Looking for beginner project.

mustangpalmer1911 · Post by **mustangpalmer1911** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:18 pm

Looking for something to make on the SS. I took wood shop back in HS so i got a little more than the basics lock away some where in my brain just gotta refresh them. So I am looking some ideas to get back into the swing of it.

beeg · Post by **beeg** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:18 pm

How about one of these?
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/pp_fs-hps-l.htm

Or maybe a birdhouse.

Ron309753 · Post by **Ron309753** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:29 pm

Here is a free plan from Wood Magazine for an Arts & Crafts clock. When you get to the last page you should be able to download the plans.

http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking ... fts-clock/

Sincerely,

Ron309763

mustangpalmer1911 · Post by **mustangpalmer1911** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:26 pm

For some reason the futon inspired me to do a rocking chair. Anyone have any plans for a mission style rocking chair?

8iowa · Post by **8iowa** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:29 pm

Almost every house can use another bookcase with adjustable shelves. The quality of bookcase units at the "big boxes" is appalling. Another plus is that you can design your bookcase to fit into a specific location.

While seemingly simple, this is a project that challenges one to cut boards to exact length and squareness. Your dado blade will also get use, as well as using the Shopsmith in drill press mode..

SDSSmith · Post by **SDSSmith** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:18 pm

If you need them, I would start out with cabinets and storage units for the shop.

terrydowning · Post by **terrydowning** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:38 pm

SDSSmith wrote:If you need them, I would start out with cabinets and storage units for the shop.

Not to mention storage under the SS for all the goodies

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:25 pm

I think my first projects were an assortment of Bird Houses.
They are small and easy to work with, the end results are very forgiving as errors just appear to be fanciful artistic impressions.
It gives you a chance to work with basic cuts, mitters, and even some fancy joinery if you dare.
Just remember to be safe and enjoy.

globaltrade · Post by **globaltrade** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:38 am

i am new there!

aloibl · Post by **aloibl** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:12 pm

I agree with SDSSmith. Getting organized in your shop will help you be more efficient later. My shop is my garage so the first thing I did was go to the ceiling with tool/wood storage along with a space for my Shopsmith to fit. Put in some peg board and recently made up a table saw blade storage bin to keep my blades out of harms way.