Woodworking

[s-ol]

There’s some really cool things in this thread

I guess that for many woodworking is something of a retreat from the digital world, but I got in contact with it via the FabAcademy, where I learned a lot about CNC machining and other fabrication techniques. This bedside table was the first time I used the big CNC machine, and I learned a lot about working with wood immediately… I broke two endmills that day

Originally it was meant to be a much bigger table to stretch over a double bed, but I’m happy my instructor talked me out of that. If this little table is any indication, It would’ve been terribly unstable and I doubt we would’ve used it much, but in this form factor I now really enjoy having it at home

07: computer-controlled machining

[rennerom]

Some walnut stiles milled to size. Will become a bookshelf (hopefully before the end of October).

[Mattb]

I have zero skills in woodworking, but I was wondering if anyone could put me in the right direction on where I could possibly acquire a couple of side panels for my Sub Phatty (beside GMUsynth and synthworks as both seems to be not operative any longer) in US.

[Coitmusic]

I’m not sure if these will work, but here’s a set on reverb:

Wood Side panels for Moog Little Phatty SEII or Sub Phatty | Shawn's Gear |...

[Mattb]

These would work if they were not sold out

[Coitmusic]

Ugh…so sorry! My bad.

[Mattb]

oh no worries man, I appreciate the effort!

[andrew]

slowly learimg some tricks to get some decent work done w/o a full shop situation. this time it was finding “craft board” at lowe’s in the US which is pretty cheap & pre-glued / dimensioned to useful sizes (thx for the tip @zuliani). this was all made with a handheld power drill, circular saw & power sander + a jigsaw for the power entry (which was messy but hidden !)

there were some very real booboos that i couldn’t quite sand away - not quite happy with the circular saw for these small joints. is there any real alternative to a tablesaw for square cuts ?

++ the bigger & simpler sewing/music desk protect w/ dad & partner

all plywood & wood screws but still pretty neat, and ready to be dissembled when we move across the country !

[feathers]

finished my first-ever woodworking project over thanksgiving break - a couple of pine speaker stands + a teeny floor table made from the leftovers. just used the tools available in my partner’s parents’ basement, which were pretty crude: an old circular saw w/ rusty blade, an old handsaw and a shit ton of sandpaper heh. total cost was around $50 so pretty pleased with how it turned out!

[Coitmusic]

@andrew

is there any real alternative to a circular saw for square cuts ?

I really like a Japanese style pull saw with a handheld square for quick square cuts across the grain. If you mark it out on all four sides you can start the cut on each face and it will help guide the blade as it goes through the center giving you a very clean cut without chips or blowouts.

[doublecoolbossman]

Had to get rid of my big table when I moved into a smaller place. Built this little counter height table with some 2x12s and a pipe kit from etsy.

[andrew]

these look great ! nice dowel joints as well

[Whatwetalkabout]

a track saw would be the best alternative to a table saw, basically a circular saw on a track. Very accurate and compact, not ideal for situations in which you are making repetitive cuts that need to be exactly the same (like if you were making 10 eurorack cases at one time, for example).

[feathers]

thanks, working with wood is tough ! nice job on that case, excited to see what you make with it : )

[rennerom]

is there any real alternative to a tablesaw for square cuts ?

I’ll piggyback off what @Coitmusic said about using a Japanese pull saw with a square. It takes a little patience and hand eye coordination, but if you are working with a difficult piece of wood, they can come in real handy.

However, for repeatability’s sake, I reaaaallly love the table saw. But a few ideas worth exploring while making cross cuts with a circular saw, if you haven’t already are…

1. Use the right blade for the job. I’ve accidently left in a framing/demo blade before, and they definitely can be rough on wood.
2. Score a line first where you plan to cut
3. Tape can help limit tear out where the blade enters and exits your surface
4. Sacrificial wood blocks are always helpful when doing cross cuts

This guide has a really good run down on all that and more.

[Coitmusic]

Thanks for the link to the Wood mag article. I’ll definitely be building one of the zero clearance cutting guides for my circular saw. My wife and I are frequently breaking down sheet stock for art and construction projects and up until now I’ve just been using a 4 foot level clamped to the sheet. This will make that a lot easier.

[outoftunewolf]

I dig these. They are very shaker stylish.

[toomanatees]

Recently finished a big workshop renovation (at least a serious renovation for a small shop) over the fall and just finished the first commission in the new space. A midcentury meets arts and crafts styled coffee table. Here is an artsy shot of the dovetails…

[coreyr]

Love this one for small pieces! Quick, clean, and even works for miters if you’ve got the patience.

@andrew a circular saw can be a beautiful thing with a fresh fine tooth blade. A couple of clamps and a straight piece of wood and you can setup a guide for repeatable straight cuts. Putting a piece of masking tape over the area to be cut can also help with chip out.

[karst]

absolutely love the wrap around of the oak(?) from the top to the sides.