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October 20, 2014
Alan’s Ragowski-Inspired Box
By: Alan Reddick (Victoria, Australia)
Experience: 0-2 Years
Woodworker Type: Hobbyist
Project Type: Boxes
Material(s): Solid Wood
Finish Type(s): Shellac
Finishing Technique(s): French Polish
This is my version of Gary Rogowski’s Box from Video #224. I used Fibonacci to get my proportions and visually I think it works. I decided to experiment with very thin stock (6mm in fact), not sure I’ll do that again as it presented so many issues. I decided to change the lid to feature some wonderful glass I found. One of the issues I found with the thin stock is I could not find any hinges (living in Australia) for the lid, so I decided to use rare earth magnets.
Overall I’m quite pleased as its only my second project not shop-related. Would love to hear feedback.
October 17, 2014
231 – Multi-Function Toy Chest
Download the project plans here:
SketchUp File
PDF Plan with Cut List
Woodworkers Fighting Cancer
The Multi-Function Toy Chest is the 2014 Woodworkers Fighting Cancer charity build. How does it work? All you have to do is build this project and send me a picture by November 30th 2014. I’ll then donate $5 per finished project. We have several corporate sponsors who are also matching my donation and those include: Festool, Bell Forest Products, Brusso Hardware, Eagle America, and Powermatic. More details about this charity event can be found at WoodworkersFightingCancer.com.
Basic Tools & Materials
We wanted this project to be as approachable as possible, so it makes use of basic tools and materials that can be sourced from any home center.
Materials: Pre-milled Poplar, 3/4″ plywood, 3/8″ dowel stock
Hardware: Piano Hinge, Screws, Lid Support, Torsion Hinges (optional upgrade)
Tools: Circular saw, Drill, Jigsaw, Block Plane, Pocket Hole Jig
Useful Stuff: Shop-Made Track, T-Square, Countersink Bit, Self-Centering Bit
Finish
You can finish your toy chest any way you like, but I went with Milk Paint. My son picked out the color and I thought it would be a fun way to give the piece a unique look. It also helps to cover up the poplar which has natural greenish color tones. All painting materials were purchased from The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company.
Partnership
Once again this year, Steve Ramsey from Woodworking for Mere Mortals is helping to promote Woodworkers Fighting Cancer by building his own version of the Multi-Function Toy Chest. His version may include a few changes and you can build either his version or mine to get credit for the charity. Just be sure to submit your pictures to us directly to receive credit.
How You Can Help
As mentioned previously, you can simply build this project to help with the cause. Once complete, you can do whatever you like with your Toy Chest. Some folks auction them off and donate the money to the charity, which is always cool. If you don’t want to build a Toy Chest, consider donating directly to our team. Thanks to our sponsors, Steve Ramsey, and all of you for helping us reach our goal of $15,000!
October 16, 2014
Wooden Washer and Dryer Pedestals
By: Kurt Leucht (Titusville, FL)
Woodworker Type: Hobbyist
Material(s): Plywood
Finish Type(s): Paint
Finishing Technique(s): Brushing
This is not exactly fine furniture, but maybe some viewers will appreciate the project. It’s a pretty simple project and it will save hundreds of dollars over buying washer and dryer pedestals from the big box stores.
I decided I would make my own laundry pedestals out of wood that I had laying around in my shop. And I decided that I would design a pedestal that would include both a step stool and a storage drawer in one single unit. The step stool is helpful when trying to reach wall mounted cabinets above the washer and dryer. The front is open to receive a drawer. The sides and back are solid enough to support a few hundred pounds (as long as the weight is directed down into the floor and focused at the four corners). All the cross beams are just there for stability. The four feet of the washer or dryer sit on the top-most two 2x4s.
Lots of project details are on my blog: http://www.leucht.com/blog/2012/12/cu...
October Festool Giveaway
If you haven’t been keeping up with the giveaway announcements on Twitter and Facebook, let this be your heads up on what we are giving away this month! The great people over at Festool USA have donated a CT 36 Dust Vac and Boom Arm Combo to one lucky viewer! In addition, we have added a 1 year subscription to The Wood Whisperer Guild to a second lucky winner!
Don’t forget every month Festool also has a giveaway and this month they are giving away a Festool RO 125 Sander + CT 26 HEPA Dust Extractor!
How do I enter?
Head on over to the Giveaway Page to learn more about Festool and enter to win. And be sure to bookmark the Giveaway Page so you can keep up with the latest giveaway details (because we do this every month! A new giveaway will start on November 1st!)
The winners notified directly & this post updated after they are randomly drawn at the beginning of the month.
You can also check out all of our past giveaways and winners here.
October 15, 2014
Poll: How Do You Cut Your Dovetail Baselines
Dovetails. One of the toughest joints to master, yet one of the prettiest to look at.
There are lots of ways to cut a dovetail joint, but any way you go, the cutting starts with careful marking of baselines (shoulders) for the pins or tails.
Here comes the question – how do you mark those baselines? Do you use a square to mark those baselines from the edge of the board, or do you use a gauge to mark the baseline from the end of the board? Do you even cut dovetails to begin with?
October 13, 2014
WFC Auction Powermatic PM1000 Table Saw
Due the the success of the Woodworkers Fighting Cancer Powermatic Drill Press auction, we are now offering a second auction featuring a Powermatic PM1000 Table Saw!
You have until 11:59pm PST November 7th to place your bid. Good luck and remember 100% of the winning bid will go to Cancer Research Institute! Additional details below
Powermatic PM1000 Table Saw (50”) and Call with Marc
Starting Bid: $100.00
Going for
$2,425.00 Winning: gerard
Ending On: November 7, 2014 11:59 pm
Description Bid Here Bids WatchThe winning bidder will receive a Powermatic PM1000 Table Saw (50”) 1791001K and a phone consultation (up to 1 hour) with Marc Spagnuolo. The retail value of the Table Saw is $2519.99 and the value of the call with Marc? Priceless! ;)
The winning bidder will be contacted via email with instructions for completing their purchase and will have 24 hours to complete their donation to Cancer Research Institute at http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?team... If at that time, they have not completed their donation, the next bidder will be contacted as the winner of the auction.
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October 7, 2014
WFC Auction Powermatic Drill Press
Thanks to Powermatic we are kicking off Woodworkers Fighting Cancer with a great auction! You have until 11:59pm PST October 31st to place your bid. Good luck and remember 100% of the winning bid will go to Cancer Research Institute!
Stay tuned to announcements for new auctions going up every Monday!
Powermatic PM2800B Drill Press and Call with Marc
Starting Bid: $100.00
Going for
$1,826.00 Winning: andy close
Ending On: October 31, 2014 11:59 pm
Description Bid Here Bids WatchThe winning bid of this charity auction will win a Powermatic PM2800B Drill Press and a phone or skype consulting (up to 1 hour) with Marc Spagnuolo. The retail value of the Drill Press is $1399.99 and the value of the call with Marc...priceless ;)
The winning bidder will be contacted via email with instructions for completing their purchase and will have 24 hours to complete their donation to Cancer Research Institute at http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?team... If at that time, they have not completed their donation, the next bidder will be contacted as the winner of the auction.
100% of the winning bid will go to this years Woodworkers Fighting Cancer charity, Cancer Research Institute. Thanks everyone for participating!
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andy close bid $1,826.00 on October 8, 2014 12:56 pm [auto]Tim Walsh bid $1,801.00 on October 8, 2014 12:56 pmandy close bid $1,775.00 on October 8, 2014 6:38 amMatt Krusen bid $1,525.00 on October 8, 2014 6:37 amBjorn Rettig bid $1,425.00 on October 7, 2014 9:24 pm [auto]Blake Anghilante bid $1,400.00 on October 7, 2014 9:24 pmBjorn Rettig bid $1,324.00 on October 7, 2014 5:36 pm [auto]Tim Walsh bid $1,299.00 on October 7, 2014 5:36 pmBjorn Rettig bid $1,025.00 on October 7, 2014 5:32 pmScott Mogler bid $826.98 on October 7, 2014 5:30 pmTim Walsh bid $801.98 on October 7, 2014 5:29 pm [auto]Scott Mogler bid $800.00 on October 7, 2014 5:29 pmTim Walsh bid $775.00 on October 7, 2014 5:22 pmJeff Hewitt bid $726.99 on October 7, 2014 5:21 pmRandy Johnson bid $701.99 on October 7, 2014 4:49 pm [auto]Joshua Parker bid $700.00 on October 7, 2014 4:49 pmRandy Johnson bid $580.00 on October 7, 2014 4:20 pmMichael Lingenfelter bid $525.00 on October 7, 2014 3:57 pmTim Fuller bid $225.00 on October 7, 2014 3:47 pmPatrick Soran bid $100.00 on October 7, 2014 3:33 pmEnter your email below to get notifications of new bids placed on the above item.
Watch this Auction Shipping DetailsShipping: Free Shipping for US & Canada. Could ship international, but may require additional money to ship. Please contact us before bidding
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Payment DetailsThe winning bid will be made directly to Cancer Research Institute at http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?team...
Woodworkers Fighting Cancer Auction
Thanks to Powermatic we are kicking of Woodworkers Fighting Cancer with a great auction! You have until 11:59pm MNT November 30th to place your bid. Good luck and remember 100% of the winning bid will go to Cancer Research Institute!
Powermatic PM1500 Drill Press and Call with Marc
Starting Bid: $100.00
Going for
$580.00 Winning: Randy Johnson
Ending On: November 30, 2014 11:59 pm
Description Bid Here Bids WatchThe winning bid of this charity auction will win a Powermatic PM1500 Drill Press and a phone or skype consulting (up to 1 hour) with Marc Spagnuolo. The retail value of the Drill Press is $1399.99 and the value of the call with Marc...priceless ;)
The winning bidder will be contacted via email with instructions for completing their purchase and will have 24 hours to complete their donation to Cancer Research Institute at http://my.e2rm.com/TeamPage.aspx?team... If at that time, they have not completed their donation, the next bidder will be contacted as the winner of the auction.
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Randy Johnson bid $580.00 on October 7, 2014 4:20 pmMichael Lingenfelter bid $525.00 on October 7, 2014 3:57 pmTim Fuller bid $225.00 on October 7, 2014 3:47 pmPatrick Soran bid $100.00 on October 7, 2014 3:33 pmEnter your email below to get notifications of new bids placed on the above item.
Watch this Auction Shipping DetailsShipping: Free Shipping for US & Canada. Could ship international, but may require additional money to ship. Please contact before bidding
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October 6, 2014
Louis’ Steamer Trunk
By: Louis DeHan (Spokane, WA)
Experience: 0-2 Years
Woodworker Type: Hobbyist
Project Type: Chests
Material(s): Plywood, Solid Wood
Finish Type(s): Oil/Varnish Blend
Finishing Technique(s): Wiping
I wanted to create a trunk for the photo albums my mother gave to me just before she passed away. These albums go back 6 generations and are special to me and my siblings, so I wanted something special I could put them in. I found Duane’s Steamer Trunk on your web site and liked it immensely. I thought it perfect for my project and would be able to loan the trunk and albums out to my brothers and sisters for them to enjoy as well.
My friend Lawrence has a great wood shop in his basement and has been woodworking for decades as a hobby. This was the 3rd project he has guided me on and we made great use of your series of videos for “Duane’s Steamer Trunk”.
I didn’t like any of the hardware available for the lid support, so I made my own out of black walnut and oak doweling. I found my hardware online at Horton’s Brasses and am very happy with it.
I also downloaded SketchUp and love using it to draw my plans. I made extensive use of it as a learning device as well as embellishing the plans you created. Looking forward to more of your videos and my next project!
230 – Quick Mortising Jigs & Through Mortises
*Note* – This video was excerpted from an episode of TWW Live.
There are lots of methods available for making mortises. One of the most versatile tools for mortising is the hand-held router. You can do a lot with the manufacturer’s edge guide but you can do even more if you know how to design and construct simple jigs or guides.
I usually make my guides from scrap pieces of plywood or MDF and I use them in conjunction with guide bushings. Because I never quite know what bit/bushing combination I’m going to use, it’s a good idea to have a full set of guide bushings on hand at all times. I recommend the Rockler Guide Bushing Kit.
The key to making these jigs is to know the distance between the edge of the router bit and the edge of the guide bushing. Let’s say you’re using a 1/4″ bit and a 3/8″ guide bushing. That means you’ll have 1/16″ on each side of the bit for a total of 1/8″ difference. So if you’re designing a jig to cut a particular dimension, you should make sure the channel in the jig is 1/8″ wider than your desired mortise width.
You can use jigs like this for standard mortises of just about any size, as well as more fancy joinery like through mortises (an example I show in the video). Essentially, the sky is the limit. Best of all, you can make these jigs in minutes on the fly while working on a project. As long as you know your dimensions, you can knock a simple jig out in mere minutes.
Be sure to let us know what kind of mortising jigs you’ve made in the past. We’d love to see examples!
