Each issue contains a selection of articles and videos about woodworking techniques (hand and power tools), jigs and shop improvements, unique projects, skill building tutorials, tool reviews and quick tips. Come join the discussion about shop safety, wood, carpentry, lumber, finishing, tools, machinery, woodworking related topics, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Granted, the edge of a chisel is not nearly as thin as the edge of a straight razor, but a strop can still do the same three things- it can change the alignment of the steel, it can burnish or move the surface of the steel around and it can abrade the steel away to remove flaws. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A truly unique digital publication for the everyday woodworker. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S. St. Louis, Missouri's inner-ring suburb of Clayton is known as not only the seat of St. Louiss city government but also the spot for shopping, dining, and upscale hotels. I love it. I finally finished my stumpy nubs drill impress table. Normally, handwheels are used to add inertia to the wheel movement to smooth out the motion, which is why they are usually heavy cast iron. That would encompass red, green, gold or even some of the pastes like the Trend stuff I use (affiliate link). There are some specialty restaurants that make juicy burgers with all the toppings. You can cut tricky ones too, such as double mortises, parallel mortises and even mortises in round stock. compresses easily. spend more of it. (This project can be used on its own, but it is also designed to fit our deluxe table saw workstation), Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal- Issue #2. The top square hole is for the replaceable insert. The plans call for the 1/2 inch threaded rods to be supported by holes on edge in 3/4 inch hardwood, leaving only 1/8 in of wood on either side of the rod for support. A forum community dedicated to professional woodworkers and enthusiasts. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This homemade X-Y drill press table is AMAZING! - D.H. Lawrence, Superdav "No matter where you go - there you are." Ialso had some edge banding on hand from another project, so Icovered the plywood edges as well. Its Sacrificing positioning area for a quick release is not such a bad trade-off, as you can always re-position the larger pieces of material. These dining options range from quick fare to fine dining with an array of specialty foods. but it also contains natural silicates making it a very fine abrasive. We look forward to making your dining experience a memorable one, whether indoors or poolside. To provide access for the quick release, the half nut must be positioned at one end of the threaded rod, which means the table can only be moved toward that end. shave your face if hes dulling it with every stroke? But the best part is it can be built with some old construction lumber! I can tell you this- if it cuts really fast, it probably Stumpy Nubs 707K subscribers STUMPY'S WEBSITE http://www.stumpynubs.com SUBSCRIBE http://www.youtube.com/user/StumpyNub. stroking a razors edge back and forth on a leather strop you are re-aligning You will be sent a link to download a digital PDF document that is compatible with most computers and digital devices. I already had a benchtop DP but capacity was lacking. The outer surface of the steel can also form microscopically Despite its compact profile, it is PACKED with features, including two drill bit storage drawers, a quick-release T-style fence, built in dust collection, replaceable inserts and a clever mechanism that allows the table surface to slide forward and back, as well as left to right! The plans call for a 1/2 inch threaded rod coupler to be split in half, and epoxied onto a wooden cradle that has a perpendicular 1/4 inch threaded rod epoxied into it. Book your reservation online today! lapping fluid:http://amzn.to/2nknjF8, Leather strop material:https://amzn.to/2IXf2n8, Trend mirror paste:https://amzn.to/2TXM3G6, When you use this link to visit our sponsor, you support us, Trend diamond stones: https://amzn.to/2XomWMi, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stumpynubs/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stumpy-Nubs-Woodworking-Journal-305639859477973/, A truly unique digital publication for the everyday woodworker. The accuracy and repeatability of this jig is unique in any homemade or even store-bought version- just check out the video below to see! The plans call for a 1/4 inch hole to be drilled into the bracket to hold the QR pull rod. You're gonna LOVE IT! All you need is a simple straight router bit, and the results are quick, easy and repeatable. Dang, I'm about to embark on a DP Table build & need to see one made from Sir Stumpy's plans! theory, this can be true. This homemade X-Y drill press table is AMAZING! dishing out as you use it. If the whole table is placed on the drill press such that the bit is directly above the center of the table, then the bit can only be positioned over one quarter of the table's area. Next time I need a washer, I'm using a drilled penny!!!! Great ideas and dust collection built into this project. The problem with cheap units like that is the difficulty that comes with making an accurately placed slot without the tool rocking out of position during the cut! I made a couple changes. - many trees died so that I may create the perfect breadboard. Come join the discussion about shop safety, wood, carpentry, lumber, finishing, tools, machinery, woodworking related topics, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! In addition to our beautiful and social distanced dining room, we offer limited outdoor seating, available on a first come first served basis. It is designed to evolve with your collection. I sanded these to shape manually on a disc sander. Dean -- "Don't give up the ship -- fight her 'till she sinks!" NOTE: Scroll to the bottom of this page to watch a video version of this tutorial and to find links to things mentioned in the video. This is a drill press table unlike anything you have ever seen before. And eventually its Despite its compact profile, it is PACKED with features, including two drill bit storage drawers, a quick-release T-style fence, built in dust collection, replaceable inserts and a clever mechanism that allows the table surface to slide forward and back, as well as left to right! A forum community dedicated to professional woodworkers and enthusiasts. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. But the best part is it can be built with some old construction lumber! E. Emil. More information. It has an edge so Part 2 Homemade Grinder Tool Rest & Veritas Grinding Jig Review. Our spacious 7,400 sq. to go back to the stones. Apr 2, 2013 More pics Attachments image-2902078146.jpg 97 KB Views: 442 image-3487234904.jpg 85 KB Views: 831 45cm length, 10cm width. tight, and theres some technique involved to avoid rolling over the edge The problem went away. Someday. Is it necessary How long do you think an edge that thin would last? JavaScript is disabled. Not only is this an indispensable tool for sawing, its also a comfortable and portable workspace for chopping, boring and all sorts of other tasks. As seen in Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal. I had a few hiccups along the way, and was unsure of the process on some. You may print it yourself or take it to a printing service. Brown tripoli is about 4-8 microns or 4000 grit. confused for a long time. These recipes come from a magical place, ripe with the culture and beauty of the Mediterranean. By The amazing box joint machine version 2.0- Better than ever? Since my T-track is installed a bit differently, the dimensions of this piece are different as well. But lets go back to the barbers strop. It's going to incorporate the best of the best features I need, with some from here. This easy to build jig makes it possible to create traditional raised panels on the router table without any special bits. AWESOME homemade drill press table with an X-Y Sliding top and more! Since this attachment must endure any cranking forces as well as the locking mechanism, Iwanted to do this a bit differently. that steel, bending it back in place so it will cut cleanly again. You can even put a router bit in the drill press and use the table for milling shallow mortises and inlays. Above shows why a trial fit is important - I found Ineeded a spacer between the brackets and the handwheels and end nuts, mostly to allow clearance for the T-track that is yet to be cut to size and mounted. Imade two handles for the axis locks (one is on the left) in the same manner as described by Figure 3, except I bore a 1/2 inch deep hole in the end of the dowel for a 1/4 inch T-nut to fit inside. The fence has been made with a hardboard front and Iput the T track along the top, which will help keep the stop lock knob out of the way. You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it. Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Diy Tools. folks say its better to use MDF than leather because the surface of MDF is It's great for edge gluing boards, strengthening any butt joint, cutting slots for raised panels and picture frames you name it! This homemade X-Y drill press table is AMAZING! Some homemade jigs just have to be called what they are stinking amazing. Stumpy has designed a version of this bench which is by far the easiest, least expensive version to make. I admit I bought the cheapest ones Icould find - $10 at Menards for the 18 or 16 inch ones made by Hickory/Belwith. foot restaurant is open for breakfast, Lunch, Sparkling Hour (our version of happy hour) and Dinner in the heart of downtown Clayton. Ialso drilled and tapped a 1/4-20 hole in a wood ball as a handle to pull down on the coupler, releasing the table. All you need is a simple straight router bit, and the results are quick, easy and repeatable. JavaScript is disabled. Our deluxe project plans are more than just a set of dimensions. Wood Table. I love it. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. St. Louis Magazine A-List Restaurant. Youre bound to find even more uses for this unique table! I was not going to try to build this because, being a newbie, it looked too complicated for me. After looking at what was going on, Isaw that the drawer guides had enough play in them such that just the weight of the 1/2 inch steel rod on the front was causing the whole table to rock forward in the drawer guides. You must maintain it to keep it from Table Saw Sled. Everything now moves very smoothly and it locks solidly in place. 2020 Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal Copyright. Quick release mechanism for rapid positioning. DRILLLLL! hard, while leather is soft. theres a fine line between blunting an edge and dulling it. It may be pulled out of the way to allow quick positioning of the table, and re-seated to use the micro-positioning cranks. Tenon Jig. Because Also, choose a fairly stiff spring here that slips over the pipe as this provides the force that keeps the threads engaged on the drive rod. If good things come to those who wait. Why is procrastination a bad thing? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It has a storage drawer at the bottom, and it can be made from scraps and a cheap saw. My wooden ones do not have much weight, so this is purely a decision about looks, not function. wire edges because he only occasionally used a stone on his razor. No, the table itself does not have a height adjustment. Or, at the very least, you'll. sharpen, effectively dulling it. The old timers had wood. Stumpys amazing x-y sliding drill press table is a little big for some drill presses, so he got to work on a more compact solution- smaller, easier to build, but still loaded with features, like replaceable inserts, slide out trays for drill bit storage, a unique fence based dust collection system, and a t-style fence locking mechanism. A 10,000 grit water stone AWESOME homemade drill press table with an X-Y Sliding top and more! This fence is truly unique with an innovative locking system that self squares to the blade, a micro adjuster for fine tuning your cuts, and an anti-kick-back European style with detachable extensions. I just built my drill press table and it's great. Just shimming the table wasn't a solution, since when the weight distribution on the table changes (which it does when you place something on it or apply downward force on the quill) the guides would still be able to rock back and forth. Randy-- I may not be goodbut I am slow! altogether. Above shows the mechanism for the table positioning installed, minus a few final assembly screws. Rockwell calls theirs a Blade-runner, but this one has features that even theirs doesn't have. Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards, Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher, Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does.". 370k followers. The fence is just a 1/8 inch thick angle of hardware store aluminum and some store bought handles. Now for some track, a fence, and some finishing touches. The Turtlecovebrewer. Above left shows some shop-made crank handles made from a 1/4 bolt and some 1 inch dowel. More like this . Many Dowelmax is highly thought of and very precise, though you do pay for it ~200 USD. This sled is surprisingly easy to build, and the plans give you all the information you need, including step-by-step instructions complete with photos. just like working through the grits of sandpaper or water stones, except I only durable. need to invest in a single stone. Then I use another strop with an extra-fine paste, and finish with a few strokes on the clean shiny side of the leather. On James Hamilton - Woodworking author, instructor and video producer -. Im not talking about taking your edge and rounding it right over, Im We combine the upscale atmosphere of intimate 1920s New York steakhouses with the vibrant downtown atmosphere of St. Louis. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams. occurs where two planes meet. This jig is simple and inexpensive to make, but well thought out to provide a surprising level of functionality. with each stroke, wrapping around the edge more than a stiff piece of leather When those were all drilled, the plastic was removed from the channel, and the 1/2 inch hole was drilled out a bit wider so that the threaded rod will not touch the aluminum, but only the plastic. Supercharge your SMALL SHOP dust collection! Iwill cut slots along the sides for the runners after I can see how they will fit in the shell. Probably not soon. I can go right from the diamond stone to the strop for final honing. Building box/finger joint jigs has become a bit of a hobby among some woodworkers, like marble machines or complex mouse traps. The Europeans have had a secret for years- their saws have sliding tops for easy and accurate crosscuts! You can build one without difficult joinery, and without compromises in strength and features, all from cheap construction lumber! For more information, view our full Returns and Exchanges information. After some headscratching Iemailed Stumpy who assured me he had not seen this problem, Ibegan to suspect the guides I used. the other hand, if those planes meet at a thicker point, the edge will be more Please ensure that the item you are returning is repackaged with all elements. Perhaps Iwas simply unfortunate to get a badly made pair of guides, or maybe the lesson here is that not all drawer guides are created equal. Despite its compact profile, it is PACKED with features, including two drill bit storage drawers, a quick-release T-style fence, built in dust collection, replaceable inserts and a clever mechanism that allows the table surface to slide forward and back, as well as left to right! There They are meant to go with my Tool Chest, and will be finished using the same method as the ones shown on that webpage. Otherwise hed need a more aggressive strop like linen, or he was forced You will be sent a link to download a digital PDF document that is compatible with most computers and digital devices. Our Queso Flameado, is described as St. Louis' Best Queso by food editor, Ian Froeb of The St. Louis Post Dispatch. Each issue contains a selection of articles and videos about woodworking techniques (hand and power tools), jigs and shop improvements, unique projects, skill building tutorials, tool reviews and quick tips. Which should hear many people say stropping was just intended to remove the wire edge left The self-sick measuring tape rides on the top of the T-Track, and the cursor with a red scored line is from a 1/4 inch piece of Lexan Ihad on hand. scJsHost+ Imade these in just a few minutes from some 1/2 inch PEX water pipe segment I had on hand, but any 1/2 inch ID pipe will do - you could make them from copper or even wood if need be. Cafe la Vie offers dishes highlighting European classics with local St. Louis flavors in a warm and inviting environment. But I decided to give it a try, and boy am I glad I did. And its large enough to use as a step stool or an extra seat while shooting the breeze. Some claim there compound is ultra-fine, but Ive done my share of MDF honing too. Visitors may be surprised to find many Italian influences along with a few bistros serving French-style food and more traditionally American pub food choices. This is the most experience with using ply I have to date and I learned a lot. Theres no maintenance, no mess. This rack was created with that in mind. stand #1 project guitar Rhyan End Table router table S-style Build Saw Bench shaker shoeshine box Shop Mistakes step stool stool Stumpy Nubs table telecaster Thien Baffle . http://chiselandforge.com, Diggerjack-France ---The only limit is the limit of the mind and the mind has no limit, Don, Somerset UK, http://www.donjohnson24.co.uk. Istarted with some aluminum U channel that is sized specifically to provide a durable cover over 3/4 inch plywood edges - a 4 foot piece was $6. One caveat: Please do not get the idea that this will replace the rigidity and precision of a milling machine, like this one, however. Especially if you use a very soft leather that Above right shows the handwheels I cut out of 1/2 inch ply on my CNC machine, although you could easily make these with a jig saw if desired. You've never seen some of these before! Because Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life of the forgotten men who made them." The pedestrian-friendly neighborhood also offers sushi, vegetarian fare, and an espresso bar. Table Saw Sled. Not only is this an indispensable tool for sawing, its also a comfortable and portable workspace for chopping, boring and all sorts of other tasks. foot restaurant is open for breakfast, Lunch, Sparkling Hour (our version of happy hour) and Dinner in the heart of downtown Clayton. burnishing the edge, moving the surface of the steel around to fill in some of Same perspective as Figure 6, but the table is now mounted on the drill press, and here the shell is on the top slide and the drawers are in place in their runners. Youre also 801 Fish offers only globally sourced finned fish and crustaceans from the world's most pristine waters. I really like his fence idea and it works great. Even the rails are made from wood! Our spacious 7,400 sq. Drill Press Table (X-Y) Uploaded by Rick. I will need four of these brackets, one for each end of the threaded rods. The rough side holds compound better than wood or MDF, and the smooth side is just the right surface for the finest honing. But thats what makes leather uniquely useful as a stropping material. you use? There are holes for holdfasts to secure your work while you drill or chop sitting down. Follow our Facebook page for free woodworking goodness! Router Plane. 2020 Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal Copyright. Return frequently to the strop and youll have to use the stone less and the grinder hardly at all. Located in a quaint residential area in University City, just steps from Clayton, our tropical oasis awaits you. Sometimes I take a dozen strokes with a coarse paste like brown tripoli. good quality, vegetable tanned leather is unique. course, for that to be effective he always had to keep his edge nearly razor Of Randy-- I may not be goodbut I am slow! The most romantic restaurant in University City (Missouri) is Diego's Cantina, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Topgolf Swing Suite Four Seasons St. Louis, University City (Missouri)'s best restaurants based upon thousands of OpenTable diner reviews. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S. just hard enough to bend and re-align an edge, just abrasive enough to wear off More University City (Missouri) Diners' Choice Winners. You should post this in the project section of the site! Mobile Workbench . It will cut any joint configuration you can imagine, without any complicated setup or attachments to swap around. One is for the router table, the other is used with a hand-held router. They can make a mess sometimes. There isn't another drum sander with this capability ANYWHERE! I designed a dovetail machine that can be made from wood, and has more features than most of the top of the line commercial versions. Or, for larger pieces of material you could position the table off center, moving it forward and to the right and thereby increasing the table's effective movement range. and as well discuss shortly, stropping is really a good way to save money, not The plans are a series of measured drawings done in Sketchup. A 801 Chophouse at The Crescent is just minutes away from the heart of the Clayton business district in the heart of St. Louis. Every workshop should have at least one saw bench. There is so much This shows the table nearly complete - the hardboard surface is done with the replaceable insert in position. Manufacturers dont always tell The dust collection port is on the back, but you don't see much of it in this photo. James Hamilton - Woodworking author, instructor and video producer -. Both will cut through-dovetail pins (the tails are cut with a band saw, scroll saw or jig saw). It's also designed to use inexpensive, easy to find 6" sanding belts, and rather than peeling off the paper to change grits, you swap out the whole drum via a quick-release system! This drum sander design is unlike anything you've ever seen before! This is the same basic shot as Figure 7, but with the rest of the parts in place. They are admittedly complicated, but fun to build and really useful tools. And thats why some people use MDF instead. Capt James Lawrence USN. Drill Presses . Stumpy's amazing x-y sliding drill press table is a little big for some drill presses, so he got to work on a more compact solution- smaller, easier to build, but still loaded with features, like replaceable inserts, slide out trays for drill bit storage, a unique fence based dust collection system, and a t-style fence locking mechanism. Indulge yourself in the wonderous French style cuisine created by our amazing team of culinary artists. Another idea is to use some Walmart white kitchen cutting board material, which is very similar, and cuts very easily on a table saw. https://www.facebook.com/Stumpy-Nubs-Woodworking-Journal-305639859477973/. Get a free subscription at www.stumpynubs.com! Stumpy Nubs 782K subscribers Subscribe 3.1K 188K views 6 years ago GET PROJECT PLANS. A truly unique digital publication for the everyday woodworker. More simply, you can do as the plans call for and just use a small hardwood plank for a crank arm, but I've always fancied the look of a handwheel. Today, instead of using a more aggressive linen strop we can just flip the leather over and use the rougher surface on the back. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. cuts very quickly. Ya got the picture part down! Building box/finger joint jigs has become a bit of a hobby among some woodworkers, like marble machines or complex mouse traps. I bought the plans for $10. I favorited it, have one I'm still needing to build. For one thing, it makes beveled cuts. Drill Press Stand. For one thing, theres a split that runs down the center to support both sides of the board while you rip down its length. Once in a lifetime we achieve a level of perfection so high we wonder if our very lives will ever be the same! This is a great machine for cutting curves and large holes without having to cut from the edge of the work piece like with a band saw. One side has a rough surface, the other You'll find chef driven cuisine coupled with exemplary service in a sophisticated and modern aquatic atmosphere at the Clayton restaurant across the street from its sister, 801 Chophouse. EXPAND THIS SECTION FOR MORE RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS VIDEO *Links promised in this video:*-Drill Size Gauge: htt. I'll call the 1/4 threaded rod in the above photo the "QR pull rod," not to be confused with the threaded 1/2 inch drive rods. I already had a benchtop DP but capacity was lacking. Ilooked around and at Lowes Isaw some Gatehouse brand slides, but they looked identical to the Hickory ones, just a bit more expensive. There are always trade-offs in engineering - in this case the table is positioned by the use of drawer guides and threaded rods that engage a fixed "half nut." Told wife I was digging in the dirt and wow I found few thousand year Added another one of these to my collection. You may print it yourself or take it to a printing service. side. 2020 Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal Copyright, Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal- Issue #2. . It is micro-adjustable so you can set how tight you want the joint to be, and it allows you to easily change the spacing and size of the tails and pins. Only items that have been purchased directly from Us. It served its purpose well for many years, but lacked a few features that Icame to need over time. Table Saw Fence. Also, while Stumpy saves you $25 by using hardboard slots to make the tracks for both clamping material as well as setting the fence, Ithink Iwould be chewing those up fairly quickly so Iused some regular extruded aluminum T-Track, shown above. Also, Ideliberately cut the threaded rods a bit long in both directions until now, so Ican mark their proper length shown by the red line on the threads. contains silica as well, but you need only rub your hand on a piece of nice leather to see the difference. The next step was to drill the holes in a line on the sides, as well as for threaded holes into the UHMW plastic, and the main 1/2 inch hole for the threaded rod. I only have a cheap big box store jig, it's slow and limited in uses,but gets the job done most of the time. a tiny bit of steel and just smooth enough to burnish and polish whats left. Stumpy Nubs Drill Press Table. In The hex head of the bolt rides in the T-track, and turning this handle locks the axis firmly in place. Voted Best New Restaurant by St. Louis Magazine and Feast Magazine. I built these drawers in my "personal best" record time using Stumpy's finger joint jig cutting the fingers on four boards at once. You can buy ceramic water thick. Use it. It is a "dual stage" machine, meaning both the top and the bottom of the sanding drum may be used. Wood Tools. You can also enjoy a relaxing break by munching on excellent pastries and sipping coffee drinks in the many independent coffee shops. So, like any good woodworker, Stumpy set out to find a solution. University City has all of that and more. Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal- Issue #2. They include a comprehensive set of step-by-step instructions with dozens of photos and illustrations to walk you thorough the build. I finally have the means to drill efficiently and set up is a breeze. hear some modern woodworkers saying you should just use plain old wood for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.
