Woodwoking Tips and Adirondack Shark Chair Footrest Wood Plans

Adirondack Shark Chair & Footrest Woodworking Plan

Our Adirondack Shark Chair & Footrest is uniquely designed and very easy to build.  It has a deep, angled seat and wide arms, the perfect place to rest your elbows and hold a tall glass of lemonade, a plate of food or a book.  For those of you looking for that "Craft Show Winner", look no more.  This is it, the "Adirondack Shark Chair & Footrest".  This set of plans comes with 7 large 24" x 36" blueprints.  Its very easy to build, because we have step-by-step instructions, with detailed illustrations and we have full size templates.  You dont have to re-draw the plans from a 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper.  You can get started right away.  Save time and money and order our special Corrosion Resistant Hardware Kit that includes all the hardware needed.  (If you order (3) Hardware Kits, well give you the plans FREE)  (Thats a $25.95 value - FREE... plus well give you FREE Transfer Paper).  The Chair measures 36" W x 36" D x 47" H.  For more information go to http://www.gcwoodworks.com/adirondack_shark_chair.htm 


Candle Wax



Keep a candle or a block of paraffin in the shop to was wooden drawer runners, sliding machine parts - anything that rubs. The was will make things slide easily.

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Easy Woodworking Plans For The DIY Woodworker

How To Find Simple Woodworking Plans For Beginners
Woodworking Plans For Easy-To-Do Woodwork Projects

It doesnt really matter if youve practiced woodworking for many years or if youre still a rookie, you can always have use for some easy woodworking plans. It will be much easier for you to finish your projects if you follow simple woodworking plans and I probably dont have to mention that its important to check the accuracy of the plan before you start working.

Its all up to you where you would like to pick your woodworking plans. You can find hundreds of them on the net but not all of them are accurate. Its more likely that you will find a good plan for your new project if you consult a book about the woodworking craft. A subscription for a woodworking magazine might help you a lot as well. Internet is a great source for many things and its a great place when you would like to read articles and learn much about a certain topic, such as woodworking, but its not the perfect place when you want to find easy woodworking plans.

Its important that youre aware of the fact that it will be possible for you to build some really nice pieces of furniture even if youre following easy woodworking plans. You can do a rocking arm chair or a nice bureau if you want to and it doesnt have to be as complicated as it might seem. You have to know that its not easy to become a talented and skillful craftsman though and you will need to practice a lot if you want your furniture to look good.

Woodworking doesnt have to be your profession, you can have it as a hobby as well. If you practice much you will be able to build almost all the furniture that is needed in a home and that can help you and your family to save a lot of money since you wont have to buy all the expensive pieces of furniture in a store.

When youve finished several projects you might want to try more difficult plans and thats ok but you should always keep in mind that easy woodworking plans can be used even if you want a perfect result. Its your work that matters. You can also come up with your own plans when youre skillful enough to figure out how to do it. That makes the craft of woodworking a lot more fun for sure.

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GWA Site Visit to Pierce and Pierce

One of the activities enjoyed by my woodworking club, the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association, is to visit various businesses around Atlanta that either have woodworking shops or are in the business of producing wooden products. This past Saturday we made a site visit to Pierce and Pierce Architectural Millwork and Moulding on Buford Hwy. Ive been to this business once before to price some custom millwork (this was back in the mid 80s and the operation has expanded since then) - of course at the time I didnt get back into the operation. Seems the company was founded by a couple of guys who were having a hard time acquiring the type and style of millwork they needed to build their custom homes for a reasonable price. Like any good entrepreneurs they decided to make what they needed themselves and thus Pierce and Pierce was born.

The showroom had what you would expect - many examples of mouldings both milled and CNC-cut - there was also an assortment of corbels, decorative blocks and other elements available on shelves so you can pick up something without waiting. This company specializes in hardwood millwork, so the softest wood you would normally see here is poplar, with lots of cherry, maple and other hardwoods available. You can either select a pattern that theyve already got made-up or have them create something custom. Part of the trade is composed of matching patterns that are no longer commercially available - so if youre trying to make some interior trim thats an exact match to a
historic home, you can come to them and have them create what you need.

We walked into their main millwork area and youre confronted by lots of production equipment, with stacks of lumber to one side. The first area shown to us during this tour was their metal-working shop - this is where blade-blanks are cut into the shapes for their cutting heads, via CNC-machine. It was explained that their technicians first render the shape using CAD equipment, then the file is handed off to their cutting machine for production. Profiles they want to save can be turned into a pattern shape in hard plastic that is then inserted into a machine that follows the profile, much like one of those key-cutting machines you see at hardware stores.

 There were many examples of cutting heads - they have a six-head machine - on tables and along a long wall. He explained that the entire upstairs of the small building (it was 2 stories, built into the warehouse)  was full of knives and patterns for the heads.

There were also a row of old Foley blade sharpeners - you know I like to see stuff like this!

We went back into the production area where we walked through huge stacks of wood - most of this was surfaced, dried and ready to go. I saw tons of poplar, maple, cherry, mahogany, walnut and a few odd species like spanish cedar and sapele.

Quite a bit of the operation relies on equipment to move the stacks around. Our tour guide described the machine that rips their stock based on width and need. Much like a lumber yard, the machine draws what it thinks are the best widths to maximize yield based on the size of the board - lines are drawn with lasers and the operator can improve the yield for cutting around defects.

We were also shown their finishing area - they pretty much exclusively use lacquer. Here are a few shots of some of the equipment, including a large planer and a Stenner resaw 36 inch bandsaw.

Next we went outside where the guide showed us their two large dust collectors (cyclones) - thought you guys would get a kick out of seeing them.

We then went into their special order shop - this is where they produce those fancy doors you see with the curved tops. Lots of equipment in here so I only took pictures of those classic machines that I like so well. First up is a Crescent 16 inch joiner:

This last images is Hans standing next to a Powermatic bandsaw.

Hope you enjoyed it!

-- John

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Woodworing Plans for the Rocking Airplane and Wood Working Tips

Rocking Airplanes Woodworking Plans
Capture That Feeling Of Aerial Adventure!
Your child or grandchild can experience a flying adventure without having to leave the house. Designed with 1 1/2" solid wood that will stand up to even the most active young pilots. Youll receive both the Piper Cub and the Fighter Jet in this set of plans.  For more information go to http://www.gcwoodworks.com/rocking_airplanes_woodworking_pl.htm

Better Filtering
If your ship vac has a foam or paper filter that clogs quickly with wood chips, try covering the filter with old pantyhose. This allows the larger, heavier chips to fall off into the canister when you turn the vacuum off.

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New Hot Rod Powered Drivers from DeWalt

June 24th, 2011 in blogs         7 users recommend $(document).ready(function() {$("a.popit").fancybox();}); Photo: courtesy of DeWalt

The cordless-tool power race has a bunch of new hot rods competing for pole position.  DeWalt just released news about a series of compact 20-volt lithium ion powered drills and drivers.  The 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion mighty-midget drill and drill-drivers combine big power in a manageable size.

First off, the line is a DCD780C2 Li-Ion Drill/ Driver that delivers power from a 1.5 Ah battery through a two-speed transmission offering 0-600 rpm for heavy driving and 0-2,000 rpm for efficient drilling. A 1/2in. keyless chuck keeps small bits centered without the inherent run-out of hex-collet bits. Combine this accuracy with a 15 position clutch and this little brute becomes adept at installing hinges and hardware that require high accuracy and a delicate touch.  

DeWalt paid careful attention to the weight balance of the motor and battery for a more comfortable, lighter feel. Combined with a well-shaped grip this drill should be very pleasant to use and the built-in LED light will bring accuracy to dark corners. The light has a 20-second delay after trigger release.

An included belt hook and bit holder can be mounted on either side of the drill for those who like to drive on the left side.

The drill will run about 220 bucks with two batteries, a fast charger, and a case.

Next up are the DCD780C2 and DCF885L2 1/4in. impact drivers.  These two are identical except for the battery ratings with the C2 running on 1.5 Ah and the L2 using a 3.0 Ah battery. 

A short  5.5 inch overall length, excluding the driver bit, and a svelte 2.8 pounds of weight make this little driver king of the long reach.  The drivers have a one-handed loading, 1/4-inch hex chuck that will accept 1-inch bit tips keeping that short overall length useful. These powerful little drivers produce 117 foot/pounds maximum torque and up to 3200 impacts per minute for serious driving power in a small compact frame.

An LED light, belt hook and bit holder add convenience.

The 1.5 Ah driver sells for around 220 bucks while the 3.0 Ah will run about 270 bucks. Both come with an extra battery, fast charger and a storage case.

A full size drill, rotary hammer, circle saw and reciprocating saw round out the 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion line-up.

Eight different kits ranging from a compact drill - driver combo to a complete assortment of the 20-volt MAX tools are available so you can pretty well custom tailor your setup to your needs without buying tools you wont often use.

Expect the DeWalt 20-volt MAX Lithium Ion tools to be available in September.

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