Sewing Cutting Table – Part 5 – Base build

Sewing Cutting Table Summary I have created a project page for the Cutting Sewing Table.   Click on the link in the heading above. Base Assembly In this shop session, I assembled the two shelf units and the drawer unit with clamps.  From this I was able to get the dimensions of the base that […]

Cabinet Trim using Hand Planes and Pocket holes

Intro The Sewing  Cutting Table project continues.   The cabinets are assembled and need some trim pieces.  The video will show how I created and attached the trim to the cabinet pieces.  The plywood trim pieces are attached using at Grex P635 pin nailer. The Video Tool Links Lie-Nielsen 5 1/2 Jack Plane      […]

Pocket Hole Cabinet Assembly

Intro I have built many pocket hole cabinets for my shop and other cabinet needs. Along the way I have delveloped some tips and techniques that you might find useful. This is my 3rd video. This was completed using bucket pod 1 & 2 which proved to be successful in their ease of setup in […]

Sewing Rooming Cutting Table – Part 2

Next step is the drawer cabinet.  The design ( below ) is to have two shelf units and the drawer unit. NOTE:  All parts of these cabinets are 3/4″ Home Depot Sande Ply. This process follows steps that I have developed over several projects. Determine the size of the box Decide drawer configuration with drawer […]

Doll House Bed

My daughter calls on December 10th.  “Dad, Molly is getting a castle ( doll house size ) for Christmas.   She needs some furniture !”. Having no idea how to approach building doll house furniture, I start exploring the internet.   I really did not find much.  I found one 20 year old book on […]

Corn Hole Boards – Really !!

I found out from my older daughter that number one grandson wanted Corn Hole Boards.   Someone had said they would make him some but had failed. Granddad into action.  A fun wood working project. I did find out from 2nd daughter, a wedding planner,  that the Corn Hole Game is BIG at weddings.   […]

Suggestion Box for a friend

My good friend Jeff asked if I could make a “Suggestion Box” for a group he attends.  I always like having guys come over and work in the shop with me. My wife refers to these as “play dates” with my friends.   It is great to have time and be flexible so I can […]