scootsp8

Stupify = verb or adjective meaning jaw-dropping

These rules should be etched into the bed of every table saw. I broke about three of them when I ran my thumb through the blade of my table saw 10 years ago. The table saw can be one's best friend or worst enemy. Memorize and follow the rules. It will get less blood on your workpiece.

"Grooooving . . . On a Sunday Afternoon"

My brain falls asleep at somewhere between 2:30 and 3:00 pm every day ... no kidding. I have had five accidents in the shop, all between 3:00 and 3:30.

The last 'accident' was my tablesaw accident. I was learning to cut tenons and needed to turn the saw off to adjust the fence for "one last cut" of the day. I turned the saw off then reached across the table to unclamp a fence without being aware that the blade had not run down and dragged my thumb, vertically through the blade. Needless to say, I have since learned several safer ways to make tenons and now respect my tool shutoff time of 2:00 pm.

Phew!!!

John Speight

Scootersdad2@verizon.net

Speechless!

MBerger,
Tim Commented that the smooth shaping would be quite difficult...I was simply trying to give him ideas on that. I found the shaping to be incredible fun, as that is where the creativity starts.

Nice try Tim ... but ... have you ever come across an actual Maloof rocker???? Your front legs are much too proud of the seat and theose joints should sit 3/4 inches into the seat.
The screws (which are not necessary if the joinery is good) should be left to the very last in order to allow for shaping of the parts. Also, the end user will find this seat somewhat painful, as the hard edge should be on the bottom of the front edge of the seat, not the top, which should be well rounded for the user's comfort. Rout over the top side edges of the seat with a 3/4 roundover bit. Do the same for both sides, top and bottom of the legs and back legs, top to bottom. Take more meat off the armrests as they are too klunky. Then, using an angle grinder, die grinder, and sander, grind and then sand the piece for about 100 hours. THEN put the screws into the joints, if you so desire. Good luck and best wishes.