Sawdust Session Ideas

paul heller · Post by **paul heller** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:27 pm

Too bad this forum only allows you to create a poll with just 10 items. A poll would make your job a lot easier. Only five? OK, here are mine:

Dovetails (3)
Bandsaw Maintenance
Overhead Pin Router
Outfeed Table (3)
Choosing/Using Glues

Shopsmith History didn't make my list even though I'm interested in it. I guess practical advice comes first.

As for projects: a curio cabinet; a side/end table

Paul

paulmcohen · Post by **paulmcohen** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:40 pm

fixit wrote:Here are my preferences:

Making Mortises and Tenons (you already showed how to use the tool but actually doing a project is a different kettle of fish)
Resawing
Space Saving Ideas
Drawer Construction and Mounting (2)
Outfeed Table (3)

I would be happy with the same list just exactly upside down.

Projects I have enough on my to do list, focus on the tool.

jmoore65 · Post by **jmoore65** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:42 pm

Projects

Tool box
Making table top

Topics

How to Use Lathe Chisels
Measuring and Layout Tools
Resawing
Drawer Construction and Mounting
Making Mortises and Tenons

Jim

greitz · Post by **greitz** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:47 pm

I'm pretty impressed by the wide range of topics- we SS users aren't in any rut, are we?

Sawdust Sessions:
1. Outfeed table (3)
2. Resawing
3. Bandsaw boxes
4. Making mortises and tenons
5. Sharpening jointer and planer blades

Projects: dresser
nightstand

Thanks, Nick!

Gary

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:01 pm

[quote="paul heller"]Too bad this forum only allows you to create a poll with just 10 items. A poll would make your job a lot easier. Only five? OK, here are mine:

Dovetails (3)
Bandsaw Maintenance
Overhead Pin Router
Outfeed Table (3)
Choosing/Using Glues

Shopsmith History didn't make my list even though I'm interested in it. I guess practical advice comes first.

As for projects: a curio cabinet]
It's 9 down on Nick's list.

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:14 pm

Top 5 Choices:

Incra Fence system
Fancy dovetails with the Incra system
Lathe duplicator set up and use
Lift assist, including problems that come up and their corrections
Mortise and Tenon

Free Plans for 2 Projects:

Table top with apron, using bisquit cutter and double bar clamps
Jewelry box, using fancy dovetailing

edflorence · Post by **edflorence** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:27 pm

Nick wrote: I ask that you look through these and tell me the top 5 in your opinion. Also mention 2 projects that you'd like to see free plans for. I'll use your input to plan Sawdust Sessions 15 through 20.

With all good wishes,

Nick…

Thanks for the request for opinions. I really appreciate the chance to offer my input.

So…her are my choices for the Top 5 Sawdust Session Subjects:

1. Cove Cutting/Making Crown Molding.
I have combined two subjects into one because it seems like a natural fit. As part of this Session, I would like to see some kind of jig that would permit cutting the miter in the crown molding without having to tilt the sawtable.
2. Setting Up and Using the Molder
3. Making Mortises and Tenons
4. Dovetails
5. Clamping Methods

And for the Free Plans “wish list”:

1. Outfeed Table (one that is adaptable to the 500)
2. Making a Table Top (how about a trestle-style dining table?)

Thanks again for listening, and no matter what you choose, I look forward to future Sawdust Sessions.

Ed
Idaho Panhandle
MkV 500+, bs, dc3300, jointer

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:08 pm

I didn't know that we could also register our requests for "free plans". I have many but I'll try not to be too greedy.

I'd just like to see the details of Nick's "Tilting Outfeed Table" complete with a list of parts that must be purchased to replicate it.

I've created a kludge of my own that works (sorta) but I'd like to see one that really works with no glitches and never ending customer service if it does.

As far as techniques and procedures to be aired on the Sawdust Sessions - I can't keep up with all of the new ideas that are already being posted so I'll just wait and see what Drew and Nick come up with. I haven't been bored yet.

reible · Post by **reible** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 5:34 pm

Don't put this down as a vote but I think it was once or twice mentioned that a factory tour would be nice.

Ed

albie · Post by **albie** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 11:28 pm

My top 5 (or 7):
Bandsaw Maintenance
Choosing/Using Glues
Duplicating Setups
Setting Up and Using the Shaper
How to Use Lathe Chisels
Dovetails (3)
Clamping Methods