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Other topics for members => General Woodworking => Topic started by: jimdad07 on February 05, 2017, 10:52:43 AM
Thought I'd post this up here, this is a table I'm working on currently, this one is close to completion. I have three more to build.
https://youtu.be/RjHtojigf4w
https://youtu.be/X3ll-LlWxgY
Enjoyed your videos. What router bit were you using? I have a router bit set for routing bowtie pockets and cutting bowties but it can be used with other designs such as yours. Also, I have a large hickory donut in the carport waiting for me to work on it. It's about 30" diameter and has a wedge shape to it. Depth on the thin side is about 3" and about 6 on the thick side. I'll probably start my sanding with a small belt sander and then progress to an orbiter sander and then a finish sander. Frankly I may spend more time on it than needed since the lady getting it told me plans to put it on her screened porch. But, I want it to look top notch when it's finished.
That's going to look great when you're done with it. I just use a 1/8" strait bit and free hand it. I should make a jig for doing it as it's very easy to make mistakes doing what I'm doing with it. My nice porter cable belt sander needs a rebuild on the lower end so I picked up a cheapo HF belt sander and orbital sander, they actually are working great and built heavier than I thought they'd be. Good luck with your project.
Great videos, thanks for sharing. I picked up one of those harbor freight blue belt sanders a couple years ago and can't kill it. :)
Quote from: 21incher on February 05, 2017, 06:14:03 PM
Great videos, thanks for sharing. I picked up one of those harbor freight blue belt sanders a couple years ago and can't kill it. :)
I hate to shop there sometimes but I just can't afford a Porter Cable right now. That sander might go on a "Cheap tools that work" video if it holds up.
I used carving chisels around the edges to clean up the left over inner bark...I hadn't used these chisels in years and they were rough. I haven't done much woodworking in a long time, still getting back into the swing of it. But here's how I sharpen gouges and carving chisel if you folks are interested:
https://youtu.be/XC8EJKWHxOs
Here's how I did the legs:
https://youtu.be/OymRWKzx6js