Woodenskye (Bryan)

Kev, the table turned out great. Really liking your videos with the voiceover.

Every time Dick comes over he’s costing you a lot of money in tools needed, may need to start limiting his shop access! 😂😂

Looks Great!

Looks a lot more consistent throughout, the only 1 that still looks rather small is the shaping the top section. Maybe the picture could be reduced slightly. The other thought would be to make an appendix. Above, Below or Next to the picture you could put something like see Appendix Section 1 and have all the details spelled out. This would probably help with seeing the dimensions, cause you could enlarge image slightly.

Just went through the PDF and thought it was well done. To the point, but gives good detail. The only comment I have and I realize the amount of writing dictates, but the different size fonts messes with my anal nature.

I think the need for a description is based somewhat on a level of experience. When first starting, I preferred more details, but as I gained experience I found that I didn’t need as much. I will go back to what I was always taught when writing something. Always write as if your audience knows nothing, provide detail, but not so much that you overwhelm or confuse. Basically what you write can the person figure out the step, and/or did you provide the roadmap if they wanted to research on their own.

Have you thought about buying a second shop cart, add a cabinet and maybe some tool holders. When turning it may still be a cluttered mess, but it wouldn’t tie up your other cart, probably easy to move. Only negative is it may take up valuable space when not in use.

I don’t really think they are too long, I think the top part could use a little diet, or maybe some shaping.

I like a gentle curve at the front of a desk and think on a standing desk would be more comfortable when standing not bumping into a hard edge.

I would keep the base simple, if she is more ornate with other design aspects of the space, a simple base will still look good and probably fit the space. I would probably lean towards a trestle style. You could probably find some 4” pre turned feet, as a secondary option to add to a simplified base.

I just don’t think you have enough info to even begin the design process. The fact that there is no cabinets and is an unfinished space whatever you design may clash once she actually finishes the space, because she seems to have champagne taste and a beer budget. As a side note, and only my opinion, the kitchen pictured is from a house where they don’t cook or use the kitchen as a living space. Using as a functional island is useless, unless you just need to put the takeout bags or the catering trays, because you will spill on the seating. It also looks cramped for seating adults.

You may want to look into vacuum chucks. I have used the 1 on the left and yes it holds but to me it becomes limited if you finish your projects on the lathe. Back to vacuum chucks, you will probably need 2 based on the size of the workpiece, and air at the lathe to make them work.

I look at an item like this as will it save me time, is repeatable and isn’t a hassle to set up. Making a bunch of chairs, I could really see the benefit, making a piece of furniture like a desk, a domino is probably all you need. As to what people say, I don’t really care, it’s my money, my project, my choice.

I watched this yesterday, and he admitted the cut wasn’t smart. In my opinion he got complacent because he successfully made the cut multiple times, even though he did slightly change the method of feeding the material into the blade. We have all done or continued to do something risky because it worked. What bothered me was he seemed to place some of the blame on listening to music or specifically the song. I listen to music all the time, but I can separate the 2 and not let what’s playing influence my focus.

I didn’t like the free cloud version so when I use Sketchup, I use the version on my old computer. Now my issue with that is I really can’t pull stuff from the 3D Warehouse, but usually my use is basic. You may want to look into Fusion 360, but since you distribute your plans not sure if you can get the free version. Worth looking into, but is having to learn a new program worth the time and effort, I abandoned because I’m not doing that many plans.

It seems like the turners I watch, generally have a cart, a simple stand for tools or even PVC in some cases. I think yours is more practical since you aren’t doing just lathe work.

Under the lathe is a great place for storage, mobile is even better. I’m bot following your plans for the top, you mention additional work surface but also tool storage, so is the tool storage only accessible when tilted? In another thread about you lathe, I was going to mention a dust hood, to help with clean up while turning.

Congrats, looks right at home! Can you turn outboard with the Laguna?

If the issue was on top, think you solved that. Instead of lattice you could probably do some medium height shrubs.

Looks good. Do you get a lot of wind driven rain or drifting snow? I’m just thinking you could have similar issues if you do because of the exposed sides.

Mine were built into the machine, on the let’s call it the base, there was 2 cutouts in the metal that fit the profiles of the handles of the push pads. Not something I designed. If I had your machine, I would try to find a way to mount magnetically to the base/cabinet and have some sort of articulates above the table if you didn’t want to store below. You could drill into the cabinet instead of magnets, but I wouldn’t be happy doing that. If I had any skills in sketch up I would draw you a picture if this wasn’t clear.

My jointer has two holsters for the push pads.

Looks really cool. I would do a medium sized chamfer and finish it up!

Basically keep in a Rubbermaid in my office/Attic. They don’t need to be in my shop in my opinion. I can walk inside or pull up on the phone if needed.

I like the inlay with the border. You could use your new laser and make up a bunch of your logo and in lay that into projects, or the initials of the person your giving to as a gift.