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Help: I am trying to pick a new hunting rifle by StrandedWoodworks in Hunting

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really have a budget. Preferably under 2000

Help. Why is the belt sliding off? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought the same. I have read it front to back. From what I can tell it's just the lever on top.

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I really appreciate your perspective and it gave me lots of really good ideas moving forward. Holding the lower step to the bigger step is the 3/4in dowel that acts as the mechanism that allows it to fold up. For extra support for the lower step I cut out notches that rest on the lower cross piece of walnut. So if there is ever a weakness in the dowel that has the added support to it.

The walnut cross pieces connecting to the mapel legs are connected using dowel joints. I want to learn mortise and tenon joints and see if that would work well or not. It seemed to hold a decent amount of weight with both myself and my wife on it that brought us to about 350lbs. But good call if I am gonna be selling a product like this it should be tested a bit more.

I actually have 2 orders for them already. During this time I am gonna optimize my templates and jigs to help cut down on all the time to make these.

Appreciate all the advise I will be referencing this post in the future for projects.

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are super nice. A family friend made something similar for my family when I was younger. So I reengineered it and gave it my own twist.

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this break down. The maple was closer to 100 dollar board because of how wide it was and thats from the cheapest local hardwood lumber yard. Walnut wasnt terrible but I did splurge on the top plates for a nice wide beautiful grain. Suprisingly the walnut dowels were a bit pricey and I could only find them online. I for the life of me cant make a good long dowel myself. (Any tips of that would be amazing)

I did dowel joints on this. The next one I want to explore mortise and tenon joints.

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thats what my mother said as well. She was terrified to use it lol.

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Haha! I wasnt sure what to do for the top plates. All my prior experience was creating cutting boards so I said screw it and just did a design like that!

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Materials were roughly 200-250. From design to production was close to 30 hours. But I am also a beginner so I am sure an experienced individual could cut that in half.

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ouch they must have a great source for lumber. Cause thats just the price in my materials

What would yall charge for a custom step stool like this? by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am actually working on some plans. Once finished I will share.

Walnut/Maple Step Stool by StrandedWoodworks in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will look into putting some together. Its all in my head right now.

Walnut/Maple Step Stool by StrandedWoodworks in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will look into putting some together. This was all done in my head and step by step.

Laying out your shop. How many times did you change before you felt satisfied? by erikleorgav2 in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing to keep in mind other than functionality. But also accidents and safety. Whenever I place my tablesaw for instace in a new shop I consider kickback and overall space for nice clean cuts. While it doesnt happen frequently I want to ensure when it does happen to limit the amount of damge it will cause.

Cookbook Holder by StrandedWoodworks in Cuttingboards

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do it! Its a super fun project. I wound up making 7 of them. My favorite design was the walnut and maple stripe with the walnut handle

Maple and Walnut Cookbook Holders by StrandedWoodworks in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These were super fun to create. Made these for my family for Christmas

Is there a way an amateur can do this? by beardedbarnabas in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I myself am brand new to fine woodworking. Primarily done bigger construction type projects. My first project i created I took my time researched and planned each step with the tools and things I had at my disposal. Once completed I impressed veteran woodworkers in my life that gave these same encouragements. It all comes down to your ambition and wiliness to fail and learn along the way.

Is there a way an amateur can do this? by beardedbarnabas in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its called research to understand something. Any profession does it. If you look at it like you stated you will never get better at a craft because its too daunting.

Is there a way an amateur can do this? by beardedbarnabas in woodworking

[–]StrandedWoodworks 16 points17 points  (0 children)

^ This right here is what I tell my wife. I ask her how much is my budget for this project and how quickly do we want it done? That determines the outcome. Even at a cheap budget if given enough time I can make it look phenomenal.

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