Popular Post pkinneb Posted November 17, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 My plan was to make my wife a sculpted rocker for xmas but she decided bar stools for the kitchen counter were a higher priority so here goes...can I get them done by xmas well that we will have to see LOL First up was to get some lumber. Our kitchen has Hickory cabinets and flooring but since hickory is a pain to work with and I couldn't find any 8/4 stock around here I decided to go with Maple. Should be more than enough for this project and a couple more... Next up was to transfer all the info onto the templates themselves so I didn't lose it after cutting them out...not sure why this wasn't done in the first place but... I glued these to some fiberboard and then cut them out on the bandsaw. Next up was prepping the seat blanks Then lay out the seats and cut the joinery. The plans I'm using call for a flat seat unlike the rocker so I made a high fence to cut the joinery using stop blocks to get repeatable results Next up was cutting the Maloof joinery My sculpting tools, I used my $50 rebate to get the RAS 115 Then I set up outside and went at it using a Triton SuperJaws with a platform I built from 4x4 and 3/4 BB. This worked very well I was impressed with the SuperJaws I had seen Matt Cremona using them on his video's and thought for $140 worth a shot. This makes such a mess I knew I did not want to do it in the shop. Ran out of sunlight before I could finish so I will have to finish this and the other two on Saturday. I was pretty much right on the mess... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I'm digging this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Awesome. Will the seats have low-backs on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 By a flat seat, do you mean not Coopered? What's the deal with the ras15? I'm not familiar with that green thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Nice work so far ! Those templates look like they are from Paul Leminski. Did you order from my fellow Canadian? 26 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: What's the deal with the ras15? I'm not familiar with that green thing. An amazing sander/grinder hybrid. Used more by carpenter than furniture makers but it should do a nice job with the sculpting. I have one and love it. Ive never used it in my shop but will be on my next sculpted pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 1 hour ago, TIODS said: I'm digging this! Thanks! 1 hour ago, Llama said: I like it! Thanks! should be fun not something I have done before 1 hour ago, JosephThomas said: Awesome. Will the seats have low-backs on them? Yes sir low backs no arms. Depending how this goes I may try a different sculpted design with arms in the future for our basement bar. For my first go around the armless version should make things much simpler. 1 hour ago, Brendon_t said: By a flat seat, do you mean not Coopered? What's the deal with the ras15? I'm not familiar with that green thing. Correct not coopered. What Shaneymack said. Using the RAS 115 with 24g sandpaper, CT26, my central dust collection, and air cleaners should allow me to do light sculpting/sanding in my shop with less of a mess then a grinder. 1 hour ago, shaneymack said: Nice work so far ! Those templates look like they are from Paul Leminski. Did you order from my fellow Canadian? I did 47 minutes ago, bleedinblue said: Awesome! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 8 minutes ago, pkinneb said: I did I have his rocker plans and recently bought the Maloof chaise lounge templates. I want to build the chaise lounge eventually but wanted a few more sculpted pieces under my belt before i tackle that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 Looking forward to following this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted November 22, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 11/16/2016 at 8:59 PM, shaneymack said: I have his rocker plans and recently bought the Maloof chaise lounge templates. I want to build the chaise lounge eventually but wanted a few more sculpted pieces under my belt before i tackle that thing. I don't remember seeing the lounge I'll have to go check it out. On 11/16/2016 at 9:02 PM, Bart said: Looking forward to following this! Thanks Bart! Well the weather finally worked out so I was able to get the grinding done on all three seats today. I still need to roll the front edges both top and bottom but I can do that in the shop with 24G sandpaper and dust collection. Then a fair amount of sanding. Trying to take the week off so hopefully I can get the legs done this week as well. Did I mention what a mess this makes LOL Lessons learned regarding power sculpting tools... If I had to do it again I would go with the Festool RAS115 with 24 grit sandpaper and the Fein corded grinder with the Kutzull Extreme Carving Disc - Medium. These tools both feel good in the hand and have less vibration then the Dewalt grinder. After doing this for several hours I would never use a grinder without a switch, the paddle on my Dewalt really dug into my finger after a while which is why I ordered the Fein (on sale at Klingspor $100). I also purchased a Kutzall original coarse wheel but I felt this wheel was to aggressive and caused a lot of vibration. I also was not at all impressed with the Makita cordless grinder it just went through batteries way to quick like a couple of minutes quick. This surprised me because I have several other cordless tools from them and have always been impressed. Bottom line I currently have a a Makita cordless grinder (tool only), Dewalt grinder and kutzall original course wheel for sale if anybody is interested 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Dang! you guys got a lot of snow. I'm so glad that storm missed me we didn't even see flakes in the air. Thanks for the information on shaping tools. With in the next year i will be making dining room tables and would love to do shaped/sculpted seats so I'll remember this. Did the RAS catch 50% of the dust 75% 25%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, Chestnut said: Dang! you guys got a lot of snow. I'm so glad that storm missed me we didn't even see flakes in the air. Thanks for the information on shaping tools. With in the next year i will be making dining room tables and would love to do shaped/sculpted seats so I'll remember this. Did the RAS catch 50% of the dust 75% 25%? Yeah we have another 5-8" forecast for tomorrow so I was glad to have a nice sunny day to get this step of the seats done. I will let you know. So far I have not used it with dust collection since I was outside. From what I have seen in video's it will still sling it pretty good but will catch the fine dust, we shall see. Having said that even without dust collection I would get this it is much more forgiving than the grinder and cuts very well. I still think the grinding wheel for roughing out is good but them switch to this and finish up with regular sander. I also really liked the soft pad Festool sells for their sanders works great on the seat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 55 minutes ago, pkinneb said: I don't remember seeing the lounge I'll have to go check it out. I had emailed Paul and he informed me he had the templates but no instructions. He added the templates to the site the next day. My plan is to do the two bubinga sculpted lowbacks that I have in queue and then possibly tackling the chaise lounge. 29 minutes ago, pkinneb said: I also really liked the soft pad Festool sells for their sanders works great on the seat. Are you referring to the interface pad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 10 minutes ago, shaneymack said: Are you referring to the interface pad? Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Yep Yeah its awesome. I used it for the seat also. I was so excited I made a video and put it on YouTube. Lol Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted June 10, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Wow I can't believe its been over six months since I posted to this...anyway between holidays, tax season, vacations, and a new table saw things got away from me. After rough cutting the legs I used my big daddy bit and leg template to trim them up. Next I through a quick jig together to cut the top and bottom joints 90 degrees from what would be the floor as well as the tops of the front legs to 3" Stack of front legs Starting to cut the Maloof joints... I think i need to raise the round over bit just a hair what do you all think? Next up complete the Maloof joints then use a round over bit on most of the parts to cut down on shaping once glued up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I missed this last year. Cool project. I thought I saw two table saws in this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 You're a patient guy. After six months of inattention, any project would have to be almost done or it would have been cannibalized or burned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Looking great! Can't wait to see more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Looking good ! I would definitely try raising the bit a hair to tighten that up as long as that is your test piece. If it an actual leg im not sure id take risk and id do the adjusting by hand. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 1 hour ago, shaneymack said: Looking good ! I would definitely try raising the bit a hair to tighten that up as long as that is your test piece. If it an actual leg im not sure id take risk and id do the adjusting by hand. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk That's what I'm thinking, thanks! That is the actual leg but I also have a test piece so I'll use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I am really enjoying this thread. Thanks for taking us all along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 These will be cool. I'm gonna need barstools eventually too and doing them Maloof style interests me. Do you have an image of what the finished stools will look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 There supposed to look something like this we shall see 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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