Woodenskye (Bryan)

Nice work Chet!

I’m not a big fan of River tables overall, but the good thing is you can be more flexible in the design with epoxy. If you need 2 inches in width you can make that up with epoxy unlike a solid wood slab.

Jamie. What is the width and thickness of the current slab? If this was my project, I would take the pieces in the second to last photo and then fill in between those pieces. Buy a sheet of melamine to make a form and use packing tape to avoid the epoxy sticking to it. You could also use regular ply if you use the packing tape. It also doesn’t hurt to use silicone caulk at the joints. I would think for a kids desk, 18 to 20” in depth is sufficient. As for the epoxy almost any would work. If you can’t do a deep pour you can always do multiple pours. Just remember to write down your epoxy amounts and the amount of dye you use. Also have a heat gun or a small torch to pop the bubbles. As for brands, TotalBoat, West Systems, Alumilite would all work. I just got an email today from Infinity tools about the line of epoxy they are starting to carry. Another place to look is the Epoxy Resin Store.

I hate a lot of stuff in the bedroom. Outside of sleeping I don’t like being there, so I keep what I need for clothes. With that said, and unless your wife is going on a major shopping spree to require more storage I would do something else. How about a Maloof rocker or a Morris chair. Give you a spot to read, but could be an attention grabber. Like the rest of us, what the Mrs wants, the Mrs is going to get. ?

Good project! Always good when you can free up space in other areas.

Chet, not sure if you are looking for input on your designs, but I think the headboard has to much going on. Especially when compared to the dresser. I think the posts for the HB need to be simplified. The slats provide an interesting detail, but would leave out the molding/panels in the field of the HB, the curve and slats provide enough visual interest. All this is just what my eye likes.

In most cases, in a cabinet shop 5x5 BB is extremely efficient, since there are a lot of 30” dimensions in cabinets.

Kev, I think the replaceable inserts would definitely help ensuring the angle is correct over multiple uses. You can use the kerf and blade to confirm.

I liked the end result, and see the merits in having replaceable inserts for different angled cuts. However if you predominantly just do 90* cuts then making the sacrificial fence across the entire opening and creating the kerf should provide enough support and prevent tear out.

Why not use cherry for the drawer fronts?

Since I sold my Domino, I really should make something like this. Chet, very nicely done, and you got some great BB prices!

Congrats. My only advise is make sure to mark out your steps so that you can be as efficient as possible.

Nice work Chet!

Great Job Coop!

I stopped wearing a watch when I started carrying the electronic nipple (phone) around.

I have heard that these are the best you can buy. Wife’s a keeper!

Truer words have never been spoken. Why does the 10 minute tasks always take so long to get around to?

I did the heat shrink stuff when I first got the vac, but I had to replace 1 of my cords and never did again. Electrical tape or Velcro straps can also be used.

I have to agree about FT drills. I have the small 1 and do like it, 90 degree feature is nice, but I prefer my makita drills. I wish they had the cordless TS55 when I bought mine. Even though I don’t work away from the shop, I always seem to be stepping on the cord.

I’m not talking about what is the most convenient for a project, but the 1 every time you use your happy you bought it. Mine is my Trion jigsaw. The barrel grip allows me to see the line, the splinter guard that gives clean cuts and helps with following my line. It is just great to use. My track saw is a close second, and both have been invaluable during my attic floor repair/renovation.

Jaime, nice work, let us know how the pegboard works for you. I have heard that the smaller holes aren’t as efficient, but that fan may be more robust than most people use for a down draft table.

You may want to take a fine file, maybe there is a slight imperfection with the machining from the factory that is making them tight. Otherwise lubing may be the trick. If those options don’t work, I got nothing else.

A half circle depression with a piece of ebony would look good. Otherwise great work Chet!

Chet, this is a very good and thorough write up/tutorial! What is the push block your using for your bandsaw?

Maybe you guys should reach out with the issues you have. They seem to be a responsive company.