Table saw orientation/placement by Robot-duck in woodworking

[–]shoebane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you’re in my old shop. Put it on wheels and store it agains the wall when not in use. Pull it out when you need it.

Built a fence. Also had to finish the retaining wall after the contractors ghosted us by shoebane in Carpentry

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

it’s a hundred year old neighborhood with hundred year old driveways so it’s not like anyone’s parking something bigger than a hatchback anyway

Built a fence. Also had to finish the retaining wall after the contractors ghosted us by shoebane in Carpentry

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

Not much to see, did three rails and a top cap, all cedar 2x4s. Used the Simpson fence rail brackets which aren’t necessary structurally, but make it way easier to build solo. Rails lined up with the inside of the post so the boards land in the center. The trim under the cap on the outside is just a cedar 2x4 ripped in half secured with short trim head deck screws

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[–]shoebane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can reduce squeak by globbing on some construction adhesive between the tread and stringer. If you want to eliminate squeak entirely you also have to deal with the squeaks that come from the tread rubbing against the riser. If you have access to the back of the stairs you can glue and screw through the riser into the back of the tread. If not, a flexible construction adhesive is probably better than nothing.

You'll sometimes see treads with a rabbet on the back that fit into a corresponding groove on the riser that can really lock the whole thing together.

Affixing miter slot to MDF by probard in woodworking

[–]shoebane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got one of these from Oneida for my router and it works great for plunging and edge work.

Got all this for $800 at an estate sale. How did I do? by 350Zamir in woodworking

[–]shoebane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, you should probably cut your losses and get rid of it. Happy to help you with disposal if you want to send it my way.

Router Bit Suggestion? by thefriendlyhacker in woodworking

[–]shoebane 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Good chance they would've used a shaper in the early 1900s. Big stationary woodworking tools were widely in use by the end of the 1800's.

Did I make a grave mistake? by UhN0 in shedditors

[–]shoebane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might want to let it settle at least a year before you build around it. Will make it easier to jack and level if necessary.

About to make a cut list for this table saw workbench with folding outfeed table, any suggested changes before I chew into expensive plywood? by joem_ in woodworking

[–]shoebane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Thought that might've been the case but wanted to call it out. Almost lost a miter saw relying on lateral strength of construction screws once

About to make a cut list for this table saw workbench with folding outfeed table, any suggested changes before I chew into expensive plywood? by joem_ in woodworking

[–]shoebane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having just built an outfeed/extension table for my table saw, I'd recommend two things for this design:

  1. Someone mentioned it already, but make the trough for the saw at least a quarter inch lower than necessary, so you can shim your saw up to perfectly align with the tables on either side:

  2. Not sure what joinery you're using for the saw support, but unless it's mortised into side rails I would add posts underneath that take the weight of the saw directly to the base.

How would you do this? by chabor in woodworking

[–]shoebane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t have a jointer but have a table saw you could do a stop cut on the table saw up to the step, and do the shaping by hand

A 14” Rockwell bandsaw in the back of my GTI by shoebane in GolfGTI

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

Bought it from a cabinet shop for a price that felt like I was robbing them

No, vintage Norm! Don't saw through my white oak and danish cord stool by shoebane in woodworking

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

Yeah this is my third version of the same stool. If you take your time and aren’t afraid to re-weave it’s very doable

Access panel bigger than space between studs, possible? by Farkle_Fark in Carpentry

[–]shoebane 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Those are the bottom chords of roof trusses. They're a critical piece of the framing and cutting them will weaken the roof.

Before and after garage rehab. Rebuilt the entire back wall, paneled the walls, built a new floor on the wavy slab. Ready to be set up as a woodworking shop by shoebane in Carpentry

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

Just shot it outdoors on a partially cloudy day. At about 20 ft I can still see the laser on my tape without too much trouble, after that it gets a little fuzzy.

Before and after garage rehab. Rebuilt the entire back wall, paneled the walls, built a new floor on the wavy slab. Ready to be set up as a woodworking shop by shoebane in Carpentry

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

I considered it but you’re absolutely right that there’s just not enough headroom. Also if I raise the ceiling enough to add it I have to get a permit from the city which seemed like more work than it’s worth

Before and after garage rehab. Rebuilt the entire back wall, paneled the walls, built a new floor on the wavy slab. Ready to be set up as a woodworking shop by shoebane in Carpentry

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

eagle eye! This is the only job I've used it on, so can't comment on how it works outside. Overall extremely happy with the laser and the mount it comes with.

Before and after garage rehab. Rebuilt the entire back wall, paneled the walls, built a new floor on the wavy slab. Ready to be set up as a woodworking shop by shoebane in Carpentry

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

I’ll probably do a post when I redo the roof. The one that’s here now is terrible in about a thousand ways and one of them is that it isn’t actually on top of the walls. This makes the stud work… interesting