[For Sale] Custom furniture, woodwork, etc., made to order

[Toadmaster]

@Toxxyc

Here's an idea if it's applicable, maybe it could helpm, thinking this is what you got in mind? Didn't bother reading the previous comments though:
This is what I got, got a diagonal lip around the corners and one brace in the middle, super sturdy and strong frame, used it for sim racing before and no wobble. You can stand and jump on it, it won't break. Not alot of material needed and little welding needed.

ps, don't look at the cable management.

 

[Toxxyc]

Almost, almost done. A bit of varnish to go still and it's ready for pickup.

 

[DubDubZA]

Finished my work bench refurbishment - she was a little worse for wear after 8 years of heavy work. Good as new again.

Traditional benches should not be sealed, but this bench is exposed to some elements even though under roof - and would love my kids and their kids to one day work on this.

 

[RumMum]

Almost, almost done. A bit of varnish to go still and it's ready for pickup.

Your welding looks good........I borrowed a welder once, made a garage workbench, and believe me, I had to redo it 10 times and asked my brother in law to eventually do it right...

 

[RumMum]

Finished my work bench refurbishment - she was a little worse for wear after 8 years of heavy work. Good as new again.

Traditional benches should not be sealed, but this bench is exposed to some elements even though under roof - and would love my kids and their kids to one day work on this.

I want a vice like that myself. did you DIY? With a long bench like this, would prefer one on each side, for longer pieces.

 

[OnlyBreezy]

Personally ive been wanting to do a open case frame with 12mm square tube will hit you up when im ready.

 

[DubDubZA]

I want a vice like that myself. did you DIY? With a long bench like this, would prefer one on each side, for longer pieces.

It's a Record vice, my pride and joy.

I built the bench from off-cuts I had left from a massive custom roof truss job way way back. Laminated all the American Ash off-cut strips into usable sizes and built the bench (hand tools only). If you do woodworking or plan to, a bench is your most important tool.

You don't need a second vice. Drop a sash clamp in the vice for "medium" (up to 2m or so stock) and clamp the stock using the sash. For 3m+ clamp a support piece of material to the front apron and let it rest on that (poor man's deadman). I can manage pretty much any stock with just the single vice, the bench and a sash clamp. See this vid Alternative to Bench Dogs (yes I made my bench 100% from Paul's plans many moons ago before he had a channel). Honestly, there are some NICE benches/plans out there but many of them are totally over engineered for their primary purpose in my opinion (but hey, a Porsche is an over engineered Volksie - and I still like Porsche - I just don't need it).

 

[RumMum]

It's a Record vice, my pride and joy.

I built the bench from off-cuts I had left from a massive custom roof truss job way way back. Laminated all the American Ash off-cut strips into usable sizes and built the bench (hand tools only). If you do woodworking or plan to, a bench is your most important tool.

You don't need a second vice. Drop a sash clamp in the vice for "medium" (up to 2m or so stock) and clamp the stock using the sash. For 3m+ clamp a support piece of material to the front apron and let it rest on that (poor man's deadman). I can manage pretty much any stock with just the single vice, the bench and a sash clamp. See this vid Alternative to Bench Dogs (yes I made my bench 100% from Paul's plans many moons ago before he had a channel). Honestly, there are some NICE benches/plans out there but many of them are totally over engineered for their primary purpose in my opinion (but hey, a Porsche is an over engineered Volksie - and I still like Porsche - I just don't need it).

Hand tools, that is dedication and craftmanship, wow.
I do a spot of woodwork, mostly tables with old Oregon pine removed from floors and roofs. Also a few frames with old copper ceiling plates incorporated. Just a hobby.
Made a fruit table with my old "barndoor" type garage doors, left the bumps, cracks and some layers of paint as is. Love the old look. (mostly because it IS old)

 

[DubDubZA]

Hand tools, that is dedication and craftmanship, wow.
I do a spot of woodwork, mostly tables with old Oregon pine removed from floors and roofs. Also a few frames with old copper ceiling plates incorporated. Just a hobby.
Made a fruit table with my old "barndoor" type garage doors, left the bumps, cracks and some layers of paint as is. Love the old look. (mostly because it IS old)

Sorry for derailing the thread a bit...

Best thing about hand tools?
- Quiet - I live in a fairly uptight complex, haven't had a complaint about my woodwork ever - touch wood (lol see what I did there?). It does get a bit loud with chopping mortises, but I keep that for "normal hours" 10:00-15:00. My woodwork factory was an absolute horror on my ears, it drove me batshit crazy having to wear ear protection all day long.
- It is so much cleaner than using electrical equipment. My only dust comes from sawing stock, and that's not that fine airborne dust that clogs your lungs/sinuses like almost all electrical equipment does. I don't sand my stock, with a smoothing plane and a card/cabinet scraper I produce results that you can only achieve with 400grit upwards sandpaper.
- Safe. I supervise my kids, but they can use all of my tools without fatal/permanent damage if things go pear shaped (I try and keep them away from chisels for now because they are both still quite young). I cannot say the same for electrical equipment - spindle moulders, panelsaws, tablesaws, circular saws will never let you forget if something went wrong. Don't get me wrong I will use electrical equipment if it's available and for working on deadlines because it is helluva lot quicker - but as a hobby I will always choose hand tools.
- My bench time is my "Zen" time - and I'm fucking highly strung, so I need as much Zen as I can get.

Keep on making stuff - creative people are the best.

 

[RumMum]

Sorry for derailing the thread a bit...

Best thing about hand tools?
- Quiet - I live in a fairly uptight complex, haven't had a complaint about my woodwork ever - touch wood (lol see what I did there?). It does get a bit loud with chopping mortises, but I keep that for "normal hours" 10:00-15:00. My woodwork factory was an absolute horror on my ears, it drove me batshit crazy having to wear ear protection all day long.
- It is so much cleaner than using electrical equipment. My only dust comes from sawing stock, and that's not that fine airborne dust that clogs your lungs/sinuses like almost all electrical equipment does. I don't sand my stock, with a smoothing plane and a card/cabinet scraper I produce results that you can only achieve with 400grit upwards sandpaper.
- Safe. I supervise my kids, but they can use all of my tools without fatal/permanent damage if things go pear shaped (I try and keep them away from chisels for now because they are both still quite young). I cannot say the same for electrical equipment - spindle moulders, panelsaws, tablesaws, circular saws will never let you forget if something went wrong. Don't get me wrong I will use electrical equipment if it's available and for working on deadlines because it is helluva lot quicker - but as a hobby I will always choose hand tools.
- My bench time is my "Zen" time - and I'm fucking highly strung, so I need as much Zen as I can get.

Keep on making stuff - creative people are the best.

Awesome.
I have a lot of power tools, but find that some we buy, because we NEED it, and then never or seldom use it. (jigsaw everyone?)
One good thing Corona taught us, is how to get used to masks, so for now, it is not such a issue to wear one, with eye and ear protection.
Teaching my daughter how to do some woodwork, and using the dremel to make jewelry (we both do it badly). My son is not interested at all.

 

[RumMum]

Almost, almost done. A bit of varnish to go still and it's ready for pickup.

Did you try Woodoc 25, in stead of varnish? I use it for a lot of my lighter wood. It looks good and natural. I mix about 2 thirds with thinners for the first coat. Then normal coat after that.

 

[DubDubZA]

Did you try Woodoc 25, in stead of varnish? I use it for a lot of my lighter wood. It looks good and natural. I mix about 2 thirds with thinners for the first coat. Then normal coat after that.

Good advice. I'm a massive Woodoc advocate.

Alternatively Gripseal Resilience Matte is a good water based polyurethane, because it's water based it hardly changes the original colour. It dries insanely fast and makes cleanup a breeze.

 

[Toxxyc]

Did you try Woodoc 25, in stead of varnish? I use it for a lot of my lighter wood. It looks good and natural. I mix about 2 thirds with thinners for the first coat. Then normal coat after that.

I'm familiar with sealers instead of varnishes, but considering this is going to be a PC stand, I figured a varnished finish will work best.

 

[DubDubZA]

I'm sure he will be chuffed!

My "inbox" is open if you want to bounce ideas/costings/designs. Although I'm only doing woodwork for fun and relaxation now, I did build up a decent list of suppliers and paid school fees re what works/doesn't for the 7 or so years I did it full time.

 

[Toxxyc]

I'll keep it in mind, thanks man. For now, my biggest problem is getting a table or stand to stand "level" without wobbling. Yes I know you can cut one leg shorter and weld in a nut so you can balance it with a bolt or something, but that's not the goal here. Actually getting the legs equal and level on the first try is a PITA...

 

[DubDubZA]

I'm useless at metalwork, but it sounds like either your cutting is slightly off when breaking down your parts, or it could be there is some minor movement during the welding (like I said what I know about metalwork is just enough to get me in deep shit - I do know the metal expands etc during welding) - so this will get better with time and practice.

Get yourself a tap and die set and make a thread in the bottom corners then thread in a leveling feet the bottom. I'd put 2 thin nuts on the thread, before threading into the base, this way you can lock it in position once everything is nice and level.

I've come across many a floor that is not completely flat and level, which is not something you can prevent/build around, so maybe levelers are not a bad idea... my 2c

Leveling Foot, 38mm, M10 x 25mm

Diameter: 38mm Thread: M10 x 25mm Finish: Steel / Nylon

www.gelmar.co.za

 

[RumMum]

I'll keep it in mind, thanks man. For now, my biggest problem is getting a table or stand to stand "level" without wobbling. Yes I know you can cut one leg shorter and weld in a nut so you can balance it with a bolt or something, but that's not the goal here. Actually getting the legs equal and level on the first try is a PITA...

What about screw in/out wheels with brakes?. I for one like to move my table around, clean under etc. Wheels is perfect.

 

[Toxxyc]

Castor wheels are an option, but a fugly one at that, unfortunately. I'll definitely add it if the customer wants, but it's not my favourite.

Levelers are an option, yeah, didn't think about the floor being uneven like you said.

I tested this stand I built for @Eon (he said I can mention him here) though and it's level on all the surfaces in my house, so that's good.

 

[Eon]

I tested this stand I built for @Eon (he said I can mention him here) though and it's level on all the surfaces in my house, so that's good.

The stand is perfect, I am really happy with it. Some pics after arrival and in place:

It is really solid, really strong, and pretty much looks exactly as I wanted. Big thanks, @Toxxyc

https://imgur.com/8ZZdVdB

https://imgur.com/0skfTda

 

[DubDubZA]

Nice!

 

[Off-The-Chart]

I'll keep it in mind, thanks man. For now, my biggest problem is getting a table or stand to stand "level" without wobbling. Yes I know you can cut one leg shorter and weld in a nut so you can balance it with a bolt or something, but that's not the goal here. Actually getting the legs equal and level on the first try is a PITA...

assume you weld:
1) square/rect frame
2) square/rect frame using the first frame as a clamping/size guide
3) join the 2 square/rect frames together with support pieces in middle

?

 

[Dirtdiver]

Finished my work bench refurbishment - she was a little worse for wear after 8 years of heavy work. Good as new again.

Traditional benches should not be sealed, but this bench is exposed to some elements even though under roof - and would love my kids and their kids to one day work on this.

had the exact same ones in primary school

 

[DubDubZA]

had the exact same ones in primary school

Don't make em like they used to... The commercially available benches are an absolute joke these days (and stupid expensive). Best option is to make your own.

 

[Toxxyc]

assume you weld:
1) square/rect frame
2) square/rect frame using the first frame as a clamping/size guide
3) join the 2 square/rect frames together with support pieces in middle

?

Actually welded them 3 pieces at a time. Corner - corner and then the 4 bottom struts. After tagging I welded them in place and found the one leg slightly skew, and I couldn't bend it into place no matter how hard I tried. So I had to cut it loose and re-weld.

Thinking back, I'm lucky it's as square as it is.

 

[Mogo]

Will definitely consider it when I move to my new place in November.

 

[Off-The-Chart]

And BUMP to the top. The first one went well and I'm getting the hang of working out prices, guys. Hit me up!

so sexist





Mr Plasma Cutter

 

[Toxxyc]

so sexist

From experience, it's the guys who have to ask permission from the girls before they spend big money on big desks and stands and stuff...

 

[Off-The-Chart]

From experience, it's the guys who have to ask permission from the girls before they spend big money on big desks and stands and stuff...

but what if Viv wanted like a small vanity table or a small night stand for a light?

oh wait, nvm... she falls under the guys anyway

 

[Toxxyc]

but what if Viv wanted like a small vanity table or a small night stand for a light?

oh wait, nvm... she falls under the guys anyway

She wanted something anyway, but she's in CPT so shipping would have been a killer.

 

[SharkBait]

Okay, I didn't read all the posts....

What about delivery. I am in Alberton and I want something custom. Also 600mm is not deep enough for me. *that's what she said*