Bisch Basch Bosch
Building A Pair of Speaker Stands in Oak and Grenadilla
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Both are extremely good value for money considering their performance! A worthy addition to any workshop with and MFT style bench I think.
Below are the links to the items from Banggood.
Enjoywood Hold Down Clamps: - uk.banggood.com/custlink/DGm8pwayCD?title=hold downs
Duratec Linear/In-Line Clamps: - uk.banggood.com/custlink/KvK9WuOEry?title=in line clamps
If you're a woodworker looking for potential stocking filler (I know...too early!) ideas or want some affordable items on a winter market stall, these are a great option to consider. A great use for those tiny scraps of exotics you might have lying around and couldn't bear to part with too!
You don't even need much of a workshop to make them either. A hand plane to dimension the stock. A fret saw for shaping and a hand drill for drilling. Just a bit easier if you have a few machines ;)
All the router bits performed well given their intended uses but, well enough for joinery and cabinet making?
Links to all the cutters below:
Flute and bead cutter set - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vGmZJZQ0rO?title=flute and bead set
Edge Banding V-Groove Set - uk.banggood.com/custlink/K3DICSn6r6?title=edge v groove set
Tongue and Groove Set - uk.banggood.com/custlink/3vviW8Qgrs?title=tongue and groove set
Drawer Lock Joint Bit - uk.banggood.com/custlink/KmDZC9Q4Wz?title=lock joint bit
It also has what appears to be a couple of unique features. The first is a dog based system for orientation the work and, sacrificial or zero clearance strips.
It has a lot going for it at such a reasonable price and can, I think, be comfortably mentioned in the same breath as Woodpeckers and UJK but, it's features do also throw up some limitations to be aware of. Watch the full video for more on that.
Links to the sled and other items mentioned in the video below.
Enjoywood Router Coping Sled - uk.banggood.com/custlink/Kv39ptJDaf?title=router table sled
Enjoywood Bench Dog type Hold Down Clamp - uk.banggood.com/custlink/D33ScFWmgd?title=hold down clamp
T-Track Junction 19mm slot - uk.banggood.com/100mm-200mm-T-Track-Intersection-Kit-with-Predrilled-Mounting-Holes-for-Universal-T-Track-for-Woodworking-Jigs-and-Fixtures-p-2018878.html?rmmds=myorder&cur_warehouse=CN&ID=62897736313795&p=OS111023860573201808&custlinkid=4232062
Tongue and Groove Router Bit Set - uk.banggood.com/custlink/Km3SC5cG0H?title=tongue groove bit set
Not having the sensitive electrical components of a cnc, this machine is happy being hung up on the wall when not in use, so ideal for small workshops plus, being a fully manual machine, there's no need to write programs for one off jobs or simple tasks like slab/board flattening.
I consider it an absolute essential in my workshop for my furniture making and more and, I'm pretty sure most woodworkers would feel the same having used it.
Mine uses a Mafell FM1000 milling motor but the trim routers from Makita and Dewalt can have collars made to fit, saving you a few quid.
Useful links below:
For aluminium profile, screws, t-nuts, spacers brackets and router mount, I recommend Ooznest for folk in the UK: ooznest.co.uk/#a_aid=629f6705cdd87
For MGN12 Linear Rails and bearing blocks, here's a Banggood link: uk.banggood.com/custlink/DmKiCD0nKs?title=mgn12 rail 2
For the T8 Lead Screw, C-Beam Z-Axis assembly, there's an Amazon link provided. You may find much better deals for the same on Aliexpress if you can wait: amazon.co.uk/MDD-Printer-C-beam-Sliding-Actuator/dp/B08WPRFX5K
Designed to cut a profile into Conti-board/MFC (melamine faced chip board), melamine mdf, plywood and solid woods, when folded 90 degrees, it creates a seamless outside radius.
There are though some challenges to overcome for the router bit to be successful. Are these challenges worth the effort? This I explore in the video and I think the answer is clear.
Thanks to Banggod for sending me the cutter to try.
If you'd like to look for yourselves, links are below. Check size options before ordering!
The cutter I used 30mm radius - uk.banggood.com/custlink/GG39EMreei?title=30 radius bit
Similar cutter type including 50mm radius - uk.banggood.com/custlink/3KDiyzr4gL?title=50 radius bit
Made from solid aluminium plate, my adapter includes a generous handle for comfort and control. An ample 30mm of travel available via the micro adjust and, fine tuning of fit and friction between guide rail and adapter.
Not the prettiest but functionally perfect. This project doesn't need and fancy machinery or tooling in your workshop. You can make it using just a bandsaw or jigsaw and a drill, tools just about any woodworker has.
Not only is aluminium easy to work with but, it can give your shop made adapters and accessories an industrial feel and should last a long time. Aluminium is almost endlessly recyclable/reusable too!
What's not to like?
Hope you enjoy the vid.
Find links to these tools and some I others shown in the video below.
Links are Banggood affiliate links so, if you use them to buy the linked tools or anything else, I may qualify for a small commission at no extra cost to you. And thank you if you do!
Hongdui HD27 Marking Gauge - uk.banggood.com/custlink/DvvIEISc8p
Hongdui HD26 Dual Ruler Calliper - uk.banggood.com/custlink/D3vihiScSV
T-Type Gauge with Caliper - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vm3SE88rjm
Dr Wood Multi-gauge (T-Type) - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mmDId98rIb
Hongdui Arc Marking Gauge - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vKGZhS9rIq
Dual Marking Gauge - uk.banggood.com/custlink/3mK9R9IJI7
Still needs a bit of a tweak to run perfect this cabinet but, still serves its purpose and hopefully gives some ideas of how to use up some of those offcuts and salvaged bits you might have lying around.
Companion viewing:
Making a step stool from plywood scraps - youtube.com/watch?v=yJ3_21K7cHE&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Making a lightweight modular workshop cabinet pt 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=IlM-G3vbtAY&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Making a lightweight modular workshop cabinet pt 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=Jn0Xdzq-Of4&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Hongdui Hooked On Wood T-square review - youtube.com/watch?v=g35XQZGPEc0&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Large 16" 45/90 degree triangle review - youtube.com/watch?v=xI7VOMywXOU&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
I was very surprised by the BASE CAMP M Plus mask. It is light, discrete,, easy to put on and adjust, easy to breath through and has great filtration (99%+ of particulates). I never took these cloth masks seriously before BASE CAMP gave me this one to try. Much nicer for long periods in the workshop!
Use discount code Bisch10 at check out for 10% off if you're interested.
BASE CAMP main site - bcmask.com
M Plus mask with nose foam (the combo I got) - bcmask.com/products/m-plus-dust-mask-with-nose-foam
BASE CAMP mask range - bcmask.com/collections/dust-mask
Their site is easy to navigate and on there you'll be able to find replacement filters, diaphragms (exhalation valves) and nose foams.
Hopefully, by sharing my favourites, it'll answer any questions and maybe even nudge you to try a few others depending on your need.
There really is no "one glue for all".
This is NOT a strength test. Just a look at different properties.
Featured glues are:
2 Part Rapid Epoxy (like Araldite)
Super Glue and Accelerant combo (like Mitre Mate)
EL2 Laminating Epoxy
Everbuild D4 PVA
Cascamite powder resin
I think between them, they've created another fine tool. A wonder to behold and variety of uses.
I highlight some of the claims about the tool I'm not too convinced by but, I don't think it takes away from the tools merits too much.
This tool was provided to me for the purpose of review by Banggood.
Banggood has a sale upcoming from 11th June '24 to 18th June '24. Hopefully there'll be a few woodworking deals to be had!
Links to featured items below (all links are Banggood affiliate links so, if you use them to purchase the linked products, or anything else, I may qualify for a small commission. Thank you if you do!)
Hongdui MT-2465 PRO Combination T-Square (Hooked on Wood Edition) - uk.banggood.com/custlink/K3v9m0gQzy
Hongdui MT-2465 T-Square Original - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vDKS36ebzJ
Hongdui MT-2465 PRO T-Square Accessories - uk.banggood.com/custlink/KKD9360QMF
Large 16" Aluminium Triangle Square - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vmGSG40A2Z
Hongdui KM-17 PRO Router Plane - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mm3IGg4AUB
Hongdui HD-19 Half Gauge - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mvD8G60NqN
Hongdui HD-KS22 Mitre Fence - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vmvZm64bk2
Enjoywood Dowel Maker - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vmKiv40Qk7
Made from scratch around 20mm aluminium round bar, the final result works really well.
This video covers my thought process and build.
Hard to say these are essentials in the workshop but they will certainly help with servicing and fine tuning. Even if only dug 2 or 3 times a year, I'll be pretty happy to have these around I think.
Links to these products below. I'll also link the other dial gauge options shown in the video. All Banggood links are affiliate links and, if you use them to purchase the items shown, or anything else, I may qualify for a small commission at no extra cost to you. And thank you if you do!
Dial gauge indicator, long/short, imperial/metric - uk.banggood.com/custlink/DKGIKPSQUg
Large 16" 45/90 degree aluminium triangle - uk.banggood.com/custlink/v3K83HZ7ng
Dial gauge package with additional gauge end set - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mGD9vFLOzT
Gauge end set (M2.5 thread) - uk.banggood.com/custlink/DKKZDtagyS
Table saw specific dial gauge, option 1 - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mGD8vHoBtR
Table saw specific dial gauge, option 2 - uk.banggood.com/custlink/GDD9GHo0tp
Jigs can be made for just this of course but, the angle fence for the MFT, using the guide rail as a clamp, makes cutting mitres on very small pieces safe and easy. What's not to like there?
Many thanks to Banggood for supplying the items for review.
Links to these products and complimentary tools you see me use alongside them linked below. All links are Bangood affiliate links so, if you use them to purchase the item, or anything else from Banggood, I may be eligible for a small commission at no extra cost to you - and thank you if you do!
EnjoyWood Dowel Maker - uk.banggood.com/custlink/D3KPuQuJuz
EnjoyWood Saddle Square - uk.banggood.com/custlink/m3Kt1s1P3D
Saddle Square variant - uk.banggood.com/custlink/KK3HTA1P3C
Universal Socket Adapter - uk.banggood.com/custlink/v3D51buFD9
90 45 degree set out square - uk.banggood.com/custlink/3K3Fwb7PGO
The ply rip construction is exactly the same as I showed in my recent video making a ply rip modular workshop cabinet. It's a great method to either make the most of a sheet of ply or, as I'm doing here, using scraps that wouldn't be much use for much else.
The small planks of spalted elm are from logs I took (with permission) from a felled, diseased tree local to me. Had them sat around for years, never really using them for furniture (with one exception) but, have proved useful for attractive additions to the workshop.
And so it began, using offcuts of poplar from a chair prototype, working on it on and off as time allowed. I ran out of suitable lengths of poplar offcuts and it was spring of 2023 before I could start work on it again.
By early autumn of '23, it was just waiting for upholstery - at the back of a long queue (the upholstery for my pieces is complex and takes a while). So, there it's sat, un-upholstered for 8 months now.
In this 2 1/2 year period, my little nephew is now not so little. He's shot up!! This rocking horse now comedically small for him, hence the "horse with no home".
I probably will still finish it. Perhaps donate it to a local children's charity.
I can't keep it around. Fills me with a sense of shame!
Thought I'd share the build (so far) with you anyway. Hope you enjoy!
This is exactly what happened to mine recently, bending my under rail piece slightly. Nearly ruined a whole bunch of drawer bottoms, though thankfully, they were only for me, not a client.
In this video then, I go about making the under rail fence stronger. Plus, as a needs must to maintain cut capacity, I redesigned the front pin for my hinged guide rail too.
Hope you find something to interest you in this vid.
Cheers.
I have 3 of the offerings available on Banggood to show you here (who have a sale coming up running to the 21st so watch the prices!) and there's little to complain about. You'll no doubt see them making many cameos in my videos this year.
The end of the video I take the opportunity to talk about safety and legality with regards BS-EN standards. This prompted by a recent video by @10MinuteWorkshop reviewing a similar and large replaceable blade router bit.
Safety is important and especially in woodworking. Not least because it seems very much one of those disciplines where any old Joe can have a go. Say it quietly, but even in the professional arena. It's just not regulated like the sparks and pipes trades for instance. Probably why it has one of the highest incident rates in all manufacturing!
Hope there's something of interest here for you. Links to the Banggood bits and Peter Millards 10MinuteWorkshop video below.
3 Knife Flush Trim Router Bit - uk.banggood.com/custlink/DvmtqNL8Ze
2 in 1 Router Bit - uk.banggood.com/custlink/3GKHMQlI9n
60 Degree Router Bit - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vDvVzblZiM
Peter Millards original video - youtu.be/EBJZlI9IVlI?si=m9et_u7uNZPmjXtm
When a clamp like this goes, starts slipping and won't tighten anymore, it seems a lot of people put it down glue on the bar. It's not that. The forces going on in these clamps is more than enough to obliterate even hardened glue retirements on the bar. No, turns out, it's the clamping lever itself and a premium manufacturer - Bessey - presents us with a neat fix.
And not just for parallel clamps. As mentioned, these are basically F-clamps so, if you have F-clamps that won't grip anymore, this fix will work for them too.
Following this fix, I give you my first thoughts on a cheap pair of Parkside Lidl clamps ...that turned out to need a fix on day 1! You pays your money, you takes your chance.
Hope you enjoy. Please share if you know anyone in need of this fix.
youtu.be/Jn0Xdzq-Of4?si=7A49MpNj709ZLJCw
Hope you enjoy!
If you're interesting in trying the hand-i-craft food safe wood conditioning wax (canauba), please visit the link below (not affiliate link):
hand-i-craft.com/store-1-2/p/style-03-g2rtt-swnxd
Hope you enjoy my taking you through this construction method. I doubt it's original but still worth sharing I think.
Given my tiny workshop, I can only really keep one of these fences so it really is a shootout to see which one ends up staying on the mitre gauge. Will it still be the Incra or, will the Hongdui unseat it on the table saw?
Both I use with the excellent Hondui HD-TB01 Premium Mitre Gauge.
Links to the fences and mitre gauge below.
Hongdui HD-KS22 Mitre Gauge Fence (inc flip stop): uk.banggood.com/custlink/DGKtUEbTJv
Hongdui HD-TB01 Premium Mitre Gauge (Standard 19mm bar) - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mmDHMRsfrC
Hongdui HD-TB01 Premium Mitre Gauge (Dewalt bar) - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vDG9REYBeV
Incra Telescoping Flip Fence: woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/incra-telescoping-flip-fence-18-to-31-metric/?sku=INC_FLPFN18-31&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4Wxtdy1OLyDwGc_N21Nj_Dus1orhSKlzplVfTcocjSsfHMwFt37XiOjmQaAkf9EALw_wcB
Incra Flip Shop Stop: woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/incra-flip-shop-stop-metric/?sku=INC_MFLIPSTOP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoKeuBhCoARIsAB4WxtfYwaZog0VSzPGMM5-3vxhA28tUmzrnQHfPJpD9PCjIP4FzLCGTMewaAuooEALw_wcB
The results of this combination made for some surprisingly accurate results.
And yes, although I'm talking about the Scheppach machine here, the same issue (if it exists) can be fixed for the same machines - as in it's exactly the same! - from other brands including Triton, Clarke, DK Rutlands, Lumberjack, WEN, Holzstar, Bauer (Harbor Frieght), Grizzly, Sealey, Draper and - I think - Aldi/Lidl too.
Links below to the little mitre gauge and the Makita carbon pad I used below.
Mini mitre gauge - ebay.us/3b284Y
Makita Carbon Pad - ebay.us/olsRsi
These LED workshop and garage lights I found on Banggood proved an immediate improvement. No standing back to see if I can notice any difference. It was just much much brighter! No doubt about as you'll hopefully see in the video. Thanks to having several adjustable or deformable leaves to partner the 7600 lumens, I'm happy to report there's no more dark corners in the shop!
It feels like industrial levels of lighting you might get in a factory. In terms of improvement to my lighting then, I'm completely sold.
Thank to Banggood for supplying this light for purposes of review.
Below there's a link to my actual light. I'll also link a broader search result for workshop lighting that'll give you all the options available at Banggood that might best suit your space.
uk.banggood.com/custlink/DGDPAAwqwC
uk.banggood.com/custlink/DGvPbbwkwH
This'll will be a genuinely useful addition to my little workshop.
Many thanks to Scheppach UK for reaching out to me and offering something for review.
Link to the machine on the Scahppach UK website below (not an affilliate link).
scheppach.uk/scheppach-oscillating-belt-spindle-sander-osm600
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The base is, for the most part, typical of aftermarket drill press tables or pillar drill tables that include an adjustable fence and flip stop. Mine really only differs in making a mount for the drill stand on the base.
Still, I hope you find this video useful, helpful or interesting if you're planning on making something like it for yourself.
Some useful links below.
For mitre track / T-slot tracks and sliding bars / nuts - ebay.us/veMTgl
Ooznest for aly profiles and fixings - ooznest.co.uk/#a_aid=629f6705cdd87&a_cid=11111111
For Banggood Linear rails - uk.banggood.com/custlink/GmGF4HwYci
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This is a straight up and down drill stand, not for angle drilling. I just wanted something that could drill reliably straight even with longer and larger diameter drill bits. I've not tried any drill stand that didn't have some degree of flex when pushed - except for this one!
Made around an Openbuilds Spindle Mount with a 43mm sleeve, it can be used with any corded percussion drill, or cordless drill/driver with a 43mm collar. This opened it up for use with my Mafell FM1000 milling motor, turning it into a mobile surfacing router.
If you're interested in any of the parts I used, I'll leave some links below.
You'll be able to find the profile extrusions, corner plates, corner brackets, sliding t-nuts and screws on Ooznest. For the Linear rails, I'll provide a link to Banggood who offer good value options on the MGN 12 rails I use in the video.
For Ooznest - ooznest.co.uk/#a_aid=629f6705cdd87&a_cid=11111111
For Banggood Linear rails - uk.banggood.com/custlink/GmGF4HwYci
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This tool can be set to your stock height/thickness, automatically giving half that thickness at the blade end for marking. This makes it a useful centering or centre marking tool, as well as for laying out lapped and half lap joints. Useful for marking out tenons too!
Much more handy than I thought it would be.
Thanks to Banggood for supplying this tool for review with no obligation.
Links below are affiliate links meaning if you use them to buy the item or any others from Banggood, I may qualify for a small commission at no extra cost to you. And thank you if you do!
NOTE: Item currently NOT available to buyers in the USA.
uk.banggood.com/custlink/3GGFBWl8CI
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This will allow me to utilise the plunge saw for reliable, clean cut mitres for my furniture components. Something the mitre saw and table saw are a little inconsistent at. Furniture needs a little more finesse than they can offer.
Avery straight forward build this one but, one I think could be of genuine use to some hobbyist woodworkers and tradesman alike.
Mine is mounted to a Benchdogs MKII Fence System but, as I mention in the video, it could just as easily mount to a couple of dogs with something like Dave Stantons "Dogs Locks".
I'm using a Mafell MT55CC saw and rail in the video but track saw and rail type won't affect compatibility.
For new 20mm profiles and accessories, a good one stop shop is Ooznest in the UK. Link below.
ooznest.co.uk/#a_aid=629f6705cdd87&a_cid=11111111
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I first used it for making 2, half sized MFT type portable work benches some years ago. I quickly realised that the beauty of the stuff is, as your needs change, you can simply disassemble all the components and remake anew.
Can be daunting selecting and buying components and profiles at first but, in no time, like fans of Mechano and Lego, you'll find yourself with a heap of sliding t-nuts, profiles, brackets and plates that allow you to get imaginative creating durable solutions for the workshop.
Check eBay and Market Place for used profile bundles to get you going would be my advice. It's what I did to get started and it saved me a lot of money.
For new 20mm profiles and accessories, a good one stop shop is Ooznest in the UK. Link below.
ooznest.co.uk/#a_aid=629f6705cdd87&a_cid=11111111
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The blade adjust on the KM-17 actually functions similarly to a ball screw Z-axis on a CNC, just in miniature. This makes for a unique user experience by making adjustment on the fly an absolute breeze compared to it's competitors. After using it, I believe it's set a new standard in functionality.
That, added to a machining and material quality easily on a par with Veritas and Lie Nielsen - all of which I 've used to varying degrees - Jonathan Katz Moses and Hongdui have created something a bit special. Not just workshop jewellery but, something that actually helps . I really hope they continue working together!
Thank you to Banggood for supplying the tool for review - and for doing so with no obligation!
Please find relevant links below. Links to Banggood are affiliate so, if you use them to buy the linked items, or anything else, I may qualify for a small commission. And thank you if you do!
KM-17 Pro Router Plane (with Depth Stop) - uk.banggood.com/custlink/33D5bhmmpU
KM-17 Router Plane (without Depth Stop) - uk.banggood.com/custlink/GDKtjUJeN8
KM-17 Slim Blade Set - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mv3HLzreAU
@BischBaschBosch @MafellGermany @Benchdogtools
As far as I can tell, this is a unique design. Maybe no other woodworker is mad enough to try it! It does however serve a purpose for me. My workbench being in the middle of the workshop and serving as an outfeed for my table saw, having a guide rail and alignment pin that can be as quickly set up as cleared away, without any assembly/disassembly, is a god send.
Anything you think not covered here is likely covered in my original video, link below.
Cheers all
youtu.be/PpPzwBRvxb8?si=TBn-N7uJxVxoEakN
Seems woodworkers workshops are never complete without 1000 clamps. I seem to also have created as many jigs and aids for clamping my - often testing - looping frame furniture designs too! Most of the previous ones can be replaced by these new little fella's though.
Love to hear your thoughts on them below.
See my previous video on angle clamping for more tips: youtu.be/B7I_pjwgEZ0?si=LCmVOW6UPG7MZWz7
This table was a trial for a new joint type at the top of the legs so I was free to experiment a little.
Only my making the two tone table top is covered in this video as there's already a video on the channel covering the complete table build. See here for more:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZyS3O-49kkI
It's a UK made and developed, resin enriched hard wax and sold predominantly via Workshop Heaven here in the UK. Link below (Not affiliated) .
This review test is more or less what I've put a great number of finishes through to arrive at those I use one my furniture.
Alfie Shine from #workshopheaven : workshopheaven.com/alfie-shine-hard-wax-polish-60ml/?gclid=CjwKCAjwvpCkBhB4EiwAujULMq6MwR4G7oRYzgNcWVPsJBi3L8PAPNsotHvecPN3rOkDnRvab36llRoCiVAQAvD_BwE
Well, I've finally done something about it! I show 2 simple fixes in the video. If it's something that's irritated you too, hopefully this will spur you on to just sort it.
The aim with these designs is to pay homage - in wood - to the minimalist looping steel framed furniture from the 1930s and 40s, from designers like Marcel Breuer/Bauhaus and Eileen Gray.
My preference is usually much lighter woods - White Beech, Maple or Sycamore for example. Here, we went with English Walnut. I think the walnut created a beautiful piece, its rich grain and figure adding interest.
When on show, this walnut piece is the one people tend to gravitate to first. Walnut does that!
Supplementary Viewing:
Making A Bent Wood Lamination Former: youtube.com/watch?v=eCdc4bAwxSY&t=260s&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Routing Machine (My Most Versatile Machine): youtu.be/pH54j7TR9O8
Stabilise Your Router: youtube.com/watch?v=hj6ABUUL0aQ&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
How I Finish My Furniture: youtube.com/watch?v=u6ocgiJ67Rk&t=2s&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Find us on Instagram: instagram.com/bischbasch
For such simple looking tables, there's a lot of work involved to create the seamless, smooth blend around the leg tops, stretcher and table top. Use of power tools and hand tools to create the effect. It's both satisfying to do and to run your hand around the finished article. Very tactile and, as an added bonus, have proved very easy to clean!
These tables form part of the Looping Collection for the Hibbs & Bailey Furniture Company.
LINKS TO SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS SHOWN IN THE VIDEO:
Finish video: youtu.be/u6ocgiJ67Rk
Routing Machine video: youtu.be/pH54j7TR9O8
It seems online is where people go to vent their frustrations when there's a problem - understandable - and I think these negative reviews of service might give a one sided impression of what service is like for most. My personal experience has been largely trouble free getting tools repaired. This includes this recent one from Bosch.
I thought I'd share my process and experience with getting my Bosch GMF (GOF) 1600 CE router via the Bosch website so, if you've never had to do it before, you might have some idea what to expect.
And no...despite my user name and my owning a few Bosch tools, I am in no way affiliated with the company.
One feature of this build people have shown interest in seeing more about, is the bespoke plywood spiral staircase. You can see that coming together at 5:54 in the video. 10 layers of beautiful birch ply make up each step. 9 pieces forming a sculpted riser, with the 10th tread piece featuring a fluted walnut inlay, and lipped with sycamore for protection.
This build was quite the rollercoaster and spanned the course of 2 years and was to prove the last job of it's type (site/construction) for me and my mentor. The build could probably have been completed in 8 months but it proved quite the stop start endeavour due to being on the grounds of a busy guest house, along with serious illness putting the job on hold for a number of months.
Apologies for the quality of the photos and footage used. When we started this project, I didn't have a Youtube channel and the pictures taken were purely for our own memories.
Hopefully that doesn't detract too much from what, I hope, is an otherwise interesting video.
Cheers
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My favoured clamping aide is the home made/DIY blocks made from scrap wood for the job.
The principle of these wooden blocks with a cutaway can be used much wider mitre joints too - on a waterfall table for example. Rather than a small block with a birds mouth cut away, you do the cutaway along a board the width of your workpiece. Just remember that centre line through the mitre!!
A really versatile clamping aide shown at the end of the video is the lollipop type. You can find these on the Aliexpress link below.
aliexpress.com/item/32960790504.html
This simple outrigger keeps the router stable, allowing you to confidently and accurately machine your parts.
If you're interested in the compression router bits I'm using in the video you can use the Banggood links below. A box will appear at the end of this video to direct you to my review of these bits after 6 months use too if you'd like to know more.
Bearing top compression bit - youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazg4RHZRN01ObWxHSVpMVzJPZ3VwRnYtcXkyUXxBQ3Jtc0trUGpUYTNTbnpvcF9sTFF0STVXem1pRGZod3Z2LVV2V0M1LWZXQ3ZfQ2NtZkUwXzN4dm9LX0lLaW50TDZrWlpSMVpGcTlWa2I5cm54Q1ROMUtkZWRqLWlCQTduZEtNSHp0eXlROUF4bmRpX3ZBV3JTVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.banggood.com%2Fcustlink%2FvKGJlLPD2Z&v=PBL5-TTUMOA
Bearing bottom compression bit - youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazE3a0oyX0JWWmJpeFM4TDc2QnE4eU5BQkw5UXxBQ3Jtc0tsblpEemlSU0QtTkd5VjExZ1REeXBTbi1YREpKX041THRObzVaOEwwNjZJVnlzbXd6UHdsYk1mQ3YzYkRGSDBCbjFTTGI1WG8tbnlNczRkV3FBdTVza0RJNG8xTmp2WTVWbFowMzBYRVFyMEdvdEFuUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.banggood.com%2Fcustlink%2FKDGCLot3MO&v=PBL5-TTUMOA
Spiral compression bit - youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVZVYWk1NThqeUVYZW5uZEs4dS0xTnZkWHNpQXxBQ3Jtc0trRXBRMks2NUUwZkhsZ0IwckloUWR2YnJYS213eWVuN05iNkkxd2RxM2pLNEFuS0RBODVTUVl2QUpiTlB0WmpKZWV6N0JwS3NsN0phUHBGMHM0a1JLcktYek14XzJucVp3Y1V3WUNueDZqSmVWUldZRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.banggood.com%2Fcustlink%2FmDDJjLPK2g&v=PBL5-TTUMOA
For the light coloured woods - for example Poplar, Ash, White Beech (unsteamed beech) and maple - I use a finish called Bona Mega. The natural/neutral one.
For the richer coloured woods - for example Walnut, Iroko, Cherry etc - I use my own oil/varnish blend.
Lastly, for oak specifically, I use Osmo hard wax oil. Their Clear Glossy in particular.
My process takes time but, with all 3 of the finishes after the 2 stage polishing, they would all appear to have used the same finish. They all share a pleasing glint and reflection without being glossy. All still feel like wood and importantly, are durable and low maintenance.
There's a fair bit of information on glu-lam and bent wood forms online. Not all of it good if I'm honest.
The type of form shown in this video is a male + female press. These are best for glued laminations, particularly those whose laminated edges will be on show, as they give uniform, consistent results.
You can also use either just a female or male form, using clamps or straps to hold the lamination to the form. Personally, I would say this is best suited to steam bends for the most part. Vacuum is an excellent option for wider sheet veneers.
How thick your strips or veneers for your lamination will need to be depends on a few things. In this video mine, at 4mm, were quite thick. As I was using a shallow, uniform radius, this was fine. If you want more acute radii. undulations and/or twists, it may be necessary to use much thinner veneers of 1.5 or 1mm for example.
There's lots of opinions on glues. PVA's, PU's, powder resins like Cascamite or epoxies like I used are all fine. As mentioned in the video, PVA's (and PU's) have some elasticity which may be desirable. Cascamite and epoxies are a more rigid bond, indeed "phenol resorcinol formaldehyde" adhesives like cascamite, as well as epoxies, have been widely used in laminations for a long time in construction, boatbuilding and furniture making. On lighter coloured woods, I'd recommend epoxy as PU's and cascamite can be a bit showy. The latter do have excellent gap filling properties though which could be beneficial and, on darker woods, their slightly more showy glue line isn't an issue.
Check your chosen glues pot and cure times, as well as suitability for laminations with distributors and manufacturers.
Cheers.
Easy Composites EL2 Laminating Resin - easycomposites.co.uk/el2-epoxy-laminating-resin
Featured are 2 bearing guided compression bits and one spiral compression bit for wood routing. They feature alternating blades/cutters so that they down cut into both face edges of the work piece, giving improved edge cut quality as a result.
The bits were gifted for review by Banggood.
Banggood links below are affiliate links so, if you use them to purchase these bits or anything else, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you - and thank you if you do!
Bearing top compression bit - uk.banggood.com/custlink/vKGJlLPD2Z
Bearing bottom compression bit - uk.banggood.com/custlink/KDGCLot3MO
Spiral compression bit - uk.banggood.com/custlink/mDDJjLPK2g
CMT 2050 Formula blade cleaner - scosarg.com/cmt-2050-500ml-saw-blade-router-bit-cleaner
Rutlands Flush Trim with Up/Down Shear (Compression) bit - rutlands.com/pp+routing-router-bits-router-bits-flush-trim-bits-with-up-down-shear+c07194
Please see links below for some of the products used (none affiliate links). You'll also find a link to part 1 where I make the bench top and a playlist for both parts of this bench build, plus my mft bench build.
Solid Wood Mini Workbench Build Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=LmLvBkcf5cw&ab_channel=BischBaschBosch
Playlist for my bench builds: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFM31lOXedwRVtC7zH5tNmzm_hajaH5WA
Keith Browns KB Clear Wood Wax: etsy.com/uk/listing/1314396026/kb-oil-wax-wood-finish-clear-250ml-non?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_a-craft_supplies_and_tools-other&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQiAsdKbBhDHARIsANJ6-jcmArEypOzD8KmaNGVItH_n-x5xIB9axF8syaQ-1mq5jSRejRadKYEaAndkEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_325938528_20231667888_88477464288_pla-106551294035_c__1314396026engb_479565714&utm_custom2=325938528&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsdKbBhDHARIsANJ6-jcmArEypOzD8KmaNGVItH_n-x5xIB9axF8syaQ-1mq5jSRejRadKYEaAndkEALw_wcB
Kick Down Workbench Castors: ebay.co.uk/itm/173779736419
Axminster Quick Release Vise: axminstertools.com/axminster-trade-vices-quick-release-vice-guides-ax968112