design

  1. ptt49er

    Home Theater/Entertainment Center Design

    Alright guys, my buddy just got a 50" plasma. Now once I get over the green eyed monster and can actually see straight again he wants me to help him build an entertainment center around it. The TV is going over a gas fireplace. The current design issue is removing the mantel. He and I both...
  2. nelsone

    Artist Table Design

    A lady I have done some work for in the past has asked me to help her design a larger table for her to do her painting on. Right now she has a table that is about 18"x36". She was originally thinking of just attaching a larger top, which is still an option, but the layout of the room really...
  3. SteveHall

    Modern end table design

    I would appreciate any advice or suggestions on a modern style end table design I'm working on: The box is intended to be curly maple and the legs and drawer a hard maple, maybe bleached but at least lighter and with less contrast than the well-figured (dyed?) curly. The biggest...
  4. DaveO

    Design help needed...

    My folks have asked me to make them a triangular corner cabinet of drawers. It is to replace something that they already have but it's too small. It is to be triangular in shape to fit into the corner 20" x 20" x ~28.5" across the front and approx 30" tall. They would like it to have drawers...
  5. NCPete

    Iturra Design

    finally got my catalog about a week ago, and it is frankly a mindblowing education on Bandsaws and everything one can do to them to improve their serviceability.
  6. W

    Hall Table Design

    Hello, I plan to build a hall table using some cherry and tiger maple. I have been looking for design and ideas for the hall table. Could any of you experienced woodworkers give me some ideas on how to use the lumbers and design? Thanks in advance and a ince productive weekend. Qui
  7. Ralrick

    Design Help - Angles are driving me crazy

    My wife would like a shelving unit for small 'paper punches'. The overall size is about 20" wide X 36" tall X 7" deep. I've drawn a very rough sketch in MS word that shows the basic design. Here is where I need some help: 1. The shelves are at a 30* angle so that she can see the top of the...
  8. michaelgarner

    Hall Table Design Round 1

    Well this is what I'm thinking. M&T joinery, I am going to do an inlay in the top center board. Maybe some beading inlay of maple in the legs somehow, (need inspiration on that one) Maybe draw mortise pegs on the legs made our of maple for contrast. Throw some ideas my way, I dont want to make...
  9. DaveO

    Newest WIP, design opinions wanted-Mo' Pics

    I've been given a little grief by a couple members because I haven't shown any projects in the last couple of weeks. That is because I have been working on this. I started it last weekend and unfortunitely didn't get as far as I hope to be able to post any good pics. Today I completed the last...
  10. Steve W

    Cabinet Design Software

    OK, I know that subjects similar to this have been discussed previously (I think I have read all of the relevant ones but correct me if I am wrong). I am looking for software that will allow me to design kitchen cabinets and provide cutlists for the various parts. I have downloaded a trial of...
  11. J

    Wooden boxes, design and construction

    I would like to try my hand at making wooden boxes from exotic woods. Can anyone recommend books on the subject?
  12. A

    Kiln Design thoughts

    I just wanted to run this by you guys who have also been thinking about and researching solar kilns. I will be building a kiln, but really don't want to run power cord out to where it will be located in my back yard to power the fan(s). I was wondering how (if I had a hillside) a two tiered...
  13. D

    Help on an Outdoor Chair Design

    I have a picture of an outdoor chair that appears to be made of alternating strips of wood (3/4 x 2" approx). The even number strips are the back, the odd the seat. The end strips are extended to become the legs. The strips are fastened together at the intersection of the back and seat and again...
  14. S

    design software

    I have seen many post on different types of design software. I need something that has the ability to design just about anything made of wood. I have seen some people post free software and purchased software. can anyone help?
  15. MikeF

    Design Template

    Forgive me if this has been posted before, but for all those who use Visio, here is a Woodshop Layout stencil that can be used with Visio. Harvey Chute - Wood Shop Visio
  16. B

    3-D Design Software

    Just got my latest issue of Woodsmith & they have a write-up on Google's SketchUp, "Design and "build" your projects before heading to the shop." They refer you the site where you can download it for FREE ! They also have a $500 version. SketchUp Home I downloaded it Sunday and played with...
  17. A

    Cabinet design questions *pics*

    On my back bench I am using flush inset doors. Each opening has two doors with no center stile. Questions are in bold throughout. Here is an older pic for reference: I have some questions about the bottoms (shelf) for upper or lower cabinets and alignment of the accompanying faceframe rail...
  18. DaveO

    Built-in design

    I am working with Jbrewer on a potential built-in computer desk/shelf unit. This is the basic design, based on site measurements and client requests. I am concerned about the knee space allowance. Any suggestions as to how I could gain more room?? I think a face frame is needed, so it can be...
  19. T

    Rikon 10-345 design flaw question

    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum, but I have been reviewing all of this Rikon design flaw info. I had my checkbook in my hand yesterday getting ready to purchase one from Woodcraft due to the 10% off sale presently going on. All of this made me hesitate - not saying I bought all of it yet -...
  20. R

    Coffee Table Design Ideas

    I got a request from my daughter for a coffee table. I made a comment about a tile top (since she's in college and will spill coffee and beer all over it). She thought that would be nice... if I made a checkerboard pattern of black and white tiles. With that look for a top... I'm not sure...

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