Chriselle 158 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I've made ceder patio chair furniture before but not indoor chairs. It's a niche specialty that never really appealed to me despite the fact I use a lathe everyday in my work. I equate chair building to boat building or building a cedar strip canoe. Lots of respect for those who do it but certainly not on my bucket list of things to build. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Picked up some stuff from a mate last weekend: wood, drawer slides, and a Kreg pocket hole jig. That thing is amazing! But knowing you Chriselle, you probably have one already, right? Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 A Kreg pocket hole jig?! What does that do then? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm glad you asked, brit-gob. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I want one, I want one!!! Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 Don't know whether you are being sarcastic or honest? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm going to buy one for every room! (honest!) Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I do really want one. Would be very handy! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Picked up some stuff from a mate last weekend: wood, drawer slides, and a Kreg pocket hole jig. That thing is amazing! But knowing you Chriselle, you probably have one already, right? Actually MIJ, I don't have one although I've though about getting one quite a few times. I have a nice biscuit jointer and a lifetime supply of different sized biscuits so the odd time I do simple butt joints the biscuit route works well. I use a dowel jig from time to time, too. My dad has the full size Kreg jig and ya...it's a good and dead easy way to framing. Edit...here's a sample vid.. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Mmmm......biscuits Link to post Share on other sites
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RobBright 35 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Who likes their wood? http://shop.woodworks-marutoku.com/ This place does some really nice wood, and you can order the size you want. Walnut.... Mmmmm... Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 So, what are going to be slapping together with the Kreg MIJ? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 So, what are going to be slapping together with the Kreg MIJ? Got a computer table that is ready to go. All wood has been cut, sanded and stained. Umbrella stand is also ready to be constructed. A new shed is also in order; however, that is a major project coming. Looking at either getting a compound miter saw at some point, after order a random orbital sander. I used an regular electric sander and found there to be "patterns" to the sanding. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Nice! Be sure to post some pictures. Compound mitre saw and orbital sanders sure are handy.....especially the sander. I have a nice Porter-Cable and I use it ALL the time. Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 It would really help if I enjoyed DIY. But I think I'm allergic to it. Link to post Share on other sites
gnarly-dude 1 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I like biscuits though. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 yeah me too.........bugger DIY, just keep the biscuits coming Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Chew on these then Gnarly-dude.....might need a little tea to wash em down though Edit.....maybe share a few with Tubby.... Link to post Share on other sites
Alexander L 80 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 you know you guys are putting slave labour furniture makers out of jobs no? Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 you know you guys are putting slave labour furniture makers out of jobs no? You mean you won't be able to come over to Hokkaido any more? Shame.... Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Without sounding silly, how does a biscuit joiner work? Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 It's basically like a 3 inch diameter kerf blade that is layed on its side in the jointer tool. Similar to a dowel jig you line up the centers of the two pieces you are joining and cut a circular kerf in both pieces. Unlike dowels though there is a little bit of sideways play for perfect alignment. The biscuit has the same kerf profile and width and are made of a wood byproduct which swells when glued. Actually they REALLY swell up....I have to keep dessicant sheets in air tight jars to keep them from going wonky. It's a very strong joint with way more gluing surface area than many traditional joints and no holes or traces of joinery. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share Posted November 24, 2012 This is my next big purchase: A compound miter saw.... Link to post Share on other sites
Metabo Oyaji 71 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 It's basically like a 3 inch diameter kerf blade that is layed on its side in the jointer tool. Similar to a dowel jig you line up the centers of the two pieces you are joining and cut a circular kerf in both pieces. Unlike dowels though there is a little bit of sideways play for perfect alignment. The biscuit has the same kerf profile and width and are made of a wood byproduct which swells when glued. Actually they REALLY swell up....I have to keep dessicant sheets in air tight jars to keep them from going wonky. It's a very strong joint with way more gluing surface area than many traditional joints and no holes or traces of joinery. Is it stronger than dowel joint? I've made a couple small bits of furniture with dowel joints, which was more of a pain than I was expecting. (Probably having no proper tools didn't help.) Got a few more projects that have been languishing on the to-do list for a while... Hmm. Link to post Share on other sites
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