Abstract sculptures, my normal focus, created a challenge for a home TV stand. The goal: to add sculptual aspects to this otherwise non-descript piece of furniture. Lots of laminating 1″ cherry…followed by removal of unwanted wood and hoping all individual “boards” would meet as designed. Downward and angled pressure were designed for strength. Finished with 4 coats of Waterlox and a polishing of Rottenstone and oil. Next dining table…stay tuned.
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WoodRiver Wheel Marking Gauge No. 154340W
WoodRiver’s deluxe marking gauge is a good-quality disk-cutting gauge, but lacking the O-ring of the Veritas models, it was a tad fussier to set precisely. Also, the etched markings on the shaft were 1/32 in. off the actual distance between cutter and fence.
The Powermatic smoothed boards excellently. It has a plastic insert that sits shallow of the fence, where thin boards tended to catch when flattening faces. The Powermatic was the only model that uses a knob to adjust the angle of the fence—a nice feature—except that locking it caused the fence to move slightly, which made it tricky to square the fence. But when locked, the fence did not move. The 90° stop was easy to set but wasn’t reliable. The guard was finicky to install and would often not snap back fully after a board passed by.
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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