Before I start - Thanks everyone for al the great posts. I have been
googling this group for a long time and have made a few posts myself, its a
tremendous resource. Read to end for my question. Thanks for indulging.
I have never been able to get too serious into woodworking due to limited
space. That limited space has guided my tool purchases or non purchases. I
am finally in a new house with a proper garshop (Is that what ya'll call
it?).
Anyway, I have a new Griz 1023s on the way. YEA. The deal was, of course,
that I would make some furniture for the new house!
I need some advice on which project may be best for me to get warmed up with
building some furniture.
Tools at my disposal - Griz1023s, 6" Jointer, 12"DP, Air Nailers, Air
stapler, Misc drills, circ saws, hand tools, clamps, router, router table,
SCMS, etc.
Past projects....
Dollhouse/bookcase - poplar painted
Coffee table - Pine and tile top
800 sq ft second story addition with built-ins (Windows seat with lids that
open) Oak veneer ply and moldings
Restoration of 1800s cottage - windows, walls, foundation, etc
OK - So I consider myself a newbie at building fine furniture. I tend to
lean toward being a normite vs a neander.
My question - On the list of projects is a sofa table and a book shelf. The
book shelf will be cherry with moldings, scale, look, finish to match an
entertainment center and coffee table. The Sofa table will not be in as
close of proximity to entertainment ctr and will be most likely simpler
lines, also in cherry. Which project would be better given my tool corral
and limited furniture making experience? Neither? Something else?
TIA
"Brikp" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
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> I have never been able to get too serious into woodworking due to limited
> space. That limited space has guided my tool purchases or non purchases. I
> am finally in a new house with a proper garshop (Is that what ya'll call
> it?).
>
> Anyway, I have a new Griz 1023s on the way. YEA. The deal was, of course,
> that I would make some furniture for the new house!
>
> I need some advice on which project may be best for me to get warmed up with
> building some furniture.
>
...
How about some jigs to use with the new tablesaw? A crosscut sled and
a tenoning jig, in particular. Those would be useful in whatever you
make next, whether it be an end table, sofa table, bookshelf, etc.
Cheers,
Nate
"Brikp" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> My question - On the list of projects is a sofa table and a book
> shelf. The book shelf will be cherry with moldings, scale, look,
> finish to match an entertainment center and coffee table. The Sofa
> table will not be in as close of proximity to entertainment ctr and
> will be most likely simpler lines, also in cherry. Which project would
> be better given my tool corral and limited furniture making
> experience? Neither? Something else?
>
Congrats on the new arrival.
There has been over the last couple of days a thread about the new
Woodworking Magazine, from the editors of Popular Woodworking. They have
(Issue 2) an article, with LOTS of supporting material, about building a
classic Shaker style side table. This project could, for someone of your
current skills, be modified to fit your sofa table needs, and get you
started on your fine furniture odessey.
Lots of how-tos, and whys, and alternate methods to accomplish something.
A good investment of $5, before you start on $150 worth of cherry.
The Shaker side table is an early project in the adult education coursework
I took, 33 years after graduating from high school. Wish I hadn't made
mine from red oak.
Patriarch
Congrats on th new 1023s. I have had mine for two years and love it.
Based on your comment and experience I don't know if you need 'warmed up'.
Your first fun project will be to set the saw up and get everything
adjusted. If you are wanting to get acquainted with the saw and the way it
performs, the table or shelf projects will be good starters.
By the way, you are going to need help manhandling that saw when it comes
in. Open the carton and remove the wings and anything else you see loose
before trying to unload or move it. The wings alone are heavy. From your
previous post I assume you did not get the mobile base. If you did, put the
saw on the base before you attach anything. I tied the base to the shipping
pallet and my wife and I could rock it from pallet to base.
Rjo
"Brikp" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Before I start - Thanks everyone for al the great posts. I have been
> googling this group for a long time and have made a few posts myself, its
a
> tremendous resource. Read to end for my question. Thanks for indulging.
>
> I have never been able to get too serious into woodworking due to limited
> space. That limited space has guided my tool purchases or non purchases. I
> am finally in a new house with a proper garshop (Is that what ya'll call
> it?).
>
> Anyway, I have a new Griz 1023s on the way. YEA. The deal was, of course,
> that I would make some furniture for the new house!
>
> I need some advice on which project may be best for me to get warmed up
with
> building some furniture.
>
> Tools at my disposal - Griz1023s, 6" Jointer, 12"DP, Air Nailers, Air
> stapler, Misc drills, circ saws, hand tools, clamps, router, router table,
> SCMS, etc.
>
> Past projects....
> Dollhouse/bookcase - poplar painted
> Coffee table - Pine and tile top
> 800 sq ft second story addition with built-ins (Windows seat with lids
that
> open) Oak veneer ply and moldings
> Restoration of 1800s cottage - windows, walls, foundation, etc
>
> OK - So I consider myself a newbie at building fine furniture. I tend to
> lean toward being a normite vs a neander.
>
> My question - On the list of projects is a sofa table and a book shelf.
The
> book shelf will be cherry with moldings, scale, look, finish to match an
> entertainment center and coffee table. The Sofa table will not be in as
> close of proximity to entertainment ctr and will be most likely simpler
> lines, also in cherry. Which project would be better given my tool corral
> and limited furniture making experience? Neither? Something else?
>
> TIA
>
>
>
>