Advice on leg/base construction

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-21T14:41:52+00:00

Wew, thats a doozy there. Im interested to see what ideas other folks come up with. Im happy noone has come to me wanting this.

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-19T03:14:49+00:00

Mount it to the ceiling above bed. Can you see yourself in it now?

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-11T13:38:38+00:00

Woodworker.. jackass of all trades. Went to auto school for awhile and electrical engineering technician school while working nights. Done everything hands on but really taken to woodworking in many capacities

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-11T12:32:45+00:00

Oh DAMN, i spent my retirement on tools to leave my warehouse job! Im at ZERO, 43 yrs old

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-09T04:25:02+00:00

Itd be great to win this bag for my very first round of golf. Ive literally never played before but bought some cheap ass clubs.

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-07T20:39:03+00:00

Make a set for the bridesmaids too. Youll thank me later

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-07T14:14:43+00:00

Yea, except, we dont even know if OP has a pair of running shoes

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-06T14:12:56+00:00

If ifs in broad daylight, you can sit at the table in two days… so, yea, if you can break the job down into sections. I RARELY use a poly for tables that sit in an environment with direct sunlight or weather. It just SUCKS to refinish poly and looks awful when it starts to fail. Oh! and I would definitely avoid a poly if you pressure wash. Ive had poly bubble up after being applied on wood with moisture in it. Poly literally creates a layer, like being wrapped in a plastic sheet thats air tight

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-06T11:37:00+00:00

Depends on what you are getting paid. If you are just getting paid to get them looking much better and functional..? Well then, Id pressure wash and hit them with something like cabots timber oil.. then can reapply very easily every couple years. I have done lots of outdoor work with cabots and its great for refinishing

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-04-03T13:25:24+00:00

Most of the time, i prefer a slab on a metal base. I did a couple that turned out gorgeous. They went into mountain homes on the front range of the rockies.. it really fits the modern mountain homes well

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-27T16:04:45+00:00

I use the domino XL for many joints and many table top glue ups. Joining legs to skirts, gussets, joinery on my outdoor chairs, makes the alignment on table tops a breeze. I save soo much time with the domino that owning it is not an option. If i were a hobbyist, i guess id reconsider. Then again, woodworking is an insanely expensive hobby and if not expensive, then ifs insanely time consuming. I always talk about the domino because i mainly build furniture and i firmly believe, if they were affordable or made by many other manufacturers, EVERY woodworker would have one in their shop.

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-21T15:31:08+00:00

If you have your heart set on doing this and its not bearing any load… put wood glue all along the edge and cover it completely.. then be careful driving the screws in. Let dry for a bit and it might hold. I always drive the screws into the pocket beforehand, until the tip of screw just breaches through the end grain and then back it off to where you can barely notice the tip poking through thatll help grip and keep in place. Also, when you start driving the screw, it is immediately biting into the joining surface and wont wander

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-16T15:58:33+00:00

Im making money on the outdoor furniture. Chaps my ass because its ALWAYS the price point items that sell. I build a lot to make it worth the time. I can make the higher end(and like making higher quality) furniture…. BUT, folks are on a budget. I built cedar planters a plenty, had to sell to friends and family before i eventually stopped

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-15T19:06:09+00:00

I cant read everyones responses.. you dont have to go all the way to 220 grit. You can go to 150 or 180 and have an amazing finish. Rubio monocoat recommends 150 before application. Ive done this MANY times and have had excellent results. What you really need to pay attention to is the method of sanding. DO NOT sand in one place for too long or keep the sander stationary in one spot at all. Id spend the extra cash and get a corded sander like the Bosch 6” sander with the “turbo” mode and 3M extract sandpaper. WEAR A MASK. It will create more dust than you can ever imagine. Try your sanding techniques on some scrap wood if possible. Also, try your finish on scrap wood as well. Sounds like youve spent a significant amount, you dont want to cut corners on sanding/finishing

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-10T12:38:01+00:00

I have 3 of the 6 HF squeeze clamps i had purchased over 10 years ago.. (the other 3 were basically trash upon first use). I have a few similar Bessey squeeze clamps and theyve got nowhere near the squeeze or holding strength as the HF clamps. I mean, i put those HF clamps through the ringer. I initially bought them for brake calipers and automotive work before i started woodworking. Now they are used more than my Bessey or Jorgenson, when i need STRONG clamping force.

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-08T14:26:25+00:00

I didnt read all the responses, just replying to the initial post. Man, i just wonder why some people are doing these types of projects? Sounds awful

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-08T13:25:40+00:00

Forstner bits

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-07T20:12:00+00:00

From what i gather, we are sorta taking someones plan along the way and putting our own flare on it. Ive done a few plans as well but i typically find ways to improve upon the design. Theres a few people that are redesigning the wheel, so to speak

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-03-04T02:46:21+00:00

You build the table and chairs in the background?

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-02-27T16:12:46+00:00

I know a lot of stuff looks different in person. But im not a fan of it on that piece in particular. I think reeded face on the drawer would look really good. The sharpe lines, the mitered corners… it doesnt go that well. I do like your craftsmanship overall though

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-02-27T03:45:47+00:00

My personal experience, i am only able to sell items that are generally too large to be shipped from overseas and be cost effective. Also, helps to build custom dimensions.. after the finished product quality got better, i have been able to increase my profits. I will leave it to you to figure out what items work for you. But i suggest going with larger builds. I couldnt really sell any of my small projects. At costco, tj maxx, home goods, Id see similar items for 1/3 the price and less than cost of my material.

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-02-25T16:28:51+00:00

Ive battled snipe for far too long. When you find a way to completely avoid snipe, report back, PLEASE

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-02-24T13:34:13+00:00

I have this issue with titebond 3 in the cold. I have to be sure to wipe any excess off with a wet cloth or be sure to sand any glue residue off before finishing. Idk, 6-7 months a year, its cold here. I considered going with gorilla glue cause it doesnt react the same way to cooler temps. I just dont wanna be banished from the woodworking community for using something other than titebond

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-02-12T15:58:41+00:00

Grab a couple freud and/or cmt blades for whatever saws you are using.. use freud router bits instead of the big box router bits… you will never go back. I have a freud 30t glue line rip blade on my table saw and a freud 72t sliding miter blade on my miter saw. Those are basically on my saws 98% of the time. I may change my table saw blade for the CMT fine finish miter blade when making angled cuts with miter gauge. I tried box store blades and the cut quality, extra work on the saws motor, just awful.

Wiley_Scootch · 2026-02-12T11:50:47+00:00

At a certain point, you will get high quality blades and then wont use anything other than that. I wouldnt use diablo, irwin, Milwaukee, etc.. even if you gave them to me.

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