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t-tony

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An update on things here at the Shed, one thing I made for my table saw was a "cross cut" sled, makes more likely that you keep all your fingers especially when cutting small pieces of wood or plastic. A push stick is also a good idea for the same reasons.
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I also made quick mitre gauge for use in either mitre slot, the slots are not equi distant from the blade so need a guide strip on both sides.
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This was useful making the base of the trellis to shield the new oil tank.

A couple of saddle clamps for the fence for "stopped" cuts on the table saw.
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A jig to hole round objects for drilling.
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The trellis round the oil tank looks like this.

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A new security light went up after a rash of local shed break ins.

The stool tops you know about (waiting on collection).

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A new work table top (on wheels) on what used to be my engine dropping trolley.

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3 coats of matt light Oak varnish (cos that's what we had;))

Endless jobs on the Jimny.

The latest being rear brakes, with the n/s soaked in gear oil as the axle seal had failed. So it's new shoes, cylinders and n/s half shaft oil seal (waiting on seal arriving).
Beginning of the week it was o/s/f kingpin bearings and wheel bearing, track rod end jam nut and both front brake hoses. Need to top up front axle oil still.
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Kingpin bearing outer shell. So much play it had b******* the big grease seal at the rear of the hub.
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Still, keeping my hand in on using mechanics tools.
Also fitted DAB radio and aerial. Removed a hideous light bar off the front of the roof.:wtf:

It was pretty in Pink, but decided better in red. Full mopping.

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Tony.
 
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Too late eh Si?;)

Tony.
 
I assume you place the feeler guage next to a mounted drill bit?

Tony.
 
Could've been worse mate, very glad it wasn't.

Tony.
 
You have been busy Tony 😊
Your making some lovely things 😊
 
Table saws are very intimidating bits of equipment. I have a number of different push sticks and devices for various jobs.
It’s too easy to think you can just use them without considering what could happen. Not just the blade that’s dangerous directly. Having a bit of wood flick up after being caught between the fence and blade is an eye watering experience.

Best to carefully think about each step more than once and check you have everything to hand before you press the on switch. The phrase familiarity breeds contempt springs to mind. There are no second chances with these or any rotating machinery.

I bought a Triton stand and table saw. It has a removable saw table which inserts in the top, so, I made my own router table insert for my router. The stand is a bit unwieldy but it’s flexible for both using the saw and router If you don’t have space for both.
 
No such luxury as a table saw but I do like to make things. New home office desk out of pallet wood is the latest project.

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The rough raw pallet wood has a lot of character.

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My car port floor workshop. Cut to size with a circular saw. Then clamped, glued and screwed.
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Sanded down and a light honey stain to bring out the grain.

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The finished article. As the wood will shrink a bit, I will then use decking caulk to seal between the planks. Wood is so lovely to work with @t-tony
 
Jimny's coming on Tony, Good decision with the light bar, what about some light guards?
 
No such luxury as a table saw but I do like to make things. New home office desk out of pallet wood is the latest project.

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The rough raw pallet wood has a lot of character.

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My car port floor workshop. Cut to size with a circular saw. Then clamped, glued and screwed.
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Sanded down and a light honey stain to bring out the grain.

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The finished article. As the wood will shrink a bit, I will then use decking caulk to seal between the planks. Wood is so lovely to work with @t-tony

I like the table Paul, very nice. You can make some good things with palet wood you just need to be very careful checking it for nails and stones before using some tools on it, planers etc.

Tony.
 
@pgunter great desk! I like recycling/upcycling. And the angle poise lamp is fab!
 
One of the first things I made was a zero clearance throat plate. Less chance of anything going down the side of the blade when cutting thin straps.
You need the original wide one when cutting mitres though.
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I've made 2 cross cut sleds, a larger one for cutting boards up to 14.5" the smaller one up to 9".
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This is my circle cutting jig. You mount this directly to your trim router.
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This is what I used to cut out the stool tops.

Tony.
 
@pgunter great desk! I like recycling/upcycling. And the angle poise lamp is fab!

a freebie on the village Facebook page.

@t-tony we have lost touch these days on how to mend and make. If it’s not off the shelf then it’s no good. They then throw it away when it’s out of fashion and complain how much damage is being done. Funny that. I enjoy working with wood, fixing and building things. It’s tactile and beautiful.
 
A lot of satisfaction to actually make a new thing mate.

Tony.
 
Same as gardening and growing plants :-)
 
Found some more.
Folding bench top router table for my palm router. It clamps down to bench using a couple of brackets, bolts and threaded inserts.
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I made a dust collector which only somewhat useful.
It folds down to about 45mm.
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Jigsaw table modified by adding 2 t-trac slots and an alloy angle fence.
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Router circle jig in action cutting stool top.
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The frame bolted down to the concrete base of the tank, which the trellis was screwed to.
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I did a trial build in the garage before putting up outside. Sections bolted together using coach bolts.
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By the way, the light bar on the Jimny. It had to go.
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Saw track made for my circular saw.
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Tony.
 
It seems we’re going to have to find new tool projects for you to keep you busy in retirement Tony. :thumbsup:
I’ll kick off a list for others to add too :whistle:

A pair of saw horses!
 
I wouldn't use them Ian, but I have a selection of B&D Workmates. Pick them up for £5 or less. I was given an unused one for free.

Tony.
 
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