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What Type of Woodworking Do You Do?

I am as newbe and am in the process of digging out a foundation for my shop. I was wondering what kinds of working people here do? Care to share your's?

So far I have a Radial Arm Saw and a Table Saw along with assorted hand power and hand tools. What kind of wood working could I do with this type of set up? Obviously I couldn't turn bowls but am curious what others are doing.


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-it will become obvious that all aspects of woodworking are covered here at some time or other, from the finest furniture and cabinet making to making toys for the kids in our lives, and everything in between. So sit back and enjoy the "wreck", it's banter, it's humor (sometimes), and even it's horrors.

-I do what I like to do and what I need. I don't work for the money or offer to make things for friends.

I've made lots of furniture for my wife's doll collection. that is what got me started. We'd buy some of the poorly made things (bed, chairs, etc) and figured I could do it better. I did. With four girl type grandchildren. I had a good outlet for anything I made. I like to scale down real designs as opposed to making toy looking stuff. From photos, people thought the oak desk was full sized until they saw a doll sitting at it.

I've done some outdoor furniture. Tudor bench, tables. Not to mention bird feeders and bird houses.

I made a "temporary" stereo rack that is probably going to be permanent since it looks so good. Under construction now is a magazine rack. Following that is a TV stand to fit a new TV.

You can do all that too. As for tools, buy what you need when you need it. Stationary sander, router, band saw are all good, but you can get buy with hand tools.

Some of the small items that are quick to make are good for gift giving. Trivets, trays, spatula make nice items and people appreciate your hand work.

 


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