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Transforming an Old Fence Post into a Magnetic Dice Tower
I love board games and woodworking, and I’ll jump at any chance to combine my two hobbies. I’ve been wanting to make this dice tower for a while, and an old totara fence post seemed like the perfect wood to use. My videos are designed to be instructive, so follow along and let me know what you think!
Some of my tools:
Router - amzn.to/39B8vj2
Trim router - amzn.to/3xdowUH
Pocket hole jig - amzn.to/3DxARVG
Cabinet Saw (Similar to mine) - amzn.to/43rz0P0
Jig Saw - amzn.to/3j0Eom8
Circular Saw - amzn.to/3v9Nrab
Brad point bits - amzn.to/3K6rnmK and amzn.to/3x7uAie
Right angle clamps - amzn.to/3uP9zX8
Router Template guide bushing: amzn.to/3DcHCOE
Round nose router bit: amzn.to/3AWTsty
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How to Build the Perfect Drill Press Table for Small Shops | DIY Woodworking Project
Просмотров 16 тыс.4 месяца назад
Welcome back to Mac's Workshop! In this video, I'll guide you through the process of building the perfect drill press table for a small shop. This project will enhance the functionality and precision of your drill press, making your woodworking projects even more efficient. Some of my tools: Router - amzn.to/39B8vj2 Trim router - amzn.to/3xdowUH Pocket hole jig - amzn.to/3DxARVG Woodpeckers sta...
DIY adjustable artist easel
Просмотров 7827 месяцев назад
Discover how to create your very own adjustable artist easel without breaking the bank. Crafted from durable beech wood and requiring minimal additional parts, this project offers a perfect opportunity to hone essential woodworking skills. Perfect for beginners and maybe even seasoned woodworkers, delve into this small-scale project and elevate your craft. Some of my tools: Router - amzn.to/39B...
Crafting an Indoor Dog Crate from White Oak
Просмотров 830Год назад
In this video, join me at Macs Workshop as I take on a practical and aesthetically pleasing woodworking project. We'll guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting a beautiful indoor dog crate made from durable white oak. Whether you're a woodworking enthusiast or simply looking for a stylish solution to house your furry friend, this project is both functional and visually appealing. ...
DIY Router Table Part 3 - Dust Collection
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
In this third and final part of my series on building a router table attached to a cabinet saw, I will take you through how I built a vacuum box for dust collection. Unfortunately I also had my first router table accident, captured on video but lucky for me I wasn't harmed, it only cost me a broken router bit, which at the end of the day is pretty cheap compared to body parts! Parts used in thi...
DIY Router table part 2 - the fence
Просмотров 23 тыс.Год назад
In this second part of my three part series on building a router table attached to a cabinet saw, I will take you through how I built the fence and with a touch of inception, I use the fence to build the fence! :D Parts used in this series: Router - amzn.to/39B8vj2 Router plate - amzn.to/3MnSgqv Levelers - amzn.to/3MnlYMl Dust port - amzn.to/3nUKI4B t-track (KM tools) - kmtools.com/collections/...
DIY Router Table Attached to a Cabinet Saw
Просмотров 19 тыс.Год назад
Have you been wanting to add a router table to your woodworking setup but don't have enough space? In this three-part video series, I'll show you how to create a functional router table that can be attached to the side of your cabinet saw! In this first video, I'll be sharing the step-by-step process of creating a router table that is set into the cabinet saw, the second video will focus on bui...
How to make a cutting board: End grain vs face grain
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Год назад
My wife requested a new chopping board and I went overboard as I'm prone to do, making both end grain and face grain boards. I was amazed at how much I learned from making simple chopping boards, there's a lot to learn from choosing the right hardness of wood, the right food safe finish, what glue to use and so much more. Some of my tools: Router - amzn.to/39B8vj2 or amzn.to/3QvNF40 Trim router...
Wooden Magnetic hexagon gaming tiles - handmade without a cnc
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 года назад
One of my many hobbies is collecting and playing board games, Ive got way to many and haven't even played them all. One annoying thing about board games however is all the tiny pieces, they often get spread all over the table and are easy to lose. In this video I'm going to build a solution for this issue, some magnetic hexagonal tiles for organizing your cards and game pieces. DIY Montreal Hex...
Folding Outfeed table for a cabinet saw
Просмотров 155 тыс.2 года назад
I've developed some bad habits with my table saw that could cost me my fingers and they mostly revolve around not having an outfeed table. My table saw sits against the garage door and feeds out the door into the driveway, and the driveway is sloped, this makes it hard to have any sort of outfeed table. With this design however, I am able to keep my saw in the same position and know that the ou...
How to build a cross cut sled at any budget!
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Building a cross cut sled for your table saw is almost a like woodworkers right of passage. There are plenty of videos out there showing you how to build the ultimate one but in this video I hope to show you that you can build them at any budget and scale up the features as you can afford. Calculations Error per unit or EPU (mm or inch) ((A - B) / 4) / Length = EPU EPU x distance from pivot = t...
Drill perfectly square bench dog holes in your work bench
Просмотров 266 тыс.2 года назад
To make the most of your workbench, it needs dog holes! Dog holes really let you appreciate that your workbench isnt just a work surface but annother super important tool in your workshop. In this video I show you how I drilled dog holes in my work bench using a 3-4-5 triangle to get them perfectly straight and square with each other without the need for expensive alignment tools The dog hole a...
Workbench storage drawers on a budget
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 года назад
All that space under your workbench is wasted if you don't use it properly! In this video I maximize the use of that space but there are some important things to look out for so you don't impair the use of the table its self, whatch the video to see what they are. Sketch up plans www.dropbox.com/s/7ntcrherutg7d4h/workbench-cabinet.skp Cut list www.dropbox.com/s/8vq8vxt93vrz4si/workbench-storage...
How to flatten a workbench with a router
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Following on from my workbench video, this is how I was able to flatten or surface the using a router and a simple sled made from plywood. Using a hand plane is a more traditional approach to this but hand planes aren't cheap and I don't own any yet. Further more, I made a pretty rough job of the original glue up which would have made hand planning very hard indeed! The specific router bit I us...
Crystal Cabinet
Просмотров 7872 года назад
My wife needed a cabinet to store her crystals for her crystal shop in and I needed an excuse to buy more tools and here's the result! Its a faceless cabinet made our of birch ply, finished with Rubio Monocoat You can get the sketchup plan here www.dropbox.com/s/ba5yva5we3ks9wl/crystal-cabinet-plans.skp And PDFs of the cut list here www.dropbox.com/s/cvz879tg6ma7qqm/crystal-cabinet-cutlist-01.p...
How to install a woodwork vice
Просмотров 21 тыс.2 года назад
How to install a woodwork vice
Macrocarpa Woodwork Workbench
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
Macrocarpa Woodwork Workbench
Plywood cabinet
Просмотров 9782 года назад
Plywood cabinet

Комментарии

  • @petercorrigan343
    @petercorrigan343 9 часов назад

    Mac very cool. Well said Pete from New York . Maybe talk about your bench vise sometime .

  • @robertkat
    @robertkat 21 час назад

    Benchdog holes are always round, never square.

  • @AacisStudio
    @AacisStudio 2 дня назад

    thanks for the usefull video! ill try doing one like this for my drill press,

  • @PaganWizard
    @PaganWizard 5 дней назад

    This looks really clean, I like it a lot. If I may, I want to offer some tips for you. For the drill press table, you can make a long through mortise cut, maybe 120mm which would allow you to swing the fence for more precision drilling, you can also lay the fence on it's side, and drill two more holes for securing the fence to the table. This will allow you to make deeper plunges with your drill not getting hung up on the fence. Lastly, I have two tips for table saw safety for you. First, NEVER stop pushing your lumber completely past the fence before shutting the saw off. This can lead to burn marks on your lumber, as seen in this video, or even worse, kickback. Next, use your push stick as close to the right side of the blade, as you can get it, rather than along the the fence. This will help prevent kickback. You can see what I am talking about by using a scrap piece of lumber. Lower your blade completely, place the piece of lumber onto the table saw, against the fence as you normally would. With your saw off, and the blade lowered, push the piece of lumber through an imaginary cut, using your push stick exactly like you did in this video. You might be surprised to see that the leading edge of your lumber actually begins to angle towards the blade. This can cause binding and/or kickback, even with a riving knife installed. RUclipsrs Steve Ramsey and Stumpy Nubs both, have done videos about this as well.

  • @rokzavrl8411
    @rokzavrl8411 9 дней назад

    16:03 Hey! im sure you've heard of kickback... just want to remind you to be safe if you are cutting like that! if you are not careful you won't be able to create projects as amazing as this one! Be safe!

  • @LukasEragon
    @LukasEragon 9 дней назад

    Great video.....+ An unexpected SLC bees t-shirt = subscriber won!

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 9 дней назад

      Hehe, I used to travel to SLC for tech conferences (I’m a programmer) and I wanted to pick up an sports T for a local team and I loved the design of that one

  • @thatellipsisguy8984
    @thatellipsisguy8984 11 дней назад

    6:20 You can also use film-face ply…

  • @bijan4727
    @bijan4727 12 дней назад

    Hello. This was an excellent and very elucidated presentation. I learned a lot. You should make one for router stand and installing a lifter. I followed very well but at the end when you installed the movable fence I got lost. How do you move the fence and lock it ? Please explain. Thanks

  • @peterlewis4386
    @peterlewis4386 13 дней назад

    Just a tip. Your auger bit being too aggressive, a simple trick. The lead screw at the tip - if you file most of the thread off it works beast and drills straight. P

  • @CharlesGallo
    @CharlesGallo 13 дней назад

    In theory, you should have done Formica to both sides

  • @martyc513
    @martyc513 15 дней назад

    Is the dust box creating any strain on the Tablesaw wing? I wondered if the weight created any leveling issues. I notice you didn’t support it from the floor.

  • @dondavis769
    @dondavis769 22 дня назад

    How about a link to the push to open drawer slides?

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 20 дней назад

      Sorry, they were purchased from a store called Bunnings Warehouse which is only available in New Zealand and Australia

    • @dondavis769
      @dondavis769 20 дней назад

      @@macsworkshop Thanks anyway!

  • @johnbauer3801
    @johnbauer3801 23 дня назад

    That is defently the strongest outfeed table I have ever seen, (nice Design), I mite add, Formica is a Brand Name, that material is called HIGH PRESSURE LAMINET.

  • @erock801
    @erock801 28 дней назад

    what did norm always say…? lucky that bit didn’t go right through those cool invisible safety glasses.

  • @gray2538
    @gray2538 Месяц назад

    Hey Kris, could you post the dimensions you went with for the bench top. Cheers

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 28 дней назад

      Hey, it’s 1750mm long, 760mm wide

  • @gray2538
    @gray2538 Месяц назад

    Hey Chris, Really like way you explain things so clearly .... gud job mate

  • @GrantHendrick
    @GrantHendrick Месяц назад

    Helpful video. Thank you.

  • @thomasschafer7268
    @thomasschafer7268 Месяц назад

    😅😅😅 zuerst mal den richtigen Bohrer nehmen. Nicht das Spielzeug. Famag hss holzbohrer!!!👍🇩🇪

  • @fryertuck6496
    @fryertuck6496 Месяц назад

    Spade bits are nowhere near as neat as a forstener bit. Worth noting that drill presses, which forsteners are designed for, generally run a lower speed. Also why change a bit when you could just sharpen it? Still, good video, liked.

  • @skippylippy547
    @skippylippy547 Месяц назад

    Nice work bench. How much does it weigh and how would you move it if you needed to?

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop Месяц назад

      It weighs an awefull lot It now has two sets of drawers in it and I can only just shuffle it around the shop, but without the drawers, I was able to move it with just one other person Moving it onto a trailer might need more people tho 🤩

  • @GTtexas2009
    @GTtexas2009 Месяц назад

    how did you make sure the ne table extension is flush with th table saw even though you said the line is different on each side? and can you extend an outfeed table?

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop Месяц назад

      I think I just clamped a few straight edges to the saw and then to the router table but it’s not that necessary as I don’t generally need to use that part when using the saw I haven’t found a need to expand the outfeed table, I think it would get in the way when using the router table extension.

  • @neiljohnuk
    @neiljohnuk Месяц назад

    If things go awry when drilling you can use 22mm copper water pipe in an oversize hole to give you a usable 20.1mm hole that matches many commercial dogs and clamps, we started doing that for replacement Work Mate 'Professional' jaws that had steel inserts to eliminate wear issues from heavy use.

  • @joelrob8606
    @joelrob8606 Месяц назад

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark Месяц назад

    We always pick up a tip or two. I like the hole under the insert for the chips to fall. Certainly one of those "why didn't I think of that" Thanks and keep the vids coming! !! !!!

  • @grahamtunstall6881
    @grahamtunstall6881 Месяц назад

    Brilliant - thank you. Lovely bench youve built there 👍

  • @irishRocker1
    @irishRocker1 Месяц назад

    2:15 I bought a forstener set at a local retailer and it was very cheap. like €10 for 5x bits. It was not worth the money. they didn't just go blunt very fast, they were blunt to start with. I just bought a Bosch 20mm forstener bit for double the price of the whole set and its much better quality and works really well. dogs fit very snugly and dont' have wiggle room like with the cheap forstener bits. So probably whatever bit you use, its better to make sure they're good quality. buy cheap, buy twice.

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop Месяц назад

      I do need to buy some good quality bits, my set is average quality

  • @PrestosTimberFurnitureAU
    @PrestosTimberFurnitureAU Месяц назад

    Nice! I wonder if gluing the leather onto the base before installing it would make it slightly easier. Just have to adjust the dado to fit.

  • @scottmorris4914
    @scottmorris4914 Месяц назад

    For polar alignment on the magnets, place them in a column, insert in hole, slide the magnet column to the side. And continue on all the holes. They will all be polar aligned then

  • @NottsKnots
    @NottsKnots Месяц назад

    Drop saw eh? We have these unique creatures in the UK you should see, called Mitre Bears :) Oh, and nice tower ofc.

  • @bradleytuckwell4881
    @bradleytuckwell4881 Месяц назад

    That looks great nice idea with the magnets to

  • @derrickknight4985
    @derrickknight4985 Месяц назад

    Nice. Seeing as you glued the box together, I would have done the same with the tower and made it fit in the box. 🤔

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop Месяц назад

      Watch to the end, you can see it fit in the box 😀

    • @derrickknight4985
      @derrickknight4985 Месяц назад

      @@macsworkshop You had to take it apart though. 😜

  • @Timber2Toothpicks
    @Timber2Toothpicks 2 месяца назад

    Ok where did you get your aluminum extrusions. This was really well done. I watch this right behind your off feed table video .

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 2 месяца назад

      Some of it so got from Katz Moses’s store, some I got from a local shop called Carbatec

  • @davidkugler1376
    @davidkugler1376 2 месяца назад

    I know this video was created 2 years ago but a couple items for your consideration: 1) use a straight router bit for sizing the Formica sheet. It is a cleaner cut than a saw. 2) Let the first coat of glue dry on the Formica and then coat is again. This gives better adhesion to the wood. Nice job overall.

  • @onehandedmaker
    @onehandedmaker 2 месяца назад

    Hey Kris Just found your channel and I'm impressed. About to rebuild my drill press table, drawers and pretty much want to make it rise and fall electronically. Love your drill press video, Worth a subscription and like. Regards ONE HANDED MAKER - Australia

  • @dinarnow10
    @dinarnow10 2 месяца назад

    Howdi Champ ..Love this set up Indeed ..hey ..What brand name is on that Apron ur wearing ,plus you have an array of odds and bits inside the pockets ..what do u store in them ?..from AussieMan

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 2 месяца назад

      Hey there It’s a Katz Moses apron, I can get one here kmtools.com/products/the-katz-moses-20-oz-waxed-canvas-woodworking-tool-apron I usually have pens, a square, whatever I think I’ll be needing in it 😀

  • @davidsneddon2242
    @davidsneddon2242 2 месяца назад

    Excellent work and a really nice design.

  • @michebre
    @michebre 2 месяца назад

    Thanks so much.

  • @ralphhenderson6086
    @ralphhenderson6086 2 месяца назад

    Very nice

  • @ErfanGhasemy
    @ErfanGhasemy 2 месяца назад

    Mind sharing where you got the formica sheet from? I haven't had luck finding any here in NZ.

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 2 месяца назад

      I had a hard time too I ended up just rocking up to a local kitchen cabinet manufacturer in Whangaparaoa and they gave me some left over stuff for a box of beer 😆

    • @ErfanGhasemy
      @ErfanGhasemy 2 месяца назад

      @@macsworkshop ah yes, the kiwi way of doing things! 😂

  • @culhand
    @culhand 2 месяца назад

    Simplifying the Hooked On Wood drill press table, looks sturdy

  • @PennsPens
    @PennsPens 2 месяца назад

    The more pressing issue is the router machine itself being used for this home build. Tabletop routers require a minimum collet size of 1/2 inch (12mm), along with a matching larger shaft/stem router bit size. This is an absolute must, and a common mistake made in rookie home built tabletop routers builds. The issue is amplified when using tabletop routers to free float (no fence). Trimming items to size or shape while following a template using too smaller router bit shafts around 1/4 inch, that simply aren't strong enough to take the pressure solely on there own. Therefore just a matter of time before the bit breaks, just as yours did here - likely you got off lightly injury free. If you don't have a full sized 1/2" collet router... then to cut, trim or make the likes of round holes in thicker panels while using 1/4 inch (6-8mm) shaft router bits, should all be done using jigs (without trim bearing). And, cut in multiple passes and increasing the depth after each cut, until cut through, taking your time, not rushing apply too much pressure and load upon the machine or smaller bits. 1/4" tabletop routers are fine to use with a fence (not frea-foaming), again taking multiple smaller passes until to getting to your desired profile. If you choose to use an incorrect router without the larger 12mm collet size under you tabletop... you Will eventually get caught out and likely be injured - proven by states, matched with my experience within the trade. Also, Need Not point out the obvious, regarding feed direction cause you've already worked that out for yourself, lesson leant. Stay safe, peace out ✌️

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for the info That particular router can take both quarter and half inch router bits, I will be using the half inch ones from now on 😆

    • @pwknight7
      @pwknight7 Месяц назад

      Some interesting things in your build. A couple of suggestions: Use a hand saw when cutting narrow or short things....no need to use the mitre saw.... . The key thing I have found is that the dust extraction works much better when you have a high flow of air past the bit... so I use a 4" dust blast gate on one side to control the in flow of air. You may find you need to 'funnel' the dust onto your outlet at the bottom of the box otherwise it will sit in the corners etc.

  • @OldManPugh
    @OldManPugh 2 месяца назад

    Like your background music, sounds like Justin Johnson.

  • @Lukethedrummer21
    @Lukethedrummer21 2 месяца назад

    Hey Kris, did you you buy the router and router plate from Carbatec or did you go to amazon Aussie? interested if you went outside of Carbatec and had any links (otherwise ill check the Amazon links) thanks from a Wellingtonian

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 2 месяца назад

      Hey there I got the router from Carbatec and the plate from Amazon At the time I think prices were about the same but carbatec didn’t have the plate or the levelers in stock There are some links in the description but I think they are US Amazon links and don’t always worn in NZ ☹️

  • @m-jo5fs
    @m-jo5fs 2 месяца назад

    Very nice. Do you find any problematic deflection on the outer corners of the outfeed table, given that there's only one rear leg?

  • @geeta172
    @geeta172 2 месяца назад

    @ 09:27 Nailed it! Guess, Now it’s time to screw up!

  • @Selkian
    @Selkian 2 месяца назад

    You did not test your holes for square. The main purpose of an MFT is for accurate assembly. I went some way to replicating the Parf system. It would not have take much more to be more accurate. Please come back and show us how square those holes are to each other over distance.

  • @G.I.JeffsWorkbench
    @G.I.JeffsWorkbench 2 месяца назад

    A DIY version of the pricey UJK Parf guide. Love it. Thanks for sharing.

  • @camaroguy84
    @camaroguy84 2 месяца назад

    Did the wife demand a Herring after?

  • @lenpiazza8493
    @lenpiazza8493 2 месяца назад

    Brad point bit.

  • @Itsreallymarcus
    @Itsreallymarcus 3 месяца назад

    After you cut purple heart, put it out in the sun, it’ll come back to purple really fast

    • @macsworkshop
      @macsworkshop 3 месяца назад

      Yea, it’s pretty crazy, I’ve also noticed that if you leave it in the sun too much it eventually goes back to a boring brown again