Season two will be an exciting mix of unique projects and innovative shop upgrades. We start the season off with an updated design of our folding router table and end with a steamship-style deck chair. We will also create a backgammon board, make upgrades to your miter gauge and build an elegant dressing mirror.
Each project comes with free project plans, allowing you to follow along with the show, then build the project for your shop! Plans for each project can be found in our Plans Store, along with a variety of other plans as well.
In part 2 of our Steamship Deck Chair build, we actually return to Advantage Lumber to find out about sustainable plantation grown teak as an option for your build, then we complete the sub-assemblies, test out the folding action, finish the chairs and do the final assembly.
A full set of free plans are available as always, and I created a parts list from 4 foot pieces of stock so having them shipped is easier!
Woodcademy TV returns with part 1 of our Steamship Deck Chair build.
We start with a visit to Advantage Lumber to find the right wood, work with a sclae model to finalize the details, and get all the parts made up. One busy episode!
As always there will be a free set of full plans for making your own Deck Chairs. It will be released with Episode 17
Working in professional woodshops over the years, I have learned which features I want in my own Drill Press Table, and this one includes them all as well as a few new ideas.
The fence clamps to the edges of the table rather than using slots in the table to improve the setting and locking, the throat plate has been positioned to improve usability and require less frequent replacement, and there is an innovative vertical face that allows for drilling into tall parts without needing to disturb the set up of the cast iron table.
The table is easy to build in most shops and does not cost a lot to make. The plans include measured drawings for a floor model drill press as well as a 16” model, and instructions are included to help adapt the measurements for any size machine.
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This Edwardian style dressing mirror is an excellent opportunity to learn some highly useful milling techniques at the router table.
Episode 5 covers making the frames for the mirrors and how to order the shaped mirrors from a glass supplier. The mirror frames are profiled on the front face rather than the outer edges, requiring some new skills at the router table. Templates and hand tools see extensive use to create well-fitted miters that cannot be made using machines.
In Episode 6, the use of templates continues as the base of the mirror is built, particularly with assembling the drawers correctly. You will also learn how to adapt your lathe to a drum sander to shape the drawer fronts.
A big thanks to Infinity Tools for supplying the bits used in molding and shaping the frames!
Our free downloadable plans include links to all the bits used.
The miter gauge that came with your table saw is likely pretty poor, but that does not mean you are forced to buy a high end aftermarket unit. In this episode we will show you how to clean and tune your gauge and how to add set screws to fit the miter bar properly in your saw’s miter slot.
We then show you how to make a professional grade auxiliary fence to turn your miter gauge into a precision cross cutting tool. And we will show how to use a common office protractor to set any angle quickly and accurately.
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Veneering can be intimidating, but it does not need to be! As host Ralph Bagnall walks you through the design and build of this attractive Backgammon set, he will share a number of tips and tricks to simplify the veneering process and help you get great results the first time without needing specialized glues or equipment.
Instructions are included for turning your own playing pieces and dice cup, but if you do not have a lathe, these can be easily purchased along with the dice.
As always, a full set of plans are available for you to download so you can follow along with the show and build your own custom Backgammon Game.
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Woodcademy TV’s premiere project for Season 2 is an updated version of our wildly popular folding router table.
Episode 1 walks you through the design, frame build and creation of a custom pivot and locking mechanism for folding and transporting this unique folding router table design.
Episode 2 guides viewers through adding a router lift and miter slot to the router table top, making the aluminum bodied fence and creating a tool section to keep your router table organized and everything you need at your fingertips. - even on the go!
Our updated and improved folding router table plans are available FREE for download to follow along with the show and build one for your shop, including full hardware lists and sources of supply.
Download the Plans for free and follow along with the show!
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