I made this hard maple dresser/mirror to accompany the king size bed that is also featured in this gallery. The finish is also a water based polyurathane like the bed. I finished the drawers with three thin coats of shellac sanding between. The drawers came out smooth as silk and I buffed out the exterior finish with sure buff pads on a random orbital sander and automotive polishing compound. I then buffed it out the same way with furniture wax and I was quite pleased with the glass like finish. It came out flawless.
- Small-size tool for checking or setting 90 degree angles - 4" double square, adjustable - Working surfaces ground to a demanding +/- .00001" - Rules are marked with 1/64", 1/32", 1/16", and 1/8" graduations
The Delta was another model that you can locate close to a wall. It employs dual articulating arms that save space while yielding good, wide cuts provided you use good technique. The saw is tied for the second-shortest overall footprint. The Delta’s ergonomics were a treat too. Thanks to convenient placement and ease of use, the locks for the miter and bevel stops were superb. Its LED results in a nice, accurate shadow. The dust collection was just slightly lower than the Makita’s, but still quality for a miter saw.
My favorite glue bottle is a ketchup dispenser. Inexpensive and you can cut the tip to customize glue distribution. If you always put the cap back on, it never clogs.
These are the four corners I rabbited/dadoed to accept the face frame, side panels, and back, leaving no gaps to hide with trim which gave me the clean look that I was looking for.
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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awesome stuff
Great work done
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Amazing Creativity.
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