Knife changes on this planer were easy enough, except that you need an Allen wrench to open the dust cover and gain access to the knives, and it’s not the same size as the wrench used to loosen the screws that secure the knives. The 2-1/2-in.-dia. dust port can be reversed for use on either side of the machine. Two material rollers on top of the machine aid with transferring stock from the outfeed side back to the infeed side. Finally, there is no gauge that indicates how much material you’re about to remove, a convenience that three other planers also lack.
Whiteside 9500 Solid Brass Router Inlay Router Bit Set
Set includes solid carbide down-cut spiral bit (for chip-free cutting), quick-change bushing, template guide and complete instructions. Fits Porter-Cable, Black & Decker and any router with a Porter-Cable bushing adapter.
Regardless of the board’s grain, this jointer produced excellent results. Its fence was totally flat, worked smoothly, and locked well, staying in place even after jointing multiple edges. Getting the fence to 90° was very easy, but the 90° stop was a little tricky to set and the fence did not go back to square when using it. For those who would use it, there is also a digital depth-of-cut scale.
The DeWalt 735X produced two faces perfectly parallel to one another, with surfaces far superior to what the other machines produced, thanks to its two feed speeds. At high speed, the planer works fast and leaves a smooth surface. But the slower, finish speed produces an almost glass-smooth surface. Knife changes are easy, with spacious access to the cutterhead from the top and a gib screw wrench that doubles as a magnetic lift to remove the knives. The 735X also has great dust collection, thanks to an internal blower that helps evacuate chips. The port has a 2-1/2-in.-dia. opening, but has a built-in adapter for 4-in.-dia. hoses. My only complaint is the location of the dust port. It’s on the outfeed side of the machine, and exits straight back. If you don’t pull the hose to the side, it interferes with material as it leaves the machine. The top is large and flat, so it’s a great place to set material in between passes through the machine.
The bookcase is made of solid cherry and 3/4" cherry plywood. It has three open upper sections with adjustable shelves and three cabinets below. Each section is framed and separated by pilasters -- fluted in the upper section and paneled in the lower.
The wet bar is designed to compliment the built-in bookcase. It has granite counter top and tile back splash. It accommodates a microwave and beverage refrigerator. There is under counter lighting and interior lighting for the upper cabinet which has adjustable glass shelves.
The cabinets in both the bookcase and bar are made of melamine for easy cleaning. The adjustable shelves are edged in solid cherry. The raised panel, overlay doors are mounted with euro hinges.
The lower pilasters are paneled with custom moldings made with a router. The upper pilasters were fluted with on a router table. The overlay doors are raised panel.
The fluted pilasters and wrapped two-piece cherry crown molding provide architectural interest.
ohwoodeye, I got a really good deal on all the cherry from a friend. I figure that since the labor was free (just my time), I could afford to splurge on the material.
I sanded all the parts befor final assembly with 100, then 150, then 200 grit sand paper. Because everything is Cherry, there were some burn marks that needed a great deal of attention.
I used Sherwin Williams "Classic Cherry" Wood Clasics Oil Stain. I finished with multiple coats of Sherwin Williams Waterborne Polyurethane Varnish -- Clear Satin. I very lightly sanded with 220 grit paper between coats being carfull to not sand away the finish on the sharp edges (and there are a lot of them). I like the 'clearness' of the water based finish but it does raise the grain and therefore, requires sanding, especially after the first coat.
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…
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Very, very nice. Looks expensive. Cha-Ching!
ohwoodeye, I got a really good deal on all the cherry from a friend. I figure that since the labor was free (just my time), I could afford to splurge on the material.
Vondy
Vondy,
Nice job on the bookcase. Can you provide details on the finish you used?
Thanks.
kscap, Thanks for the question.
I sanded all the parts befor final assembly with 100, then 150, then 200 grit sand paper. Because everything is Cherry, there were some burn marks that needed a great deal of attention.
I used Sherwin Williams "Classic Cherry" Wood Clasics Oil Stain. I finished with multiple coats of Sherwin Williams Waterborne Polyurethane Varnish -- Clear Satin. I very lightly sanded with 220 grit paper between coats being carfull to not sand away the finish on the sharp edges (and there are a lot of them). I like the 'clearness' of the water based finish but it does raise the grain and therefore, requires sanding, especially after the first coat.
Vondy
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