I currently have my workshop at the back of my garage. Dust on the floor under my work area is expected, but my whole garage is now covered with saw dust. It gets on my car, all over the tools on my pegboard above my bench, everywhere. What is the best way to get this dust under control so...
I "finished" the cut for the backbone, and used a router to make the modified half-lap to connect it.
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So I've completed the "crossbar" portion. When I say completed, it simply means the pieces are cut and actually fit together. I still have a little shaping, sanding and finishing to do, but will wait until the whole thing is completed. My next step is prepping the backbone to attach this part...
I made the dovetail for the first side of the cross plank. This cross plank will join with the backbone (both maple) with a modified half lap. This dovetail was handmade with a handsaw and chisels. The other side will be done with handsaw and router. I'll post more pics when the other side...
My guitar is a 12 year old Fender acoustic. It has been sitting out on a rack for the majority of those years. It has survived moves from Charlotte to San Antonio, El Paso, and back to Charlotte. I want to build the rack to get it off the floor to protect it from the dogs and kids. I think...
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Here is the bottom supports for the rack. I used Sapele (thanks Bluthart) for the supports, and will use maple for the back. More pics to come
Leaving out the guitar isn't a problem, since it's been sitting on a rack for a few years already. I haven't worked with teak before. And thanks for the tip about the finish. I had actually thought about putting felt (or something else) along the wood where it contacts the guitar.
I want to build a guitar rack that will hang on the wall. My plan is to use a plank for the back (I have either maple or bloodwood for this—am leaning toward using the bloodwood). The guitar will sit very upright, and be supported underneath by two arms that are dovetailed into the back plank. I...
I made this to cover our firewood. The black tarp we had got ripped and then chewed up by a lawnmower. I used 3/4 pressure treated plywood for the roof/sides, and 4x4 pressure treated posts for support.
Made a cutting board for my wife for Mother's Day. The handles are walnut, the tray is wormy maple. I used 2 applications of mineral oil, followed by 2 applications of mineral oil/beeswax mixture. My stepson woodburned the designs.