Side Table: Exercise in Veneering


wnaziri

Recommended Posts

9 hours ago, Chet K said:

are you using a beer proof finish on the table.

I think I will be whipping out my HVLP for its maiden voyage with some pre-cat dynamite proof lacquer. :rolleyes:

2 hours ago, Alan G said:

How thick are the overlay pieces at the base of the legs?

The overlay is 1/8" so far.  The top will have commercial veneer.

 

47 minutes ago, shaneymack said:

Do you have a vacuum setup?

I do not.  I have been considering one for a while.  I may end up buying one.  The top is 16 X 16 and I may be able to get away just using clamps. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I do not.  I have been considering one for a while.  I may end up buying one.  The top is 16 X 16 and I may be able to get away just using clamps. 

You may be able to "get away just using clamps" but how boring is that ! With a crazy shop and tools like you have you HAVE to get a vac setup :)

Have a look at the vacupress systems. You know you want one...

Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

7 minutes ago, shaneymack said:

You may be able to "get away just using clamps" but how boring is that ! With a crazy shop and tools like you have you HAVE to get a vac setup :)

Have a look at the vacupress systems. You know you want one...

Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

Agreed!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

8 minutes ago, Ronn W said:

Can you show more details on the leg banding.

Unfortunately, I did not take any pics of interim steps.  However, I cut a 1/8" kerf in each leg on all sides (before I tapered the legs) and then filled with mahogany that I cut 1/8' thick.  I glued two opposing sides at a time which allowed me to clamp them. The corners are not mitered.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

@shaneymack I WILL be getting a vacuum but I need to pace myself.  Plus, stop encouraging me.  Do you know how much you have cost me already with all my Festool crap (Domino XL, track saw, 3 sanders, routers, etc)?

Just to show you that I am not afraid of making my tools just purrrfect, this is what I did this Christmas:

IMG_4076.jpg

I hate using sleds on my table saw.  So, after looking at my options, I decided to go with a SawStop sliding table.  It is amazing.  By the way, I blame @wdwerker for this one.

Haha! Just here to help, Wade ! ;)

When i move to or build a bigger shop I will probably add that sliding table as well. How do you like it?

Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

12 minutes ago, shaneymack said:

When i move to or build a bigger shop I will probably add that sliding table as well. How do you like it?

The reason I chose the SawStop was its compact size and how well its built.  It really does not take much space so, don't wait.

How do I like it?  I LOVE it.  It really makes X-cutting so simple and efficient.  Making the table base took so little time.  It does not have stops for 0 and 45, so you have to make sure you get it locked in place before you push your piece through.  The first cut I made was off and when I looked at the gauge, it was not at 0 degrees.  By pushing it, I had changed the angle.  Now, I tighten it well and no further issues.  I highly recommend it.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The reason I chose the SawStop was its compact size and how well its built.  It really does not take much space so, don't wait.

How do I like it?  I LOVE it.  It really makes X-cutting so simple and efficient.  Making the table base took so little time.  It does not have stops for 0 and 45, so you have to make sure you get it locked in place before you push your piece through.  The first cut I made was off and when I looked at the gauge, it was not at 0 degrees.  By pushing it, I had changed the angle.  Now, I tighten it well and no further issues.  I highly recommend it.  

Good to know. I think that is the only downside to it, no stops. I can't understand why they would not put atleast a stop at 90°. Is it not a pain in the butt to have to have to double check your 90° everytime after using it at a different angle?

Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, shaneymack said:

Is it not a pain in the butt to have to have to double check your 90° everytime after using it at a different angle?

I do wish they had the two stops.  However, checking 90 takes about 4.3 seconds.  The good thing is that I will rarely be cutting something other than 90.  For me it was trade off and I really, really liked the build quality of the SawStop product.  It is so solid.  I thought it was good match for my saw.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Really excited about putting this baby to work this weekend.  You might be seeing lots more veneer pieces form me.  It looks my next purchase will be a nice scroll saw.  Suggestions?

Wade, is that the vacupress industrial 10 cfm??? If it is, I'm drooling.

Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Who's Online   4 Members, 0 Anonymous, 33 Guests (See full list)

  • Forum Statistics

    31.2k
    Total Topics
    421.8k
    Total Posts
  • Member Statistics

    23,759
    Total Members
    3,644
    Most Online
    R Parekh
    Newest Member
    R Parekh
    Joined