Most Recent Project?

dontolbert · Post by **dontolbert** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:59 pm

OK, I know that we're always too busy, but let's record some of our latest projects, built mostly using our SS (I know, some of us have other tools...)
I'll start with this:
Garden bench.
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/attachm ... 1250650407

My father in law wanted a new bench to replace the one he'd had for about 15 years.
After we did some shopping around, we determined that a new one in the same style would cost him over $100.
I offered to repair the bench for him, and here's what we came up with:
http://www.shopsmith.net/forums/attachm ... 1250650407

I know that it's not a huge project, but it was a great tool for learning how to cut bevels on my SS as well as using the DP for repetitive drilling operations. (Not to mention we got this done for under $40.00 in materials, including the 4 coats of clear satin poly to protect the cedar for the "next" 15 years....

baysidebob · Post by **baysidebob** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:08 pm

Great looking bench, and how can you beat the price of redoing? I had a very similar bench as this one. It was also needing redone. Had put it away for a future project but when I went to get it out on day one of the cast legs had broken so it became firewood and scrap iron. So at the end of its life I still managed to recycle it. Always better to recycle than sending to the landfill.

Great project, show us some more..............

mbcabinetmaker · Post by **mbcabinetmaker** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:40 pm

Just built this morning. All done with Shopsmith equipment.

Well I did rip some 2x2's on the Unisaw. And used the chopsaw and a drill or two.

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mbcabinetmaker · Post by **mbcabinetmaker** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 12:48 pm

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paul269 · Post by **paul269** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:46 pm

Sunday, this piece of wood started out as a 6 inch diameter log on my friend’s rick of firewood. I am not sure of the species but by Sunday afternoon it is now a simple bowl that holds my loose change. It originally had a lid but it cracked while turning. Finished with boiled linseed oil and paste wax. If you recognize the spiecies of wood let me know. It was cut down in central Indiana.

I also had the time to turn a few pens.

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mbcabinetmaker · Post by **mbcabinetmaker** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:27 pm

Nice job Paul! I am beginning to miss turning pens but have got to stay on track on this shop project.

joedw00 · Post by **joedw00** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 8:48 pm

I didn't get a before picture, but I have a set of these that have been sitting on the porch for about 5 years, and the weather had done a job on them. Ok how do you get the picture, and not just the link to it?

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:01 pm

joedw00 wrote:I didn't get a before picture, but I have a set of these that have been sitting on the porch for about 5 years, and the weather had done a job on them. Ok how do you get the picture, and not just the link to it?

drop down to 'manage attachments' and upload the pix.(you may be already doing this).

Put the cursor where you want the pix to appear.

Go up to the paper clip, click on it and 'select' the pix from the list.

i.e. Put pix here>>>>>[ATTACH]5680[/ATTACH]

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:23 pm

Don, great job of reclaiming the park bench. Something the family will surely enjoy.
Mark, the filter stand is a work of art, I think I would have just stapled the filters to a 2x2 and bunged the whole thing to the fan. Just shows there is a right way to day everything.
I love Paul's turning. As I am just now experimenting with turning I realize the beauty of your accomplishments. After hours of experimenting I have so far succeeded in turning a redwood 4x4 into a lovely pile of fire starting. But I'm improving.

And Joe, that is a good looking bench.
I do enjoy seeing what people on the site have accomplished.
Best to all, and happy sawdust.

charlese · Post by **charlese** » Wed Aug 19, 2009 11:57 pm

paul269 wrote:Sunday, this piece of wood started out as a 6 inch diameter log on my friend’s rick of firewood. I am not sure of the species but by Sunday afternoon it is now a simple bowl that holds my loose change. It originally had a lid but it cracked while turning. Finished with boiled linseed oil and paste wax. If you recognize the spiecies of wood let me know. It was cut down in central Indiana.

That beautiful looking "simple" (your words) bowl is definately a ring porus hardwood. My first guess would be oak. Nice Work!!!!