Started construction of the cross cut sled for my tablesaw last week. I'm generally following the plans as shown in the current issue of Shop Notes. I'm using 1/2" & 3/4" MDF instead of the plywood that the author of the article used. From all I've read MDF is very stable and won't warp like plywood does.
I picked up an Incra miter track from the Rockler store for the slide. It has a good fit in the track and when installed following their directions it is adjustable from the top of the sled thus insuring a method to keep the sled in square with the blade.
So far I've cut the base out and installed the rear fence which is the most critical aspect. I have taken some pictures but have off loaded them from the camera yet.
Today I will work on installing the front fence and other components before I have to go to work at 4:00 pm
Monday, June 30, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Dispatch #14 Den Remodel Project - Update
Haven't gotten to work much lately on the project. Tasks accomplished since last post have been continued installation of the trim such as floor to tile transition pieces for the foyer and hall way doors. Also got the last piece of the Hardibacker board installed around the fireplace and grouted in the joints with the thinset mortar. Ready to start installing the marble tile later this evening.
I have been working on tuning my tablesaw even more. I worked on getting the blade aligned this past Monday evening and have now gotten it so that there is only .002 difference between the front and back alignment. As we used to say at TVA "That's close enough for government work". It amazing though how much better it cuts getting it dialed in.
We attended the BF Avery Antique Tractor Show (B.F. Avery) this past weekend in Edinbough, IN. While we were there we went on into Indianapolis and visited the Rockler Woodworking Store. I spent about an hour going through and touching and admiring everything. They managed to get a a nice chunk of change from me for a few things I just couldn't live with out.
I picked up a couple of items that I'll need to build my cross cut sled for the table saw. I'm ready to start on that very soon. After I get it completed, then I will start on my assembly table. It sure is going to be nice to have a dead flat table to work off of. My biggest challenge will be to keep the clutter off of it like what inhabits my two workbenches. Gotta work on getting them cleaned of also. More latter.
I have been working on tuning my tablesaw even more. I worked on getting the blade aligned this past Monday evening and have now gotten it so that there is only .002 difference between the front and back alignment. As we used to say at TVA "That's close enough for government work". It amazing though how much better it cuts getting it dialed in.
We attended the BF Avery Antique Tractor Show (B.F. Avery) this past weekend in Edinbough, IN. While we were there we went on into Indianapolis and visited the Rockler Woodworking Store. I spent about an hour going through and touching and admiring everything. They managed to get a a nice chunk of change from me for a few things I just couldn't live with out.
I picked up a couple of items that I'll need to build my cross cut sled for the table saw. I'm ready to start on that very soon. After I get it completed, then I will start on my assembly table. It sure is going to be nice to have a dead flat table to work off of. My biggest challenge will be to keep the clutter off of it like what inhabits my two workbenches. Gotta work on getting them cleaned of also. More latter.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Dispatch #13 Den Remodel Project - Update
Things have really progressed the last few days. We have moved all of the furniture back into the den and Debra has been busy cleaning and putting her decorations back in place. My son and his girlfriend came over from Southaven, MS this week and while he was here we moved the mantle back into place. I got that installed and glued the last pieces of the Hardibacker board on the edges of the brick. After we get back from the Avery Tractor Show on the 23rd I finishing installing the tile surround for the fireplace. Then all will be left is to caulk it in good and touch up the paint.
Still have a few items on my punch list such as reinstall the doorbell. Have a temporary one in place now so it's not critical.
I did manage to spend nearly a whole day cleaning on my workshop. Damn what a mess, sawdust was everywhere. There was crap piled on every flat surface and was one hell of a mess. I made a major dent in it but still need to spend lots more time straighten up. Things will be better when I can get time now to build some shop cabinets and my assembly table. The assembly table will have a drawers and a coupe of storage sections that will help tremendously. Here is what the assembly table will look like. Assembly Table
While I was cleaning I collected a few items to sell on Craigslist. I listed my old Sears Router and Table, the 14.4 volt Ryobi set, and the molding head cutter for the Radial Arm Saw I no longer have. Sold the Router and table today, so I'm off to a good start. Still have a few more items to list.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get some more pictures taken and uploaded.
Still have a few items on my punch list such as reinstall the doorbell. Have a temporary one in place now so it's not critical.
I did manage to spend nearly a whole day cleaning on my workshop. Damn what a mess, sawdust was everywhere. There was crap piled on every flat surface and was one hell of a mess. I made a major dent in it but still need to spend lots more time straighten up. Things will be better when I can get time now to build some shop cabinets and my assembly table. The assembly table will have a drawers and a coupe of storage sections that will help tremendously. Here is what the assembly table will look like. Assembly Table
While I was cleaning I collected a few items to sell on Craigslist. I listed my old Sears Router and Table, the 14.4 volt Ryobi set, and the molding head cutter for the Radial Arm Saw I no longer have. Sold the Router and table today, so I'm off to a good start. Still have a few more items to list.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll get some more pictures taken and uploaded.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Dispatch #12 Den Remodel Project - Update
Since the last update things have progressed nicely. The laminate flooring
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has been installed, all baseboards, door & window casing has been installed. All the trim has been caulked and touched up with paint. I installed the wooden transition strips between the den and kitchen flooring.
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has been installed, all baseboards, door & window casing has been installed. All the trim has been caulked and touched up with paint. I installed the wooden transition strips between the den and kitchen flooring.
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