Skip to main content

Making Furniture 1919 Responses

Last post: 1 year, 4 months ago | Thread started: Jan 26, 12, 8:04 a.m.

RespondNew TopicDisable Images

  • Centigrade

    Any good web resources you know of for learning how to build furniture? I reached the point where I just can't find anything well made at a reasonable price. Impossible to find decent chest of drawers!

    Jan 26, 12, 8:04 a.m. – Permalink
  • johnny_wobble

    you got a full wood shop for this?

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:10 a.m. – Permalink
  • d_rek

    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/57/Framing_hammer.jpg

    +

    http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_424/124909425891N3Sz.jpg

    +

    http://hci.frontstepsmedial.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/plywood.jpg

    +

    http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/400/64/64787e3f-e496-4635-bdd7-8edfcef35abd_400.jpg

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:11 a.m. – Permalink
  • Centigrade

    I've got a decent enough workshop. And I'll get tools / borrow from neighbours as required.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:11 a.m. – Permalink
  • d_rek

    There's tons of DIY references out there.

    I haven't found any definitive guides / papers on best practices. Rough carpentry will take you a long way. Plan it out on paper first, measure twice, cut once.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:12 a.m. – Permalink
  • Centigrade

    Yep. Lot's of good stuff out there for. I was hoping there was a site I hadn't found yet that had good clear and practical info... just looking for suggestions really.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:14 a.m. – Permalink
  • d_rek

    I'm doing a desktop right now. The most difficult part is figuring out how to assemble so that you're not looking at nail-heads and screws on the exterior surfaces. Finish Nails are your friend.

    I've thought about doing some other items: Coffee table, entertainment center / tv stand, tables.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:14 a.m. – Permalink
  • Centigrade

    My grandfather was a cabinet maker and his stuff is still rock solid after 60/70 years. Thats what I'm after... furniture for a lifetime.

    • me too, practice practice practiced_rek
    + add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:29 a.m. – Permalink
  • sine

    i did a cabinet-making apprenticeship in my mid 20s...
    i'd say you're biggest obstacle will be access to a large table saw and a planer (unless you choose to have you're timber cut to size and planed at the supplier).

    for professional assembly look into 'biscuits' and a 'biscuit router/cutter'.

    this is what a biscuit looks like:

    http://ianamillar.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/BiscuitJoiner.jpg

    biscuit router/cutter:

    http://www.biscuitjoiner4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Lamello-Biscuit-Joiner.jpg

    • i also built cabinets and hardwood furniture for a local workshop for 2 years, if you want to shoot me some questions.sine1/2
      ... questions.sine2/2
    next note >+ add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:43 a.m. – Permalink
  • elahon

    Look for classes. I took a carpentry class from a local company that does AWESOME work using old-world methods. We all made shaker tables from raw maple and ebony pegs. Not a screw in the whole thing. I think it was an 8 week class, and only about $80. The table came out great and is and is used everyday in our house.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:54 a.m. – Permalink
  • bulletfactory

    Email your nearest Amish community.

    • Mennonites round here :)Centigrade1/2
      ugh - they only do things half-assed - they drive cars and shop at Walmart.bulletfactory2/2
    next note >+ add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:55 a.m. – Permalink
  • sine

    for non-face and other structural assembly a cordless drill/scredriver is indispensable, especially if you're gonna work alone. plus a ton of clamps and jigs, square-clamps, etc...

    http://www.alltoolsdirect.co.uk/ekmps/shops/alltoolsdirect/images/metabo-12-volt-cordless-drill-screwdriver-bsz-12-573-p.jpg

    + add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 8:59 a.m. – Permalink
  • sine

    also try approaching a local workshop. just go speak to the foreman about your project... they're usually very willing to help people who are interested in their craft. may even let you use their equipment after hours and give a hand.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 9:04 a.m. – Permalink
  • Centigrade

    All good advice. Perhaps a course is the way to go... to get started. Cheers people.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 9:12 a.m. – Permalink
  • melq

    I'm a self-taught woodworker and have been building furniture for years. There are so many resources available that you can quite easily make terrific headway starting today—regardless of the tools you have or experience.

    Online:
    LumberJocks—http://www.lumberjoc...
    Wood's Forum—http://community.woodmagaz...
    r/Woodworking—http://woodworking...
    The Wood Whisperer—http://thewoodwhispere...

    Magazines:
    Fine Woodworking—http://www.finewoodw...
    Popular Woodworking—http://www.popularwo...
    Wood Magazine—http://www.woodmagazine...

    Books:
    Taunton Press—http://www.tauntonstore.co...
    Lost Art Press—http://www.lostartpress.co...

    If I can help in any way, go ahead and email me. I'd be happy share anything I know.

    • legendCentigrade1/3
      And there it is, the one tool you absolutely have to have: patience. Sometimes things just don't go as you expected them to.melq2/3
      ...them to.melq3/3
    next note >+ add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 9:22 a.m. – Permalink
  • moldero

    try to get in as an apprentice somewhere, or if you know a guy who does this (me was my dad) work along side him, better than any course you can take.

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 9:22 a.m. – Permalink
  • melq

    Yoi—links again:

    Online:
    LumberJocks
    http://www.lumberjocks.com

    Wood's Forum
    http://community.woodmagazine.co…

    r/Woodworking
    http://woodworking.reddit.com

    The Wood Whisperer
    http://thewoodwhisperer.com/

    Magazines:
    Fine Woodworking
    http://www.finewoodworking.com

    Popular Woodworking
    http://www.popularwoodworking.co…

    Wood Magazine
    http://www.woodmagazine.com

    Books:
    Taunton Press
    http://www.tauntonstore.com/wood…

    Lost Art Press
    http://www.lostartpress.com

    next note >+ add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 9:26 a.m. – Permalink
  • JackRyan

    Go to these guys and sign up for their catalog...awesome woodworking tools. The catalogs are great to look even if you never actually buy anything from them.
    http://leevalleytools.com/

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 10:08 a.m. – Permalink
  • obsolete

    these two are really cool!

    http://www.amazon.com/Complete-J…

    http://www.amazon.com/Art-Japane…

    next note >add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 10:35 a.m. – Permalink
  • Centigrade

    Wow just went into Lee Valley at lunch! Amazing place! And friendly staff. Such a change from Home depot.

    • i found this industry to be all about a passion for the craft. find the right people and you're on your way.sine1/2
      why i suggested going to a workshop as well. they're bound to be interested in helping you.sine2/2
    next note >+ add note

    You must be logged in to add a note. Login now or register for an account.

    Cancel
    Dog-earJan 26, 12, 11:09 a.m. – Permalink

Login or Register to respond to this

Skip to main content