I think I may have settled on a final design for a recording studio desk. This satisfies all of my requirements. It’s mobile. It doesn’t take up much space. It is self contained. It has amenities for both the studio engineer and the talent. The plan is that it will be a desk that […]
Materials Needed WD-40 Grey Scotch-Brite Pads (7448) Some sort of treatment such as… Johnson Paste Wax MinWax Paste Wax Renaissance Wax T-9 BoeShield (Lubricant, Rust Free, Blade & Bit) GlideCote Optional 0000 Steel Wool (instead of the Scotch-Brite pads) Denatured Alcohol Bag Of Rags Blue Painters Tape Blue Shop Towels Hand Pad Holder or Sanding Block Setting Up Cast iron gets
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This is a continuation of Table Saw Modification – Router Table Enclosure: Part 1 – Carcase and Table Saw Modification – Router Table Enclosure: Part 2 – Laminate. A while back I converted my side extension table into a router table. Although not strictly necessary, I am going to enclose the router and add dust collection, while
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This is a continuation of Table Saw Modification – Router Table Enclosure: Part 1 – Carcase. A while back I converted my side extension table into a router table. Although not strictly necessary, I am going to enclose the router and add dust collection, while also creating much-needed storage and enclosing the electrical. So
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A while back I converted my side extension table into a router table. Although not strictly necessary, I am going to enclose the router and add dust collection, while also creating much-needed storage and enclosing the electrical. So you can see what I have in mind, here’s a sneak peek of the finished enclosure. Preparing
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UPDATE: I’ve tested this for almost a year. Read my final opinion here. Behind my table saw is a large outfeed/assembly table that consists of a torsion box top that sits a little bit lower than my table saw. Since this table is used for glue-up, finishing, andlots of other destructive activites, I have
<< This is a continuation of Workbench: Part 6 – Finishing the benchtop The finish has been applied to the bench-top so now it’s time to attach the hardware. This is a tricky subject to explain clearly. I’m going to do my best but I’m planning on coming back and editing this post a
This is a continuation of Workbench: Part 5 – Cutting the benchtop to size The workbench top is almost done. It’s been glued up and cut to size. Now all it needs is the finishing touches to get it ready for the hardware. Adding a shallow rabbet on the ends of each piece. The left
For Christmas 2016, I decided to make some pens for my co-workers. I remember when I first got started turning, and pen-making in particular, I would scour the web looking for different approaches and techniques from various wood-turners. I made a lot of expensive kindling in my attempt to learn to turn. Although I still
This is a continuation of my other table saw enhancements, Attaching a Sliding Crosscut Table Without Cutting Down the Rails and Attaching an Extra Cast-Iron Extension Wing. The additional cast iron wing that I attached to my table saw moved the wooden extension table another 10″ past the end of my rails. This allows me
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