http://www.woodworkingtalk.com en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.woodworkingtalk.com http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/contemporary-bathroom-vanity-13329/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:18:24 GMT I am remodeling my master bathroom and looking for reasonable contemporary vanities. I found something in Ikea that I believe I could use, see link... I am remodeling my master bathroom and looking for reasonable contemporary vanities. I found something in Ikea that I believe I could use, see link below. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80164846
However, the color is not right, would it be possible to stain this piece? If so how do I ensure the right color I need?
Also does what is you assessment of the quality of this product?
I am thinking of using two of them side by side and having granite slab/ or travertine tiles for the top? Any ideas you have are welcome.
Thank you in advance for your help

P.S. could a wood veneer be used on cabinets that are already built such as the ones from Ikea? ]]> fatima70 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/contemporary-bathroom-vanity-13329/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/shaker-butter-churn-13287/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:37:40 GMT Hi does anyone know where I can find a detailed plan for a shaker butter churn? Thanks Ken Hi does anyone know where I can find a detailed plan for a shaker butter churn?
Thanks Ken ]]> kendub http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/shaker-butter-churn-13287/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/shelf-ideas-13254/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:03:00 GMT I just bought a new tv that I will mount on the wall in the bedroom. I have Directv service, so I need the box to change the channel, what would you... I just bought a new tv that I will mount on the wall in the bedroom. I have Directv service, so I need the box to change the channel, what would you do with the box? Would you build a shelf, or something else? I need some help with this. I have a smaller tv mounted on the wall in the office with a little shelf hanging from the wall underneath it that holds the directv box. I don't really care for this idea, but I will use it if I don't have any other option.
Thanks,
Nick ]]> nblumert http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/shelf-ideas-13254/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/advise-needed-mass-manufacturing-wood-product-13221/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:03:08 GMT I am trying to sell wooden rings, the kind people wear on their fingers. How would something like this be mass manufactured? I plan on using... I am trying to sell wooden rings, the kind people wear on their fingers.

How would something like this be mass manufactured?

I plan on using wood that is about 18"X6"X0.5" and would like to manufacture it myself if possible. What equipment would i need? The rings are circular and have a curved surface just like a wedding band (see below).

If I did send this job to a real manufacturer how much of a cut would they take and would they ship the product to wholesalers, retailers, and/or customers? I'm not sure how all that works.

]]> JamesG http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/advise-needed-mass-manufacturing-wood-product-13221/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/i-need-new-desk-3d-render-critique-13209/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:15:26 GMT First off I am very glad that I found a forum like this. It doesn't seem like a bunch of people these days knows how to work with wood professionally and some of the ideas I've seen here are pretty cool.

I'll be honest. I'm ok with woodworking but I've never tried something like this. I trained under a carpenter and worked construction for a few years before going into the military. I'm 27(young I know) but I'm stationed in Japan and I have got some itchy fingers to try something new and I want to do it right too. I have a complete wood shop at my fingertips and I can get almost any wood over here as well although I am not very knowledgeable about different types of wood. All I know is that I am very tired of the presswood furniture that the px sells!

Here are the pictures. I downloaded the Sketchup program and I love it! Quite an amazing piece of programming for free. It was exactly what I needed to get me started in visualizing this project. Here are the pictures of what I'm thinking of.






The desk is designed to be the center of my network. That's what goes in the cabinets off to the left. My only problem with the 2 cabinets is how to cool them without cutting huge holes in the side or having a bunch of noisy fans. Currently I am planning to use two 250mm fans on each cabinet with filters to help insulate and circulate air. The rest of the desk is pretty average with a design to put away the computer stuff so it's out of the way so I can actually have a desk rather than trying to stuff everything on a desk that is too small. The square in the back is the monitor and the big drawer in the middle is for the keyboard and mouse to rest in. I really do NOT know how to do drawers although they are in the design. I could really use advice on that. Other than that I am looking for design advice and if you think of any things to add on to the design I am very open to ideas. Hardware is something I planned on getting from Rockler.com. It seems to have just about everything I need there. I plan on running power through the desk as well so that there is only one cord running from the desk. Thanks in advance and hopefully if this project goes well I need to build some bookshelves and I would love to tackle a rocking chair at some point. ]]> Kryptoroxx http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/i-need-new-desk-3d-render-critique-13209/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/easy-use-3d-software-13186/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:31:12 GMT Hey guys just wondering if any of you are using or can recommend a 3d software to draw and design built-ins mantles etc. that is easy to use. Thanks... Hey guys just wondering if any of you are using or can recommend a 3d software to draw and design built-ins mantles etc. that is easy to use.
Thanks in advance
cgh ]]> cgh40 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/easy-use-3d-software-13186/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/looking-work-bench-plans-13169/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:56:06 GMT Hey everyone, I am in the process of trying to figure out how and what all I want to incorporate into my main work bench. I have found so much stuff... Hey everyone, I am in the process of trying to figure out how and what all I want to incorporate into my main work bench. I have found so much stuff here in the WWW that I seem to be getting confused... Don't know what direction to go. So instead of trusting random places I wanted to get yall's input on it. Here are a few things I am looking for...

Mobile... I am working out of a garage and I hate clutter. I want to be able to roll it to the middle of the garage (or even drive way) then secure it so it doesn't move. I want some sort of way to secure besides locking wheels.

Solid.... I don't want to have to build another one a couple of years down the line.

Cabinets... I despise clutter ( wife calls me OCD...lol ) so I want to incorporate cabinets below so things can be put in its place.

Vice... I am very new, but do know I would like a woodwork vice built into the top. I have no clue all the tricks to using one (im sure there are uses for it besides clamping two boards together...lol)

Dog Legs... I am completely clueless on what the are used for (or even if I am using the term correctly... They are the holes in the top of the bench that accepts wooden inserts for help with work .... right?)

I am just looking for some plans or ideas ... or even somewhere to go to find the info I would be very thankful. I just don't want to start throwing money at it without having a game plan.

Thanks for any help....


Dan ]]> Maveric777 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/looking-work-bench-plans-13169/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/wood-shed-plans-13063/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:39:58 GMT Hey guys,

I am thinking about building a 10'x12' wood shed on top of either a concrete footing or slab in my back yard. I was wondering if anybody knows where I might look for some prints with engineering that I could use. I could make them but I have to imagine this has already been done a thousand times and it would save me the trouble of finding the cad program (to make the drawing on my computer) for it and a lot of time. Plus I could prob change the engineering to suit the local requirements I need much easier than going thru all that from scratch.

I know I could buy the pre made things at Home Depot or Lowes or wherever but I dont think they would be as sturdy as I would make it with the specific purposes that I have in mind. Plus it would be cheaper if I did it myself. I'm not ruling it out altogether but this is how I'm thinking atm.

So does anybody here have any ideas about how I might find some plans for a basic plywood covered 2x4 (wall studs) shed? (With maybe 2x6 rafters?)

Thanks. :) ]]> Ray http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/wood-shed-plans-13063/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/plans-blueprints-13056/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:04:12 GMT removed ;) removed ;) ]]> carl-12 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/plans-blueprints-13056/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/i-need-build-cabinet-i-can-disassemble-please-help-13028/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:03:25 GMT i need to build a cabinet i can disassemble good morning everyone. hello im trent. i came here today because i need to build a cabinet that i... i need to build a cabinet i can disassemble

good morning everyone. hello im trent. i came here today because i need to build a cabinet that i may have to take apart, and put back together a few times.

it will be 44"X48"X84" with a door on the 44"X84" side. no shelves. just 3 walls, a door, top, and bottom.
what technique can i use that will make it real easy to brake it down, but still keep its integrity while assembled.

thank you to anyone that can help me out. ]]> trentallica http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/i-need-build-cabinet-i-can-disassemble-please-help-13028/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/my-design-platform-bed-12916/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:22:31 GMT I just got a 8" queen-sized memory foam mattress (Sam's, $230 shipped) so I want a platform bed. I sat down with some graph paper and came up with a design that only requires two 4x8 panels and no other material. Every scrap is used, amazingly (the small pieces would be used for cleating at the headboard and platform joints). I'm not much of a woodworker but I do have a circular saw, sawhorses and plenty of tools. I was planning on using 3/4x49x97 MDF, $26.50 at Lowes. That will give me an extra inch to play with and account for cuts. I'd like to paint it gloss white or maybe gloss black. I'd nail and glue the base and just screw the platform down. This would make it movable since the headboard is only 28" high so should fit thru most doorways. It's low, sleek and modern, just what I like. It should cost about $60.

Any advice or suggestions?



]]> raderator http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/my-design-platform-bed-12916/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/router-table-accesories-12895/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:57:40 GMT Hi, I built a small router table this summer out of plywood to do a project for the house. It worked good but I would like to build a bigger one... Hi, I built a small router table this summer out of plywood to do a project for the house. It worked good but I would like to build a bigger one that is more versatile and has some storage and also is more stable(the one I built was just a 20"x20" top and is about 12" tall). So I decided to build this one http://twistedknotwoodshop.com/router.htm, you have to scroll down to see it.

Building the router table shouldn't be a problem but I'm wondering if you guys could share some info on what I should use for accesories, like t track. The table plan are nice but don't have slots for feather boards and other accesories. Since I don't have much use with router tables can someone help me add what I need, would like to make this my last router table, don't need 3 router tables in the garage! And also don't think it would be fun to try and add stuff to the table top after it's built. Also the fence looks a little cheesy if someone else has a better idea for a fence.

So if someone could share some advice on where I should put the t tracks for feather boards and anything else that I might want to consider adding to these plans. Also if anyone has some suggestions for a good fence, Maybe one that uses t tracks to slide back and forth?

Thanks for your help, Scott ]]> ponch37300 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/router-table-accesories-12895/ http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/trestle-table-how-build-one-12862/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:22:21 GMT i love this trestle table. sadly it sells for $2800 and would take me a long time to save up for.. in fact, i could probably build it myself before i... i love this trestle table. sadly it sells for $2800 and would take me a long time to save up for.. in fact, i could probably build it myself before i could save that much.


i'm stumped though, on how to connect the table top to the ' X ' shaped base. the table is probably a hundred pounds.. and you know somebody is going to lift the table to move it into a new position in the room.. so the connection has to be strong.

what i know about table making is that the top has to be connected in such a way that it still allows for movement due to moisture expansion/shrinkage.

i have seen on the net these tabs or table top clips that are screwed into the under side of the table top and then rotate to slide into a slot (biscuit cut) of the horizontal piece at the top of the X bracing. this would work, but i doubt its strong enough .. even 4 of these per side.

what else is out there?

Knucklez ]]> Knucklez http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/trestle-table-how-build-one-12862/