RichardA Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I saw that and thought.. Smart! Getting it away from that narrow space to the left of the saw. I don't think anyone plans to use it in that position. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted March 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 LOL, you even have a micro car! The wife had one, a 2009, it would have been cheaper to buy a boat and sink it. Very glad to see it go. Luckily the Mini is my Girlfriend's car. i just let her park in the garage when I am busy with project and we cannot both park in the garage. I do drive a micro car though... Golf GTI Am I the only one that looked at that miter gauge on the SawStop, and thought that "Someone's going to have a bad day"? SawDustB wins! When I posted the picture I was sure I was going to get grief for the miter gauge! RichardA is on point. I have to move it out of the way so I can move around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I am excited! I was browsing Craigslist and stumbled across a Powermatic PM54HH 6" jointer. I was starting to think about purchasing a jointer even though I have limited space and well it appears the stars have aligned. I am picking up the jointer from a retailer down south in Auburn, WA called Equipment Sales and Surplus. This jointer is brand new but has a small dent on the base from shipping. Now it is considered a surplus. I obviously will be bringing my straight-edge to confirm the cast iron is true. I will post pictures, but now I have to decided if I would rather build a mobile base or buy one. My shop projects keep getting in the way of my furniture projects. . . Pictures to be posted! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 13 hours ago, Derek_PNW said: I am excited! I was browsing Craigslist and stumbled across a Powermatic PM54HH 6" jointer. I was starting to think about purchasing a jointer even though I have limited space and well it appears the stars have aligned. I am picking up the jointer from a retailer down south in Auburn, WA called Equipment Sales and Surplus. This jointer is brand new but has a small dent on the base from shipping. Now it is considered a surplus. I obviously will be bringing my straight-edge to confirm the cast iron is true. I will post pictures, but now I have to decided if I would rather build a mobile base or buy one. My shop projects keep getting in the way of my furniture projects. . . Pictures to be posted! Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Spent the day in the shop organizing, tuning up my machines, sorting cutoffs, and milling the herringbone pieces for the walnut topped coffee table/ottoman. Having the Powermatic 54HH in the arsenal is awesome. Much more efficient than a sled for the planer... I will reserve the sled for the widest of boards I refuse to cut, joint, and glue back up. Here is a barrage of pictures that sums up my day. The Three Amigos and Maid (dust collector): The newest member. Mass milling, resawing, and planning: A well tuned saw. Planning..... planning... planning: Nailed it. I stacked it for airflow but honestly don't know if that matters. Oh yeah... overfilled the barrel as well. Interesting enough this popped the surge protector on the iVac... kind of like a dust sentry... however I would prefer not to pop it every time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice jointer. I'm jealous! Soooooooo, you think you could teach how to use that thing? I'm starting a Roubo in May. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Nice jointer. I'm jealous! Soooooooo, you think you could teach how to use that thing? I'm starting a Roubo in May. Of course. We can run it through it's paces on all the lumber for the Roubo. Seriously, when you're ready, PM or text me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 16 minutes ago, Derek_PNW said: Of course. We can run it through it's paces on all the lumber for the Roubo. Seriously, when you're ready, PM or text me! Awesome. Thank you. This will save me a lot of time and back breaking work. Was contemplating milling it all by hand. Or renting some time in Snohomish. I will contact you when I get ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Cleaned up and put fresh wax on the table saw in preparation for today's work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Nice Jointer and Saw Stop. Wish they were mine. Your right about keeping tools waxed for shore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 My SawStop used to look just like that one. Not so much now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Derek_PNW Posted March 28, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Made some great progress on the coffee table's base this weekend. The frame went together well (first time not using any screws!). It was purgatory though when it came to chamfering all the herringbone pieces.... here are a few pictures. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Lookin Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 In hindsight... I am wishing I made the herringbone pattern before I glued up the base... I could have laid it out. Set my table saw to 1/4" depth of cut and my fence to 1/2" and slice off all of the ends. Then simply slide the ends into the dados and assemble. Now I am left with cutting these small damn parts. I am going to cut my finger off with my table saw or hand saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Going to be hard to cut your finger off with that saw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Derek_PNW Posted March 31, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Done with both sides! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Derek_PNW Posted April 1, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 My pup and I headed out to Edensaw to pick up about 40 BF of 8/4 Superior Black Walnut shorts (6' each) this morning. Will be using some of it for a coffee table top. Assuming superior is FAS? I am not sure. . . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Derek_PNW said: My pup and I headed out to Edensaw to pick up about 40 BF of 8/4 Superior Black Walnut shorts (6' each) this morning. Will be using some of it for a coffee table top. Assuming superior is FAS? I am not sure. . . Is Edensaw worth the drive and ferry ride? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just Bob Posted April 1, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 47 minutes ago, MattF said: Is Edensaw worth the drive and ferry ride? Yes. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 The 8/4 Superior Walnut 6' was only $6.70/BF... Compared to Crosscut at like $11/BF no matter the size needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedhardwoods Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Derek_PNW said: Assuming superior is FAS? Superior could mean anything. Lots of companies use various words to describe their lumber. Even the term "FAS" doesn't necessarily mean good lumber. I ordered a truckload of FAS red oak from a sawmill one time. What showed up was about 70% 1 common and 20% 2 common. I sent it back after going through a couple bundles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 On 4/1/2017 at 4:57 PM, freedhardwoods said: Superior could mean anything. Lots of companies use various words to describe their lumber. Even the term "FAS" doesn't necessarily mean good lumber. I ordered a truckload of FAS red oak from a sawmill one time. What showed up was about 70% 1 common and 20% 2 common. I sent it back after going through a couple bundles. Wow! That is extremely disappointing and frustrating! I believe this to not be the case with my lumber. After seeing your post I ran down to the shop and jointed the faces to see what I am dealing with under the rough sawmill marks. The boards look clear with no sap wood and only a view knots which I can cut around. I just don't know what hidden stresses are in the lumber, however Edensaw is a hardwood dealer with a great reputation up here in the PNW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Derek_PNW Posted April 9, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Here is a recap from the last couple of days. . . Be sure to scroll down since there will be text, pictures, text .... and so on. I was down in Portland for business and visited Goby Walnut, which is a place which salvaged Oregon Black Walnut trees. Tons of awesome slabs and lumber! Unfortunately I was flying back to Seattle... Also, while I was in a state with no sales tax and being frustrated by my DeWalt tools, I decided to finally purchase a couple Festool tools. Specifically the Carvex and OF1400. I have used both and of course satisfied with the feel and precision. Looking to save up for a Rotex. On the fence about the CT since I have a newer ridgid shop-vac and don't really want two of them floating around. I know the CT has a lot of advantages though. Finally, a few pictures of the milling process for the black walnut coffee table top. This is not the final dimensions since I want them to sit for awhile and I need to fill a few voids with epoxy. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Nice journey! Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aknotsdeath Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Nice shop! Better car I loved my Mini Cooper convertible. Have you ran into many moisture issues in your garage? Or is it decently sealed? And that looks like a fun trip to Portland. I might need to visit that place next time I'm down there. I love the look of black walnut. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Nice shop! Better car I loved my Mini Cooper convertible. Have you ran into many moisture issues in your garage? Or is it decently sealed? And that looks like a fun trip to Portland. I might need to visit that place next time I'm down there. I love the look of black walnut. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk And I might as well tell you my shop is 23'x23' But I have to share with appliances and a mini van. It's a hard life... Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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