Fun wood working jobs

[sprintcyclist]

I have been doing a few wood working jobs at home.

It is very satisfying, great fun, creative.
Modified a kitchen cutting board so it fits over a sink, made a standing table for in the forest, making an archway for the passionfruit to grow on.

Did a border for the forest years ago and a raised garden bed for the front yard years ago.
Going to add a 'roof structure to the bed soon so I can tomatoes somewhere to grow up and rig up sun shelter in summer.

[Black Orchid]

You're very handy Sprint. That's a great thing and should keep you very busy.

[Texan]

I've been wanting to build an epoxy river table. I would start out with epoxy river coasters or cutting boards to practice before the larger, more expensive table.

[sprintcyclist]

I've been wanting to build an epoxy river table. I would start out with epoxy river coasters or cutting boards to practice before the larger, more expensive table.

I did that for my standing table in the forest. Used 'liquid glass' and powder dye for the cracks in the hardwood.
Temperature control was important. About 22 - 25 degrees was good.
I used dry powder dye for the colouring. Used a balance for the 2 part liquid glass and dye so I could reproduce my 'experiments'.

[sprintcyclist]

ooooooooohhhhhhh, just used my new Makita router tonight.

Typically excellent Japanese tool.
A pleasure to use.

[sprintcyclist]

Bought a cordless Makita jigsaw to finish a job.
It is really nice to use, Fits in well for the cuts where a Circular saw is unwarranted.

' ......... Makita power tools are what you need when you need to accomplish several tasks faster and efficiently.
The company has invested a lot in making the best tools so that you can enjoy their performance.
As much as their tools might be slightly more expensive than competitors, their performance makes you forget about paying a lot more for them.
You will now end up with high quality tools each time you buy one from Makita.

For someone who does not want to buy new tools every few months, then consider buying them from Makita. .............



' .......... Makita is one of the top brands in regards to build quality.
The next time you would be looking for a model that delivers quality construction, then you should consider a Makita product.
The company takes their time to design and test the tools to ensure the final product is the best.

Each time you buy a Makita product, you are sure about its overall durability. ......... '

https://www.drillanddriver.com/is-makit ... xpensive/

Makitas are a higher quality than what I need. I am most comfortable with that.
They feel really good in my hands, beautifully balanced. I do a better job with these.
They are a bargain.

[sprintcyclist]

Haven't bought any more new Makita tools for weeks now !!!!!!!!!

Can't think of any that justify buying one.
Thought of a battery circular saw. I have a 240V 'non-makita' one that is quite ok.
Maybe if I have a big job planned I will buy it

[sprintcyclist]

In the planning stage of making a wooden toolbox
Have decided to use no steel in it, no screws, bolts or nails. Just joinery and thick rope for handles
Made about 5 cardboard models for my patterns. I had to get the ratios right, using the perfect ratios.

Checked out how to do joinery joints. Worked out a jig for the router will make all the difference.
So, started to make a jig for the router - to use the router in a jig to make a toolbox.

[sprintcyclist]

Got a wood vice today.
Youtubing on how to mount it

[sprintcyclist]

This could be the worlds dearest toolbox.

First I bought a router. Moreso as a reward for me for doing well. I read these are really good tools, so researched what they are, what they can do, how I might use one, what is a good one.........
Bought a set of reasonably good router bits too.
Did some test runs of the router - great. Really good. Very pleased.

Make a vacuum dust collection device. I call him 'Dusty'.

Decided to make a toolbox. Nice to practise using the router on a practical project.
Started to make a jig to hold the router in to make the dovetail joints for the toolbox.............
Saw a vice would be good, to hold the jig that holds the router in to make the dovetail joints for the toolbox.............

This is sounding like a Dr Zeuss book to me !!!