<![CDATA[Woodworking Talk - Woodworkers Forum - Design & Plans]]> http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/ en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:03:49 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Woodworking Talk - Woodworkers Forum - Design & Plans]]> http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/ Best way to get a matte finish? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/best-way-get-matte-finish-19154/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:26:40 GMT Looking to achieve a finish similar to this: Image: http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f105/twin8885/20100710_1278802365_freestanding_03.jpg Do... Looking to achieve a finish similar to this:



Do I want to just get a natural oil or tungs oil? ]]> twin85 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/best-way-get-matte-finish-19154/ Limbert Rocking Chair http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/limbert-rocking-chair-19139/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:26:44 GMT Well i have come to a project where the client, person i am making it for, does know what kind of wood she wants for the rocker. So i thought it... Well i have come to a project where the client, person i am making it for, does know what kind of wood she wants for the rocker. So i thought it would be fun and cool to hear everyones thoughts on the topic and if i like one use it either for her or make one for my self.

The project is an Arts and Crafts style Limbert Rocker with inlays in the front legs and arm rest. There will be a cusioned seat. the room color is a light green walls and white molding, accents of wrought iron material.

Anyway have fun and be creative remember the inlays and all suggestions are welcome. ]]> Epatricknlw http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/limbert-rocking-chair-19139/ liquor cabinet....need wood advice http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/liquor-cabinet-need-wood-advice-19107/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:26:20 GMT Hi everyone. So I have done a little bit of woodworking before and im looking to expand to a bigger project. I want to build a liquor cabinet out of... Hi everyone. So I have done a little bit of woodworking before and im looking to expand to a bigger project. I want to build a liquor cabinet out of a nice hardwood. However, I am not sure of the best way to go about getting the hardwood. Should I just check around at local lumber yards or mills? I know buying it rough is the cheapest way but I do not have a planar or anything to finish the wood. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :) ]]> Angrymaurice http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/liquor-cabinet-need-wood-advice-19107/ large lightweight door concept http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/large-lightweight-door-concept-19101/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:38:29 GMT I'm currently remodeling my master bedroom and considering doing something unique with the closets.

I've got two standard, 5' wide, reach-in closets that are side by side. on a 17' long wall with about 24" of space between them. I currently have big, gold trimmed mirrored doors on both of them and my wife and I hate them. We've considered a couple different options. Bifold, french doors, even just new bypass doors. We have very clean lined, antique danish modern furniture to go in the room, and I was thinking about making my own custom doors for the closets.

Basically, the idea is to get 2 96" bypass tracks and mount them above the closet door frames. Then build two large doors such that each door is 64-66" wide and will cover one whole closet at a time and will slide the entire length of the 17' wall.

The biggest problem with this is how to create a large enough door, roughly 64"x86" that is lightweight enough that I can do it without having to buy industrial track that is going to run me 5 or 6 hundred bucks.

One option I've come up with would be to use two standard hollow core, flush interior doors and join them together with stock (likely walnut to match the furniture) at the top and bottom as rails.

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I'm worried about the best way to join them though. If I put the two doors side to side with the lock blocks facing each other, glue the seam, clamp, pocket screws through the lock blocks, and then attach my rails at the top and bottom, is that sturdy enough to hold it all together? My main concern really is the wood used inside the doors. my experience is that they use pretty soft wood for that.

Any other ideas on ways to create a large, lightweight door like this?
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]]> MitchelWB http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/large-lightweight-door-concept-19101/ Will this door design work? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/will-door-design-work-19045/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:34:38 GMT Would appreciate any thoughts on this interior door design.
4.5"-6.0" Walnut planks (6/4" finished thickness), glued together to a total width of 34", and a length of 8'. The idea is to make heavy, solid walnut doors, for this new home, that show off the grain in a somewhat modern design (no grooves,etc), and doesn't look like veneer on core.
My concern is whether this would be prone to warping, twisting, etc. The home is in a dry climate in southern California. My thinking/hope is that in a dry climate the door would be stable enough.
Another twist on the same idea is to use the same thickness with a rail and stile structure (6 inch rails and styles) and have the glued planks as the floating piece in the middle, with no middle rail, just a top and bottom rail. This design seems safer but the designer wants the look of the first design.
If anyone has relevant experience of this nature would appreciate any thoughts.
Many thanks, ]]> kerfking http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/will-door-design-work-19045/ Tractor plans? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/tractor-plans-19034/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:07:57 GMT I want to make a couple of pedal tractors for our twin grand boys. They're fixing to turn two and they are tractor nuts. Everything is a tractor. Even cars, but especially tractors. It's actually pronounced "Tra-kuh!".

The parents and other grand parents have bought them the motorized toys, and they are getting motorized tractors for their birthday I'm told, so I'm not shooting for their birthday. I just want to build them a couple of good old fashioned pedal toys so when the motorized ones are dead, or broke, or too boring they can get on a real tra-kuh and pedal like kids like to do.

I can't find any good plans at all much less one for a pedal tractor. I plan to use the sprocket assemblies from an old trike or bike and enclosed them. I can build them without plans, in fact I rarely use plans, but I figured I'd throw this out there anyway in case someone had been down this road so I don't have to pave it as I travel it.




. ]]> TexasTimbers http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/tractor-plans-19034/ Cabinet shelves http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/cabinet-shelves-18995/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:33:24 GMT I have a client who wants a cabinet built with 39" X 25" X 3/4" thick movable shelves. Will this shelf be strong enough for the length, width and thickness or will I need to reinforce the shelf? ]]> Bob Willing http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/cabinet-shelves-18995/ Small Wheelchair Ramp http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/small-wheelchair-ramp-18989/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:57:40 GMT I've been asked to construct 2 small ramps to allow for wheelchair access to a house's front door and back patio door. The walkways lead to about a 4" step ledge where the door is. I've built ramps in my garage for my motorcycle, but haven't had to make something that would need to withstand Florida weather and look halfway decent as the entry point to someone's home. So, I might need a little advice here.

Lumber - This needs to be inexpensive and will be used for maybe a month or two. I'm thinking 3/4 ply (or 3/4 pine boards) for the ramp and sides with 2x4 and 2x2 framing underneath. I still need to get over there to measure but i'm assuming a standard 36" opening. In my mind I'm picturing 4 plywood triangles with framing between and on the surface. Should I use treated wood or just rely on the finish to keep the wood in decent condition?

Finish - not real sure which way to go here. I don't want to leave it unfinished for obvious reasons. I don't need a slick finish since it will be walked on and it rains a lot here in the Summer. I need something that would dry and cure pretty fast.. the sooner I can get this to them the better. Would something simple like a decking sealant be okay for short term use? I might consider painting for aesthetics before I seal.

Is there anything I can do that's not permanent to keep the ramps in place? The house is a rental so I can't exactly epoxy it or fasten to the concrete. But I need to keep it from slipping.

I over-engineer a lot when it comes to these kinds of things but at the same time I want to know that it will be sufficient and will not injure the kid in the chair or the others that will walk across it a few times a day. I'll work on a drawing while I wait on some replies. ]]> bofa http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/small-wheelchair-ramp-18989/ Router lift http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/router-lift-18982/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:15:21 GMT Good Day All I am rather new to woodworking with a router. Has any body got a simple plan for a router table with router lift. I have a basic Ryobi... Good Day All
I am rather new to woodworking with a router. Has any body got a simple plan for a router table with router lift. I have a basic Ryobi plunge router.
Many Thanks
Patrick ]]> gunner123 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/router-lift-18982/ Basement shop layout opinions... http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/basement-shop-layout-opinions-18926/ Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:42:40 GMT We're closing in on our plan for enclosing a part of the basement and making it our shop.

Here's our latest plans.

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Most everything is or will be on wheels...so smaller tools like the scroll saw can be moved out of the when not in use. The table and the table saw are two huge objects, but fully mobile. It may be a ballet to get them around, but hopefully they won't interfere very often.

I only have a Jet DC 650 1HP dust collector, but I plan to put it in the closet and run 4" PVC pipe to it from various tool stations. We don't have an air compressor, but it would also go in the closet if we get one.

Any fatal flaws you can see in these plans?
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]]> beelzerob http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/basement-shop-layout-opinions-18926/ Best plans for beginner? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/best-plans-beginner-18924/ Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:19:23 GMT I have always been interested in woodworking and now am ready to start learning to do it the right way. I am looking for the best plans and teaching... I have always been interested in woodworking and now am ready to start learning to do it the right way. I am looking for the best plans and teaching system. My goal is to some day make really high quality furniture, but I want to get off on the right foot with the best instruction. Any suggestions? ]]> Dettle http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/best-plans-beginner-18924/ Clamp Storage http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/clamp-storage-18897/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:27:33 GMT Clamp storage is a problem for me. I have a mobile cart that is approx. 5' tall and I want to attach some sort of clamp rack to the top edge on the side. Something like you would see for garden tools. I was going to take a scrap piece of oak 1-1/4" sq x however long and drill 1/2" dia. holes at a 10 degree angle (up wards). The I was going to glue in a 3" long piece of 1/2" dowel. The problem I think is that if the clamp comes off the top edge of the oak, the dowels won't do much to keep it place. Any better ideas?
Thanks ]]> djg http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/clamp-storage-18897/ How to make gun grips? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/how-make-gun-grips-18887/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 03:48:14 GMT Alright... been looking for this on the site for a bit and no luck (although found some pretty spiffy pictures of others' work). How do I get started in making gun grips? I saw some pretty neat species at woodcraft today and have been thinking about my 1911 ever since. Do you bandsaw the raw material into blocks, then trace the design, bandsaw some more, and then simply sand down the contours?

edit: oh and what sizes of material should I start with? any pitfalls to lookout for? ]]> bofa http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/how-make-gun-grips-18887/ <![CDATA[Children's dining set]]> http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/childrens-dining-set-18885/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:54:47 GMT Looking to build a small dining table and chairs for my nieces and nephew to use at my mom's house. The nephew is 2, and my nieces are 9 months and 5 months, so its going to be for small children. I saw a table on the internet for sale that was 24"x24" and 18" high, and the chairs had seats that were 11"x11" and 10" high and the backs were 23" tall. I need to know what stock would be best. Mom wants it painted, not stained and finished :thumbdown: so I was thinking something with a tight grain. I think softwood would show too many dents, but Maple may be too expensive. I don't know. Ideas for material thickness, including how thick the legs should be, would be great!

Thanks guys!
Bobby ]]> Masterofnone http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/childrens-dining-set-18885/ Nutcracker soldier plans http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/nutcracker-soldier-plans-18874/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:37:50 GMT Hi peoples

I know it's a long shot, does anyone know of a site where i can find a guide to making a nutcracker soldier?

I have a small lathe so I can turn most of the bits... I'm just not sure how the mouth bit is done/works.

I want to make one for my partner for christmas, but it would look a bit funny if I started pulling an old one apart to see how it's done...Think it may click what I was up to! ]]> Melinda_dd http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f9/nutcracker-soldier-plans-18874/