HowardPeson

Sounds like it works. That's what is important. I too have built shelves and cabinets from left over materials. I call it making the most of what you have. Nice job.

Congratulations!!! I built a shop about that size and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine.

Information about this process is already out there. One way of looking at editorial responsibility is to help woodworkers make informed choices. The responsible approach may be to explain the potential hazards and sound things to do to minimize the risks and be clear about the remaining risks. The one thing that gives me pause is the side forces on the blade. I for one have an under powered table saw and tend to use thin kerf blades a lot. What are the implications of that. The other issue is the potential for accelerated wear on bearings and potential to altering the alignment of the blade over long term use. Something for saw manufacturers to weigh in on. The idea of using this technique for doing a few tenons makes sense to me. Doing a large number of tenons with this technique would involve more risk as well as making the wrist and fingers tired which leads to mistakes.

That's a bookcase any niece would be proud of. The marquetry cartoon characters will make anyone smile . Great work!

What I get from the college students I work with is that there is a real hunger for this type of learning. The opportunities that you provide students is rare and extremely valuable. Thanks.

What a cool idea! Looks great and quite functional. Lots of baby boomers may be interested.

I have struggled with the band say, especially with resawing. I can use the help.

That is amazing work!! Lots of questions about how you did that. It' fantastic!

There is nothing like simple elegance. Great Job.

Nice job! There is something really gratifying about making something from something like firewood.

I started out like that too. What kind of woodworking do you do?

Absolutely beautiful. Beautiful wood well used.

Nice work! I like the clever choice of tulip wood to go with the Christmas theme. The cut image is interesting. It is not quite marquetry nor intarsia yet very effective. Thanks for sharing this.

Overcoming the challenge that this joint presents is outstanding and well done.

Way to go! There is nothing like inspiration that says "don't let not having all of the tools limit what you can do".

The proportions on this really pleasing. Isn't it fun to make someone you love and get to make what you want to make too?

Very cool. Looks terrific. How long did that take?

Stunning! I think you accomplished what you set out to do.

This is a beautiful table. I really like the rounded and curved lines and the walnut contrast in the vertical section of the legs. Elegant!

This sounds very interesting. Can you explain a little more about how much offset. Are there different holes in the dove tail bottom? How is the adjustment made?

What a beautiful example of beautiful wood used well.

Absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on a job well done!

Absolutely beautiful work! You should be really proud.

Fantastic job!! You should be very proud.

I like the simplicity of the jig. The clamp location makes me uncomfortable too. Another alternative is to make the stop block a little wider and cut a slot slightly wider than the clap bar and diagonally downward at about 45 degrees. Make the slot deep enough so that the clamp engages the work piece well. Then the clamp that holds the work piece and is back from the blade.

Way to go! I really appreciate your insight.

I admire your eye and imagination to see the potential in what would be commonly seen as junk. The history of the materials make the piece real and renewed family meaning. I have done similar by including special family wood incorporated into silverware boxes for wedding gifts for my children and nieces and nephews. It gives me great satisfaction as your project must have done for you. Congratulations!

Terrific work! I share your deep sense of satisfaction associated with using discarded wood to make some thing useful and beautiful.

Howard