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I am a wood worker too. Started out in junior high and never quit. here are some of the cabinets I made for my last house.
 

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A few years ago I came across a guy on craigslist who refurbishes compressors, builds three phase converters and buys and sells assorted other shop machines. I kinda stayed in touch with him and asked him to keep me in mind for a killer deal on the type and size compressor I'd like to have. Well, he emailed me and offered me the exact compressor I would love to have , but couldn't afford, and an air dryer to go with it at a price I couldn't turn down. Drove about two hours, picked it up yesterday. Had four buddies stop by tonight to help get it out of the truck !! Just have to get the right receptacle and hook up the dryer. One more addition to the garage and shop.

Awesome thread! OBTW, you still got that contact locally for refurbs? I would love to hook up with them.
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First time I've seen this thread and just went through the whole thing! Great workmanship! I love the workshop and your pics have given me a lot of ideas. I love the clamp column! The center space could have some shelves or drawers added too!
The miter saw station is very cool too! 20 foot I-beams! First rate idea and lots of storage in the bases!

How do you like the Clear Vue Cyclone? I just found out about them here on GJ a few days ago and it seems they set the standard to meet for small particle DC systems. I've been debating whether to try to build one or buy a ready made one. Now that you've had it for a few years, how do you like it? Any problems with it?

Thanks for posting your story!!!!!!
Cheers!
 
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First time I've seen this thread and just went through the whole thing! Great workmanship! I love the workshop and your pics have given me a lot of ideas. I love the clamp column! The center space could have some shelves or drawers added too!
The miter saw station is very cool too! 20 foot I-beams! First rate idea and lots of storage in the bases!

How do you like the Clear Vue Cyclone? I just found out about them here on GJ a few days ago and it seems they set the standard to meet for small particle DC systems. I've been debating whether to try to build one or buy a ready made one. Now that you've had it for a few years, how do you like it? Any problems with it?

Thanks for posting your story!!!!!!
Cheers!

Thanks for spending some time in my world. My ClearVue has been the best addition to my woodshop. The amount of dust and chips it inhales is amazing. With the added Powermatic air filter hanging from the ceiling, I no longer gag and cough my way through a project. I may even live longer. :dunno:
 
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Finished an interesting little project last night. The friend I built the dutch pocket door for asked me to build a couple of base cabinets for his customer's rustic cabin. She likes things that are unique and rough looking. Then she came up with some 2-1/2" thick walnut slabs she wanted to use for countertops. And a farm sink. The slabs weren't long enough to miter together so I had to get creative. The tricky part was getting the heavily beveled live-edges to meet. Refrained from sanding out all the bandsaw marks. It will get a few coats of tung oil. Also added a lazy susan in the dead corner of the sink cabinet. Came out OK. My friend thinks his customer will love it.
 

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Hi,

Just caught up with your awesome thread.

Did you ever figure out a way to slice that cedar round into table tops?

Either way, I have a buddy that's probably not far from you, he's on Thompson Rd, and has a portable sawmill.

PM me for more info.

All the best,
Tyler
 

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Hi John,

Got your PM and relay the dims to my buddy. I'll let you know what I find out. Either way you guys live close and have complimentary skills and connections - you should probably meet anyway.

I'm in Normandy Park.

-Tyler
 
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The big remodel we did earlier in the year (the one with the bamboo cabinets) was supposed to include a new entry door, but the homeowners could not decide what they wanted. They liked the 'Asian' influence (thus the bamboo) but weren't finding anything that appealed to them, until recently. The original door and sidelights were a 5'0" x 6'8".
We reframed the opening for the new 7'0" x 7'0" (with 3'6" door, 2.25" thick). Baldwin hardware. The sidelights have a pattern that can be described as "Asian", I guess. This was a long day.
 

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Thanks for stopping by. I don't usually have a lot to add to threads, so I try to post pics of what I do. I know how much you guys like pics.
 

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I just couldn't let the season pass without wishing you a very merry Christmas and let you know that I have enjoyed our friendship over the past few years

Have a great new year

Don

PS I just made my first saw dust in the vintage wood shop this morning.
I'm trying to build an outfeed bench for my table saw.
wish me lots of luck cause I'm gonna need it

D.L.
 
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I just couldn't let the season pass without wishing you a very merry Christmas and let you know that I have enjoyed our friendship over the past few years

Have a great new year

Don

PS I just made my first saw dust in the vintage wood shop this morning.
I'm trying to build an outfeed bench for my table saw.
wish me lots of luck cause I'm gonna need it

D.L.

Merry Christmas, Don. I'm sure we'll all be seeing some excellent woodwork coming out of your shop very soon.
 
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Been a long time since I added anything to my thread. There hasn't been a lot to show off, mostly basic remodel work.
I did have this one cool project. My best friend from HS called to let me know that his youngest son, who had recently graduated from Indiana U. with a music degree, would be attending a one year program at the Seattle Film Institute for composing music for motion pictures. This was great news since they live in Cincinnati,OH and I haven't seen David since he was 2 years old. Two weeks before Rob and David were to drive from OH to Seattle I get an email from Rob asking if I could build David a 'musician's desk'. Photos were emailed and I had less than 2 weeks to design and build this desk. And it had to be able to be dis-assembled easily for future moves. I spent my evenings and weekends in the shop , mocking up, building, finishing right up to the day of delivery and install. The time restriction left me using whatever materials I had in the shop .... birch plywood and some bamboo pieces from a previous job (and lots of threaded inserts, T-nuts, and 1/4-20 bolts). I didn't think to take pictures, but David sent me a couple. I think it turned out OK, he likes it.
 

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I know you haven't posted in this thread in a while, but happened to click on a link in your signature and here I am, 10 pages later.

Thoroughly enjoyed reading through this, especially with the photos of your carpentry. I've started building some basic stuff around the home and love seeing what experienced professionals can do.
 
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Thanks for stopping by .... and reviving my thread :lol: . Haven't had a lot of things to show off lately, and when I have, I forget to take pictures.
 
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Project completed several months ago. Interesting house. Main floor has 12' ceilings, VG fir trim, fir cabinets, lots of glass for the sunset views. There's a guest apartment above the garage accessible from outside and from second floor of main house. About 1000 sf of main floor is covered in "live roof" (??). Owners laid out every single tile on the floor for placement EXACTLY the way they wanted it.
 

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John, that's an amazing looking house, both inside and outside. The blue shower is OK but the multi-color one is not compatible with my double-vision. I'd have to shower or bathe with both eyes closed.
 
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