Wow! I found this site through a friend. Now I am inspired. I have always believed I can learn to do just about anything. I want to build something so bad I can hardly stand it. I love doing things myself for my family; sewing crafts and clothes, making soaps and candles, cooking and baking from scratch and I hope to add more to my list to include making our own furniture pieces. I have 2 adorable children and a loving husband who works hard to take care of us. I homeschool our children and we really enjoy it.
The first on my list of furniture pieces I would like to build is a tv console, counter height/fold able cutting table (fore my sewing addiction) and book shelves for all our books. I would love to build in that order, but am not sure if I can or not.
I love the modified apothecary media that another member made...
http://ana-white.com/2011/01/m.....stand.html
It is labeled as advanced. Hmmm. Let me see. The tools that I know we already have are a saw, sander, hammer, drill, screw driver. What about this makes it advanced? Can I build it with the tools I already have? I am the type that if I have clear instructions and understanding of what I am doing I can do it. It is like following a recipe for cookies, kind of hard to mess that up. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration, creativity and help. I love this site!!
Tsu Dho Nimh
Mon, 01/24/2011 - 05:19
The drawers require very precise cutting, and the size of it can be difficult to handle.
sweetiem
Mon, 01/24/2011 - 06:32
Is it really all that hard to cut precisely? I am a sewer and am used to taking measurements and understand the need for accuracy in all my cuts in order to get things to line up currectly. I am assuming by the size you are talking about putting all the pieces together to make the final product. I do have a hubby that could help for this step. I just want to fully understand if it is something I can do or not before I purchase what is required. I do appreciate any all help and oppinions. Thanks
Tsu Dho Nimh
Mon, 01/24/2011 - 11:14
If you can make the cuts square and the measurments precise, and you are accustomed to0 putting things together, you should be able to do it.
Clamps always help, as does a miter saw and a pockethole jig.
NOTE: saws remove a tiny sliver of wood you have to account for. Just sawing on the line can leave you a teensy bit off, and wood doesn't stretch like fabric.
Average Joe
Sun, 08/31/2014 - 21:38
You can do it
If you have good quality tools, you can do it. A good miter saw and table saw will make any job easier. Make sure you have high quality blades too. Usually the ones that come on the saw are not very good. Diablo blades are very good and worth the money. You should have a large work space that isn't cluttered. It's nice to be able to walk around your shop and work piece without having to step over and around things. It's safer too. Make sure you have excellent lighting. Shadows in the wrong areas can make taking measurements and marking cut lines more difficult. Get a good straight edge too, they are not expensive. Above all, be safe and have fun.
Good luck