wouldwurker Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 ....practice on some scrap untill you are familiar with the machine. +1 +2 +3 ...I'd also recommend reading up on domino size/placement/proximity to each-other and edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 +1 +2 +3 ...I'd also recommend reading up on domino size/placement/proximity to each-other and edges. Yep I need to do that as well. Don't want to split any wood or screw up an area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Obviously you don't want to split the wood but, you'll need to decide if you want your aprons set back a bit. I usually set mine back about 1/8". With the domino, working from your reference face, cut the moritses in the aprons first and then adjust the depth of the domino and do the legs. This ensures that all your set backs are uniform all the way around the table. If you want them flush with the legs, then no adjustment to the domino. Edit: Nearly forgot - Have some test pieces available to be sure you get the look you want on the keeper pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrhode04 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 This thread is perfect timing since I am in the later stages of planning to build a table very similar for my grandparents for a surprise to replace their current crappy MDF table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Obviously you don't want to split the wood but, you'll need to decide if you want your aprons set back a bit. I usually set mine back about 1/8". With the domino, working from your reference face, cut the moritses in the aprons first and then adjust the depth of the domino and do the legs. This ensures that all your set backs are uniform all the way around the table. If you want them flush with the legs, then no adjustment to the domino. Edit: Nearly forgot - Have some test pieces available to be sure you get the look you want on the keeper pieces! Ah thanks for that tip. Yep will definitely be hitting up some test strips before I get on the real thing. This thread is perfect timing since I am in the later stages of planning to build a table very similar for my grandparents for a surprise to replace their current crappy MDF table. Cool. Hopefully this build can help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 It's coming along quick. I'm going to enjoy this build. Just out of curiosity...what is in the mustard bottle? Is that your re-purposed glue bottle, or are you making sandwiches on your work table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 It's coming along quick. I'm going to enjoy this build. Just out of curiosity...what is in the mustard bottle? Is that your re-purposed glue bottle, or are you making sandwiches on your work table? Ya it is about to slow down with all the sanding about to have to happen. Haha it is mustard for sandwiches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Boring update. But got in some of the sandpaper I ordered and the hard pad for the sander to help stop me from rolling over edges on accident. Sanders should be here Monday and Wednesday? So I can get started on the boring work haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yep. It is still in the early stages so I will definitely be trying to put it in her head that it's ugly and looks cheap. We shall see how that goes. Some battles are just not worth the casualties haha Often, If you build it right, and say nothing about the construction, it becomes a moot point and missed completely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 Often, If you build it right, and say nothing about the construction, it becomes a moot point and missed completely! I like the way you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I would inset the aprons on the bench and table. Sometimes it's easier to receive forgiveness than it is permission..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I would inset the aprons on the bench and table. Sometimes it's easier to receive forgiveness than it is permission..... Ya after giving it a lot of thought. I think I will be doing that instead of original plan. If she hates it that much I can practice again making a new table haha. Either way a win win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 The top and legs should be salvageable, might be some extra work but that's how it goes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Ya good thing the original was long. Now it's just a couple miter cuts and I'm good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Just showed up!!! Going to get some major sanding done this weekend!! Although the funny thing is that it came with one 80 grit sheet. 120 or 180 would of been nicer for the 150/3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Congrats on the "green koolaid " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Bought the same sander a few months back - great tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I have one on order as well.. Congrats on the new toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Nice! The first of many. (Except a green power drill) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks guys! I am excited Nice! The first of many. (Except a green power drill) What do you mean except green power drill? You don't like their drills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks guys! I am excited What do you mean except green power drill? You don't like their drills? Check the price tags.. Becomes a little hard to justify.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Check the price tags.. Becomes a little hard to justify.. Oooh now i see what yall are saying. Although after digging more into I hear you cannot stop them even at low speeds? That seems like it would be a plus to putting screws in slowly under control. Maybe not? All I know is my dewalt will stop at low speeds if the force is enough. Have not got to play with my makitas yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Although after digging more into I hear you cannot stop them even at low speeds? That seems like it would be a plus to putting screws in slowly under control. Festool drill: A million dollars Harbor Freight screwdriver: 99 cents Not cracking the project you've been working on for two months: priceless If you're needing that much torque on a piece of furniture that a screw is stopping your drill, you're using too much torque and your pilot hole is too small. You should be able to easily turn a screw into hardwood with a little bit of wax. Expensive drills not required. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Festool drill: A million dollars Harbor Freight screwdriver: 99 cents Not cracking the project you've been working on for two months: priceless If you're needing that much torque on a piece of furniture that a screw is stopping your drill, you're using too much torque and your pilot hole is too small. You should be able to easily turn a screw into hardwood with a little bit of wax. Expensive drills not required. Oh gotcha. That makes sense then. So why is that such a big marketing ploy? Just cause they can? Saves lazy people from having to actually use a screw driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Oh gotcha. That makes sense then. So why is that such a big marketing ploy? Just cause they can? Saves lazy people from having to actually use a screw driver? It's actually about ignorance and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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