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Hi all, I am a teacher and traveling to my Virginia mountain vacation home this weekend to stay for the summer, and I got it in my head to build a woodworking bench. After two months of research, I think I am settling on a bench that is a combination of Christopher Schwarz's Roubo workbench...

All right, it has finally happened... the wife is ready for an extended deck. As many of you know in Apex, the town is super-anal about codes, permits, inspections, etc.. I figure I will take advantage of the fee holiday and go on and sign up for a deck extension. I went to their website...

hello all, I need to build a dogpen that is elevated, just like a normal deck on a house. My question is , what can I treat/paint the deck (pressure treated lumber) with that will hold up to dog claws and the obvious dog mess that can be hosed off daily? I was thinking of that epoxy-based paints...

I've got learn to use a computer. I've also got to build a cradle for granddaughter. I have some cypress. Would this be a good wood to use and what would be a safe finish to use? I hope I am posting right.

What the best wood for building a wood plank boat, white oak?

My shop has outgrown my garage and I am talking the other half into letting me put in a small barn as a woodshop. I have been thinking about something in the size I find at HDepot with two stories, but I know it can be built or contracted for less. Does anyone happen to have plans for one or...

a workshop next to my house. There's an interesting thread over on woodnet talking about the different types of construction, the building costs in different areas of the country, and the work that can be sub-contracted out and the work that can be done by the home owner. I'm considering a...

I found an article about building the T-square table saw fence. It gives detail drawing and steps needed for building one. The total material cost is only $76.00. Please free to download the file. Enjoy reading. If anyone builds one, please share it with us. Have a nice weekend. Qui

I have built a few simple items for a gentleman and he has asked me to build a cash wrap for him. It could me made out of birch plywood and hardwood for the trim, drawers,etc. I am a little concerned this may be out of my league (particularly the drawers and overall layout) so I am wondering if...

Hey everybody This is my first post but I have been reading your comments for some time. My name is Rick and I'm a sheet metal fabricator by trade (30 years) and a weekend woodworker for enjoyment. Basically I've just been making frames for my stained glass projects and a few small tables and...

I've seen several members asking about software to publish websites. The SiteBuilder application from Yahoo Small Business is free and very nice as a basic web tool. http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/index.php I'm the webmaster for my church and have built the site using this software...

Greetings All, I'm Matt, newbee here. I e-mailed David before posting here to make sure it was ok. I own a small side business called JEM Watercraft http://www.jemwatercraft.com . I design mostly canoes and kayaks for folks who like to build there own boats from plywood, epoxy, and fiberglass...

One of the power tools that I inherited from my father is an old Craftsman 6" jointer. The problem is that he had it mounted on a bench that was built into his workshop. When I brought the jointer home, I couldn't bring the bench, so I am going to have to build a new stand. The stand will not...

Hi..I just discovered this site over the holidays. "Wow" pretty much sums it up. I've been a rank amateur for a number of years...done a lot of DIY on my house, etc. but now I'm going to try my hand at stuff that requires something smaller than a 2x4. I'm looking to build a basic cabinet...

Ok, I'm starting a new job in a few days. Once I've settled in I'd like to make a new workbench. I'm a big fan of traditional benches, Tage Frid and Frank Klausz' benches in particular. Does anyone have any reasons for or against building a bench like this, or would anyone suggest anything else?

I am building a fence for a display the company I work for is setting up at the Southern Ideal Home Show here in Raleigh. I have found a source for kiln dried after treating (KDAT)pressure treated lumber. I want to use it to minimize twisting and bowing, and to allow it to be painted sooner. I...