healdman45
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« on: April 18, 2012, 09:00 PM » |
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So I just finished this bench over the weekend and oiled it up on Monday. Its made from Meranti. I was very happy with how it came out and maybe once I give presents to everyone I know I'll build something like this for my wife. (I think she's getting ancy):whistling
It was my first big project my my new Festool Domino. I was very pleased. :thumb up: But I don't think that's a very big surprise for the Festool junkies.
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Kev
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« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 10:59 PM » |
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Great job - looks nice and solid, without being too chunky.  |
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Charimon
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 11:05 PM » |
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Welcome to the FOG. Nice project.
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« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2012, 11:52 PM » |
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Nice work! I like the richness of the wood that you used and the clean lines. I'm in the process of building something similar as well so this is good inspiration. And welcome!
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healdman45
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2012, 06:32 AM » |
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Nice work! I like the richness of the wood that you used and the clean lines. I'm in the process of building something similar as well so this is good inspiration. And welcome!
Thanks for the compliments! and the welcome. I don't feel like a new member because I've been lurking on here for a year  I just finally had something to say. |
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woodguy7
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2012, 09:33 AM » |
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Yea, welcome. Nice bench. I notice you built one of those bench thingies In the background  |
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« Last Edit: April 20, 2012, 05:27 AM by woodguy7 »
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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Dave Ronyak
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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2012, 11:25 PM » |
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Very nicely done! Welcome!
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2012, 12:10 AM » |
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Welcome to the FOG! Very beautiful bench. Did you design it yourself or follow some plans? Any other Festool's used in the project other than the Domino?
Thanks for sharing the pictures...
Scot
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healdman45
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« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2012, 08:47 AM » |
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Welcome to the FOG! Very beautiful bench. Did you design it yourself or follow some plans? Any other Festool's used in the project other than the Domino?
Thanks for sharing the pictures...
Well.... so you want me to tell you about my new addiction to awesome tools? So be it. I used my trion jigsaw to rough cut the templates and pieces which I then used my 1400 router and pattern bits to make the curved and non-straight pieces. I also used my RO 90 and Ro 150 for sanding. and these were of course hooked up to the CT 26. I'm glad I build things for a living to justify all this fun stuff.  And to answer the question about the plans or not. I got the design from a project book. I made some changed to use the Domino. The original was assembled with dowels. I also put the back together with dominos but I think I might change to how the original design was on the next one. Which has dadoing out the runners and having the slats go down into, and up into the dado. There were blocks between. Not sure which is better. The way I did it came out very good so I may stick with that. I can say one thing for sure. I want one of those self centering guides from Rick for making those slats. Next time. I used the narrow holder that came with the domino and worked out ok. It just took a fair amount of time to set it up. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2012, 04:10 PM » |
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Yea, welcome. Nice bench. I notice you built one of those bench thingies In the background lol bench thingies lol Its the Ultimate of ULTIMATE bench thingies. JMB |
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woodguy7
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« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2012, 05:12 PM » |
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If its made of wood, i can make it smaller.
Shirt size medium
p.s- ive started reading these too
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« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2012, 05:35 PM » |
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Looks great, but your shop is too clean  |
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Kev
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« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2012, 07:29 PM » |
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Looks great, but your shop is too clean And too big - I could fit my house in the corner of that workshop |
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healdman45
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« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2012, 06:42 AM » |
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It's good size. Oh wait... That's what she said. It's my garage also
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