SeeSome 34 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 After falling in love with all of the beautiful wooden gaming accessories coming out these days (from Dog Might in particular, but also from other talented companies like Wyrmwood Gaming and Elderwood Academy), I've just signed up for an 8-week Intro to Woodworking class at my local adult ed center (in Cambridge, MA) so I can create one of these nifty items for myself. The class I'm taking guides us through constructing a lidded cherry & walnut box, which I may then line with felt to turn it into a dice chest of my own. The class runs through November and I'll post my finished project here after I'm done. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 758 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Can't wait to see it! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Konas 4,279 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Very pumped to see the work you do. I only ever have one piece of advice for people getting into woodworking...please, have a healthy respect for tablesaws. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I had a 5th grade teacher that cut into his leg accidentally with a circular saw sometime prior to me being in his class. He used to freak kids out by sticking pins into his thigh where the nerves had died from the injury. On a related note to SeeSome, I have a friend that recently turned a hobby in woodworking into his own business doing small scale projects for people. I'll have to post a couple of his creations, they are pretty neat. He did a full-on gaming table similar to the Ultimate Gaming Tables on kickstarter right now a couple of years ago for a friend, he's built some cool chessboards and cutting boards too. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 As promised 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Konas 4,279 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 @Ian Coyle Very nice work. We all have made cutting boards and chess boards as well. My pride and joy is my coffee table made out of Kentucky Coffee Tree wood. Also, has a built in bottle opener. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeeSome 34 Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Those are beautiful! A great inspiration for me to try and take up the hobby. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RomyCat 1,050 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Ian, your work look awesome. I have learned working with wood can be fun too, though my project is not is not beautiful like yours. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 5 hours ago, RomyCat said: Ian, your work look awesome. I have learned working with wood can be fun too, though my project is not is not beautiful like yours. I wish I were that talented. Those were done by a friend of mine 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyIke 875 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 That is awesome! I've been feeling the woodworking itch of late as well. I may have to seek out a local space where I can learn the basics. I recently stumbled upon a YouTube series called "Joint Venture" by a gentleman named Dorian Bracht. They are fascinating. Joint Venture Ep.1: Wedged, mitered through tenons (Japanese Joinery) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeeSome 34 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 I realized that I never posted the photos that I promised of the completed project from my first woodworking class. So here they are. A simple, classic cherry box with walnut accents that the instructor had us build using various techniques that got us some practice on each of the tools in the shop. The class was fun, and I love the end result, but I think this type of woodworking isn't for me. The precision required to get every cut exactly right, then cleanly glue the pieces together was and interesting project but it didn't call out to me as a hobby. OTOH, the shop also offers classes on turning wood for bowls and pens and I'm thinking I might give that a try to see if I find that a more enjoyable project. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElysianPeace 624 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 That’s so cool! How long was the class? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SeeSome 34 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thanks. This particular class was through a local adult ed center (Cambridge, MA). It was 8 three-hour sessions (held once-a-week) and included instructions on how to operate various tools in the woodshop, principles of woodworking, and time to work on the box. The same instructor also teaches more advanced classes on building stools, fancier joinery, and other topics. If I do the turning class, that would be through a local Woodcraft supply store, rather than the adult ed center. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Konas 4,279 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 1/17/2018 at 4:31 PM, SeeSome said: Thanks. This particular class was through a local adult ed center (Cambridge, MA). It was 8 three-hour sessions (held once-a-week) and included instructions on how to operate various tools in the woodshop, principles of woodworking, and time to work on the box. The same instructor also teaches more advanced classes on building stools, fancier joinery, and other topics. If I do the turning class, that would be through a local Woodcraft supply store, rather than the adult ed center. Nice work. Solid joinery. There are about 6 of us that would love to buy a lathe and get to some turning. Maybe someday when I have 10 mins to spare. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 My buddy that made the other items above got a lathe recently and made this hourglass for another friend of ours with it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Konas 4,279 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 1:28 PM, Ian Coyle said: My buddy that made the other items above got a lathe recently and made this hourglass for another friend of ours with it. That's sweet. The turned wood is Cherry. What are the end caps made of? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Not sure, I'll have to ask him 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 He actually had a close call yesterday and nearly cut the tip of his finger off. As it is, he sawed a short way into the bone and broke it in the process but they were able to save the finger (and tip I think). 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 6,317 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 19 hours ago, Ian Coyle said: He actually had a close call yesterday and nearly cut the tip of his finger off. As it is, he sawed a short way into the bone and broke it in the process but they were able to save the finger (and tip I think). Yikes! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RomyCat 1,050 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Hope he is ok. That is scary. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 2/9/2018 at 5:23 AM, Konas said: That's sweet. The turned wood is Cherry. What are the end caps made of? So he says the ends are cherry and and turned wood was cedar or something (memory failing me) 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Pickle 648 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 And he is ok, didn’t lose the tip of the finger or anything. He’s got a nice splint on for now though 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zenithsplendor 334 Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Really glad he is OK 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyIke 875 Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 One of my friends recently returned from living in Pakistan. While there she commissioned an amazing set of furniture. The woodworker had carved antique Rosewood beam originally from a castle in Multan. She had him build a dining table, coffee table, and two end tables using the beam, along with other pieces of antique Rosewood for the table tops. The things look ridiculously cool. She didn’t know beyond “Rosewood” what the specific wood species was, but man does it look great. Coffee table: Side of coffee table: Top of dining table: Legs of dining table, old beam: Underside of dining table, this is the center portion of the beam, and is carved on three sides: End table: So yeah, I’m jealous. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barb Bliss 6,317 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 @LuckyIke, Too bad she didn't get a headboard made too. I'd never want to leave the table. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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