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S.U.V. 4x4
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Dutchy
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This photo serie is about making a 4x4 S.U.V. [001.jpg] The plans for making this model you can find at my website. Enjoy reading and know that I...
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Part 14
This photo serie is about making a 4x4 S.U.V. [001.jpg] The plans for making this model you can find at my website. Enjoy reading and know that I...
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Part 15
This photo serie is about making a 4x4 S.U.V. [001.jpg] The plans for making this model you can find at my website. Enjoy reading and know that I...
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The Journey of a Kayak Build
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Eric - the "Loft"
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Part 1:
A little about the project
I have wanted to build a Kayak for some time now, and I finally have a shop that I can build in. I have spent a few years reading up on boat buildi...
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A Little Prep Work
I decided to start off with a little prep for this build and make a few samples. The Kayak will be built with an Internal frame which consist of f...
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The Lofting Process
Definition for those who I lost. Lofting is taking a set of numbers which are included in a Table of Offset. These numbers define the shape of the ...
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Segment Gluing Jig.
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Eric - the "Loft"
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The Mechanical Parts
Had to work out some the functions on this build her: 1) A secure verticle post. 2) A bar with a stop block 3) A indexing system 4) A locking syste...
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Details of a Clamping System
I will back up a bit to start. This is what the bottom of the post looks like.I will be able to lock it in place to the layout line. [20230815_192...
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Part 4:
Some finishing touches
Back at it this evening finally, other stuff to be done around the house and errands. I did a little sanding on the interior pieces and glued up t...
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Building the Art Deco Box
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SplinterGroup
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Part 2:
Begin With a Simple Box Core
[IMG_8736.jpeg] Had a section of rough 4/4 cherry that had been kicking around for a while so I could see the color it would take on once the woo...
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Part 3:
Separate the Lid and Give It Some Legs
[IMG_8742.jpeg] With the box glue-up dry, time to create the lid by sawing open the box. I installed a thin kerf rip blade and set the cut depth ...
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Part 4:
Trim & Trays
Almost done, I swear! With only legs, the box looks bottom heavy. A few passes on the router table will make some trim to fix this. [IMG_0033.jp...
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Around the shop
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Don
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My Infill builds
Edit: this was originally pointed to the defunked wkfinetools website. I’ve updated to point to my site. Making an infill plane has been on my list...
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3 legged walnut table
I’ve been asked to make this piece of walnut a 3 legged side table 24” tall. I have an idea of how I’d attach the legs but looking for alternativ...
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Part 4:
Shop Made Router Table and Router Lift Restoration
I made this router lift over ten years ago. It started out in an old Craftsman Table saw. [Image] [Image] [Image] It then went into the top of th...
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Building a High Vise
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Eric - the "Loft"
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Part 3:
Drilling Holes
Received the Acme Threads for this project. I did not want to drill any holes until I had them in hand to measure for the clearance needed. I set ...
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Part 4:
Shaping the Jaws
Removed the clamps and everything looked good, had to scrap some glue excess off. The first thing up was to cut the curves at the top and bottom o...
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Part 5:
Lathe Work, Handle
This is where I made a few adjustments to the plans. The plans called for a 1-1/2" steel pipe (no luck sourcing anything local) I did have a few ...
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Journey into Timber Framing techniques.
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Eric - the "Loft"
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Part 4:
Cross Brace Tenons.
tuned up the other mortise and tenons so I didn't have to use a lot of force to fit everything together. Then I was able to get a good measurement...
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Part 5:
Shaping Feet and Top
Up next was to cut the waste area from the bottom of the feet, leaving a small pad on each end. When I was drill out the waste for the mortise I dr...
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Part 6:
Gluing up the Pieces
I had to think the process through, since I wanted to use the drill press, the wrong way would have meant drilling by hand, and I may have drifted....
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Laser Tile Etching With Titanium Dioxide
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SplinterGroup
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Part 1:
Trying a few tests for the process
I made some trivets with simple images on the cheap home center plain white tiles in another project. [IMG_8376.jpeg] Simply put, this black on th...
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Prepping for Photographs
Well, yes! You can use the Ti02 on tile and transfer a photograph over. I personally haven't seriously tried to do this but I have seen pictures o...
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Another Danish Modern Chair
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Ross Leidy
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Part 8:
Armrests
My last pair of blanks are for the armrests. I started by planing them down to 5/8" thick, which is the final thickness for rear of the armrest. ...
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Part 9:
Final Glue-Up
With all the last minute shaping and sanding complete, everything was ready for the final glue-up. There's not really a whole lot to show here. I...
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Part 10:
Finished!
Except not "finished." I should say, it's functional. I did the test lacing with the chair on the floor. That was a bit hard on my back. I got ...
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Rat Rod Truck
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crowie
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Part 1:
Rat Rod Truck for Marcus
I have started the Instagram #offcuts only challenge put up by Mark Dainer, a maker from Townsville. Thank you to Dean & Francine of Living Timbe...
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