This is my first project post on FWW. Most certinly not up to what the other members create. But hey, I am in the beginning phase and liked these more than the various benches and cabinets I’ve made. I made the top out of 3/4 Red Oak Ply and rounded the edges while leaving them exposed. I was drawn to the natural look of the edges and really worked them to get them really even and smooth looking and feeling. The cases are made out of recycled boards from former living room furniture with a light touch of stain to off set the top and the pulls. THe drawer fronts received two coats of stain while the case got one and I think the top ended up around five. The legs for all peices are Oak1.5″ stock with beveled edges and two coats of stain.
2 x BP 18 Li 4,0 HPC-ASI battery pack; rapid charger TCL 6; CENTROTEC BH 60 CE Imp magnetic bit holder; CENTROTEC Chuck; AN-XS right-angle adapter; FastFix keyless chuck 3/8“ (10 mm); BKS SYS3 D5 PZ TX 100 CE bit cassette; bit PH 2; Belt clip; Systainer SYS3 DF M 187
The Rikon’s power and capacity are comparable to the other smaller models, but a few issues held it back. Because the chip bag hangs a bit loosely on the canister, it tends to slip off during changes. On the plus side, it’s the only small collector with a 5-in.-dia. intake, so if you discard the Y-junction with the 4-in. ports, and run a 5-in. hose closer to your machines, you’ll add efficiency.
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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