Office built in made with Birch Plywood and Poplar trim. Centerpiece of Wife’s Den. All hand made, no prefab modules. Drawers dovetailed birch sides. Painted White
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Metabo HPT C12RSH2 Miter Saw
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.
These clamps can handle glue-ups between 10 in. and 36 in. wide, and boards up to 3 in. thick. Sliding feet attach to the lower bars with magnets, letting you position them quickly for stability on any surface. The spring-loaded jaws adjust easily, dropping into notches along the bars. And the powerful clamp handles clear the benchtop.
One of the things I am doing with Sketchup is laying out a built in office for myself. I tend to be boxy and functional, so seeing this work helps me picture ideas for a bit of "style" if you will. Mine will be painted white as well, and your work shows white can be elegant as well.
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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One of the things I am doing with Sketchup is laying out a built in office for myself. I tend to be boxy and functional, so seeing this work helps me picture ideas for a bit of "style" if you will. Mine will be painted white as well, and your work shows white can be elegant as well.
Nice work! And excellent use of space.
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