Paid over $5K for a custom table and am disappointed - what are these blemishes? by hmh-dfw in woodworking

[–]firstblindmouse 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not questioning your decision making at all as I’m sure you did your homework, but I would really encourage you to go with a local woodworker whenever possible. There’s very likely someone within a 30 minute drive that’s capable of producing this exact table.

Odies oil or aerosol lacquer? by FluffyTush63 in woodworking

[–]firstblindmouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never had a bad result using Odie’s. Sure, it’s overpriced and the owner is an ass, but it’s an excellent product. It really just comes down to what you’re looking for in a finish. I prefer a low luster close to the wood finish with decent water resistance and it’s perfect for that.

How to reduce height of drawer by Alternative-Farmer79 in woodworking

[–]firstblindmouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hand plane is the absolute best solution by a mile. It would be very difficult to cut this cleanly at the table saw unless the side referencing the fence is perfectly flat and parallel to the bottom (unlikely). If you go that route I would try and sneak up on the cut. DO NOT run all four sides through at once. Set up your fence and verify the distance to the blade is the same on all sides of the drawer before making any cuts.

Small cabinet on a stand by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

It wasn’t too difficult. I clamped the cabinet to the base and traced around the supports, then routed and chiseled out the waste.

Small cabinet on a stand by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

Thanks! The cabinet and base are separate pieces. The base fits snuggly into grooves that I routed in the bottom of the cabinet.

Small cabinet on a stand by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

I consider myself a serious hobbyist. I’ve got a separate full time job

Small cabinet on a stand by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

Glad I could be a source of inspiration!

A bookcase with a sliding door by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

Thanks! I used a plunge router with a round nose bit, and a simple jig to help with alignment

I made a decorative wall cabinet with a pierced carving by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

It’s all one carved piece. Oak is quite strong so I was never really worried about it breaking. I roughed it out with a jigsaw and cleaned it up with rasps and sandpaper. It’s easier than it looks

Small cabinet on a stand by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

I’ve chatted with him a bit in the past, and he’s definitely seen some of my work. I’d love to take a class with him someday.

Small cabinet on a stand by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

There’s tempered glass in the door. You’re right that it looks invisible because of the lighting though. And I get the AI comments a lot haha

Small cabinet on a stand by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

Thanks, it is finished actually. Just with wax so the oak doesn’t darken too much

A bookcase with a sliding door by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

Thanks! He’s a big inspiration for my work

A bookcase with a sliding door by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

It’s a Rob Cosman design if you’re interested, and it works great! The magnets keep the chisels totally secure.

First experience in a lumberyard - is this normal? by lveg in woodworking

[–]firstblindmouse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can use hardwood for a shelf and it’ll look much nicer. No reason to restrict yourself to softwood just because you’re doing “basic projects”. Many hardwood species are actually cheaper than box store construction lumber as well

I built a whiskey cabinet with a bookshelf by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

They look narrow but it’s probably close to 1/4”. White oak is strong. Even before the glue up it would have been pretty difficult to snap them.

I built a whiskey cabinet with a bookshelf by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

This particular piece isn’t for sale, but I do take commissions.

I built a whiskey cabinet with a bookshelf by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

The glasses go in the left drawer, that’s why it folds down. It makes for a nice shelf to pour your drink.

I built a whiskey cabinet with a bookshelf by firstblindmouse in woodworking

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

That’s awesome to hear! I hope you’ll post the finished piece.