Thanks Mike! Very good project for any woodworker no matter their skill level. I had to look up where Parrotsville is. You live in a part of TN that is very special to me. The wife and I used to vacation every year in Pigeon Forge. Love east TN. Thanks for the comment and view, and best of luck with your project!
Why only do one video and its seems you think its all goid to hide your full comolete built or you just like scamming the viewers and that means you let everyone dont without showing any part of videos if you going to built them as no point showing one part chopping and joining but everyone needs to see your full comolete videos and stop hiding lies the at end of this video keep blurring out for someone reason so that means ya made up bs excuses
Michael, I think I understand what you are saying in your comment, but to tell you the truth, the grammar and spelling were so very bad, it’s hard to be sure. I believe you are upset that there is no follow up videos to this build. Or maybe you think there are but I’ve done something to hide them or scam you in some way? Again, your writing is very hard to interpret. Well assuming I understand correctly, I will tell you that where this project ended up in the video is where it currently sits. I have never done any more to it. Someday I hope to, but I don’t know. I put these out for fun, and I don’t really need to. Most people enjoy watching them, but I’d suggest that if it bothers you so much, watch someone else’s videos instead. Or better yet, you could build your own version of this and post it for others to critique.
I started off watching this video thinking that it's just another cherry table video. I was surprised by the things I learned. 1. Making a bigger top by using table saw rip cuts instead of bandsaw 2. Awesome idea about clamping a vertical board and spacer for leg to apron pocket screws 3. One of the only videos I've seen using flush drawer slide runners to use steel slides instead of making things complex 4. Pencil holder inside desk. And finally you topped it off with a story about your hero... Overall awesome job on the video and I'm very happy to have seen it and will save it for coming back for reference.. awesome work. One question is the table top looked good but was it just 3/4 in top or more like 1in thick?.. thanks
Wow thank you so much for all the kind words! I’m so happy you enjoyed this and found it useful! As far as ripping the top with the table saw, I do this because my band saw is old and not powerful or accurate enough to resaw thick boards. The table saw in the video was my old contractor saw that has since been replaced with a larger cabinet saw, but it gave me 20 years of excellent use. By first ripping the wide boards down to narrower ones, it allowed me to resaw them using the table saw. Plus as I said in the video, it also made the widths uniform and made the top more stable. That top was thicker than 3/4”. Probably closer to 1-1/4” but it’s been so long I don’t remember exactly. As far as the skirt spacer, I’m always looking for easy and accurate ways to get the job done. I’ve used both wood slides and metal slides on drawers in the past, but for this I thought metal was most functional. Anyway, thank you again for watching and taking the time to comment. It means so much.
Thank you Marcio for the kind words. Unfortunately I did this one many years ago, and I did not make any templates. Like most of my projects I made it up as I went. I have no way to share it. Thank you again.
Building a fence for my homemade router table (using the Veritas plate), so watched many videos. This was my favorite: I loved the design and the construction tricks and I can easily modify the design to have it run on a pair of T-tracks. I'ill be working on it this coming month.
Wow thanks Bernard! I thought and planned it a long time in my head, and it turned out better than I had hoped. Best of luck on your build, and thanks again for the kind words!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’ve really enjoyed using this set up. It works great, and clamping it to the table saw fence gives it a great sturdy adjustable backer. Thanks again!
I hope to finish it someday. I had a friend that was going to assist with welding, and work changed for him, and it never worked out. Hopefully one day I will be able to complete it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Been thinking of doing some of these for giggles when I have time. I'm going to experiment with pallet wood since I have plenty of it for experimentation. Thanks for the vid. I'm in NW Tn. ;)
Great! Pallet wood is a popular medium right now. I’ve seen some really nice projects made from pallets. Best of luck with your project. Are you around the Reelfoot Lake area?
I take it you didn’t watch until the end where I said that this can be built with the most basic tools and whatever you have. I started off with nothing, and over the last 35 years I’ve worked hard and saved up and gradually added better tools to my shop. That is a formula anyone can use. Thanks for watching.
Don’t let tools stop you….there’s always 3 or more ways to accomplish something, and inexpensive hand tools can be had at flea markets, garage sales, etc…..
This is fence I have been looking for! Going to add a router lift to my table saw and I have been trying to figure out the fence. Nice video - easy to watch and follow, thanks for posting.
Thank you James. It has been on hold for several years now. I really want to finish it some day. I decided against using the lawnmower chassis, but have not gotten the courage up or the skill needed to weld a tube chassis. Hopefully one day I will. Thanks for the kind words.
James, I’m not sure what they would be. I found the measurements on the ones I turn by a bit of trial and error. However, if you search online for “segment bowl chart” or similar language, there are lots of resources from turners who have done the calculations already. A lot depends on the angle of the segments you use and their individual widths. The total number of segments is dependent upon the angles of each. For instance, if you use 10 segments, the angle on each side of each segment must be 18 degrees. 18 x 2 sides x 10 pieces = 360 degrees. The widest width of each segment is what determines the overall diameter after you settle on the other factors. More or less segments equals different angles. Those charts online take the guesswork out of it though. Best of luck with your projects. Thanks for the comment and the view!
Absolutely stunning! Great job…maybe those Orbs were left over Devil’s Cut?🤷♂️ Good to see you around! I’ve been playing around with my new CNC and epoxy. I enjoy your watching your wood working skills and creativity.
Thanks Kevin! I bet you’re correct on your Devil’s Cut theory! They looked pretty rough. I don’t have any robots myself, although I have a lot of friends and fellow makers that do. I love how they expand what can be done in a shop. Thanks again for the kind words!
Thanks for posting this build! Not applicable to my needs… I have a stand-alone portable work table which can serve as a router table. But the general concepts for the whole build are excellent! First video I’ve watched on your channel and loved it!
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words. It’s really been a great fence. Glad you liked the video. I have lots of fun sharing with the community. Hope you’ll subscribe and watch some more! Thanks again!
That’s probably the most asked question I get. Unfortunately no progress has been made on the power wheels since that first video. I hope to complete it one day. Thanks for the comment and view!
I'm just making a fence for my non-tablesaw router table, but I appreciate the process and decisions here, and the angles. Well-delivered and clear. Thanks for the video!
Thank you Mike! I’ve really gotten good use out of mine. I thought long and hard before I built it, and I think I got all the features that it needed for my purposes. I’m glad it could be of help to you too! Thanks again!
Having spent 6 days in the hospital last year for not wearing breathing protection, I admonish you and everyone else; You MUST wear dust protection. BTW, darn nice fence!!! 😊
Thanks Mike! I admit that like most people, I tend to neglect breathing protection too often. I’ll try to do better in the future. Hope you are fully recovered. Thanks for the comment.
I'm starting to build a fence with your design. I like how you attached the dust collector. I just built a separate table saw fence to hold it. I also plan bottoms for the two openings. 👍
Awesome Paul! I’ve been pleased with how it works so far. I’m glad it was helpful, and I love seeing others tweak my designs to make them more functional for them. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!
Hey Andy, very nicely done. I like the custom acrylic template for it. Leather balm is my go to, it adds a nice sheen and protects the leather as well.
this is awesome…..I want to make it send it for my five-year-old nephew and one-year-old niece to Colorado and probably send it unassembled. That way they could paint it together that be pretty cool a question where do you buy Cedarwood at? Can you buy it at Lowe’s or Home Depot great project. Thank you.
First off, thank you so much for the kind words and the view! Yes, typically Lowes and Home Depot carry some rough cedar boards (at least around my area they do). I work at a large building supply store, and that is where I get mine. If you have building supply stores in your area, that is a good source. Also my local hardwood dealer stocks some cedar as well. It shouldn’t be too hard to find depending on what part of the country you live in. Some regions may have equivalent species such as cypress or redwood. Both of those are good options as well. I wish you success with your projects, and thank you again!
