 bay open for a car). Pros and cons with each. Major tools are Porter Cable Table Saw with self built out-feed table and mobile base. 14″ Ricon Bandsaw, Craftsman Radial Arm and Dewalt Sliding Miter that share same table top, Northtech DC with Delta micron canister filter, Floor Drill Press, Shop Fox Sander, Dewalt Planer and Delta Boss Spindle Sander that share a self built rotating mount table. My hardware jar storage rack was an idea I got from my Grandpa. I have always had tool storage shadow boards. Makes clean up and tool location a breeze. There is a full standup attic above garage. My shop air compressor and eventually the DC will be housed up there with lines plumbed down.
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