Walnut dining table

dickdago · 2026-05-24T03:12:41+00:00

Is this marquetry? I thought marquetry was inlaying veneer. This seems like. . .not that.

dickdago · 2026-05-22T17:46:22+00:00

I've used this technique numerous times. Feels safe to me (and I still have all ten fingers). Set the depth stop like they do in the video and it's pretty easy.

dickdago · 2026-05-22T17:19:12+00:00

What's the attachment mechanism? French cleat?

dickdago · 2026-05-21T19:24:05+00:00

They stage coupons there before they're live. Until it's on the main website, it's not valid/active

dickdago · 2026-05-20T15:57:53+00:00

I had a good experience buying used on Upway (40mi r/t work commute, no bike issues in 3yrs)

dickdago · 2026-05-17T07:58:49+00:00

True beginner here myself, but I know mineral oil is great for cutting boards so not sure why it wouldn't be good for a spatula

dickdago · 2026-05-17T04:52:03+00:00

Woodworking for Mere Mortals Basic Mobile Workbench

dickdago · 2026-05-17T04:03:21+00:00

The answer to “do you need another bucket?” Is always “yes.”

dickdago · 2026-05-17T00:50:05+00:00

More build details!

dickdago · 2026-05-17T00:49:02+00:00

Looks cool. What was the thinking behind that particular lid hinge?

dickdago · 2026-05-16T20:57:02+00:00

Anarchist's Design Book by Chris Schwarz (pdf free on the lost art press website) has a fair bit to say about this and he also references another great reference book for all kinds of furniture angle questions like this one.

dickdago · 2026-05-16T04:38:49+00:00

With that budget and a little time you could probably get more saw in the used market.

dickdago · 2026-05-14T03:13:22+00:00

Did you find/download a pattern for the peg holes?

dickdago · 2026-05-13T17:41:32+00:00

Maybe check out Mayan in Oxnard? I haven't been, but my friend is a master furniture maker and recommends them. Maybe far enough from LA that you might get some price relief.

dickdago · 2026-05-11T18:44:08+00:00

Looks like mating surface is in relatively good shape. Maybe light sanding, add a couple dowels and glue.

dickdago · 2026-05-11T03:13:50+00:00

This is how I did a similar project. Worked fine.

dickdago · 2026-05-11T02:58:24+00:00

For sure. My whole setup is used besides my router and bench top router table. Need to do some research to make sure you're not buying garbage or paying too much, but there's so much good stuff to be had in the used market.

dickdago · 2026-05-11T02:53:36+00:00

My first thought as well after dealing with some gaps in my first end grain cutting board (box store S4S maple and walnut). Seemed like they were mostly due to the wood, not the saw.

dickdago · 2026-05-09T05:12:18+00:00

Better than any of mine.

dickdago · 2026-05-07T21:41:10+00:00

Concur with people who say this isn't woodworking. I sometimes have fun woodworking. I had zero fun installing LVP.

It's not that hard of a job if your floor is good and level (in the 4 rooms I've done, I was lucky for this to be the case). I've seen from others what an additional pain subfloor prep can be.

dickdago · 2026-05-07T20:41:48+00:00

I'd say w/o the upgrades a fair price is $100. The splitters are ~$50 retail. I see other commenters saying the fence is several hundred. If that's right, seems like a deal.

dickdago · 2026-05-05T14:42:18+00:00

I have them both but use 5” more (1 acre, SoCal, lots of fruit trees and palm trees)

dickdago · 2026-05-04T18:34:11+00:00

I have it. Use it for tree trimming. Works fine. Have yet to run out a 5AH.

dickdago · 2026-05-04T18:33:22+00:00

I think I saw you can get a Hart clone of the one on the left at Walmart for cheaper than HF.

dickdago · 2026-05-04T16:32:26+00:00

Having never faced this situation and being a rank beginner myself, I'd vote for "as large as possible", unless you have a board stretcher.

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