The arches were made by laminating 1/8 inch thick strips of cherry and cold bent on a form with tolerable spring back.They were attached to the legs with hidden splines. Inlay banding on top with holly, maple stringing on legs and fruitwood band under glass in the rabbit cut.
Design was scratched out on graph paper and changes made on the “fly”. Finish is 10 coats of water soluble Polyacrlyic and final sanding with #1500 sandpaper and butchers wax.
Weight: 6.2 lb. Amps: 7 Variable speed: No Belt alignment: Good Material removal rate: Poor Sanding flatness: Very good Shaping/scribing: Fair Handling on side: Very good Dust collection with hose: N/A
• 1,650 Nails per charge using the included compact 3.0Ah Battery • Up to 3 nails per second with no ramp-up time • 31% lighter than the previous model
Bessey EKH series quick-release trigger-style clamps are simple to use and maintain consistent pressure. Trigger clamps that perform the way you've always wished they would!
With a two-fence, double-ended design, you're able to set two distances on the same gauge. However, the small fences make this tool difficult to hold comfortably and securely against the edge of the work while scribing lines, requiring more focus and effort.
This saw has a similar design to the best overall Makita, but it falls short because of small details that add up. First and foremost are the poor ergonomics. I find vertical handles cumbersome. The bevel lock was frustrating too. The tilt lever was at the back of the saw, meaning the tool can’t sit tight to the wall. There are no bevel detents. It’s the only saw without a flip stop, meaning you have to reset it between cuts. Still, the saw has a compact design, and it’s the most affordable of the bunch. The side extension arms have slick levelers, too.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
Become an UNLIMITED member and get it all: searchable online archive of every issue, how-to videos, Complete Illustrated Guide to Woodworking digital series, print magazine, e-newsletter, and more.
Comments
A really nice table.
The arches and the use of negative space make for a great, eye-catching design.
Nice work!
Log in or create an account to post a comment.
Sign up Log in