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Sumos Projects Scrap Wood Challenge 2020 // spswc2020
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In this video I retro fit out a customised Kitchen Table for an old caravan. This replacement has opened up the living space inside this old 18" caravan which has made the owner very happy.
#vanlife #diy #maker
have made a customised Storage box for the boot of my car that holds my shopping bags, tools and practically anything that I need stored within this compartment.
This build is part of the #springtimeboxmakingchallenge hosted by dassh22 on Instagram and WOODWORKING WITH DASSH on Youtube.
Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would be somewhere that would encounter a flood event but recently the Goulburn River near my home unleashed a massive water front leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
I have been very fortunate to have not been directly impacted but feel immense sorrow and loss to those that have.
This video is just my documentation of events as I saw them.
Once your new CNC is set up commence flattening your surface board to establish a parallel work surface to the router.
I have some amazing slabs of Hardwood that will become beautiful furniture items in the future.
I purchased this Ryobi 12" Chainsaw from Bunnings and its a fair dinkum work unit that does heavy duty cuts.
#shorts
Have you ever used Nails that penetrate Bricks and Concrete ? well here are just type of nails that can save the day.
If you are wanting to hang picture frames or have an object secured to your Brick Wall try these fantastic Brick and Concrete Nails from Paslode. #brick #fasteners #make #diyers
Here is a quick and easy way to hang picture frames using this excellent Jig. I purchased this jig off the internet very cheaply and have hung many Picture frames accurately and quickly.
I hope that you find this video useful.
Picture Hanging Jig Ebay
https://www.amazon.com.au/Picture-Hanging-Level-Hanger-Yellow/dp/B083J75P7F
In this short video you will see a clever solution to making your own mobile Table Saw Outfeed Table.
#shorts
Click on the link below to watch to full Build Video
studio.youtube.com/video/IQye5dyMTIs/edit
Cutting wood with Hand Tools can be great fun if done correctly.
In this video I show you a simple easy way to sharpen all your blades with some great jigs.
#shorts
Click link below for full Video
studio.youtube.com/video/_9o5KZBC61w/edit
In this video I set about teaching myself how to Sharpen my Chisels. Its my first attempt and along with some relatively cheap jigs and sharpening hardware I will take you through the method I have seen and put into practice.
Several Videos ago I made myself an effective Table Saw Outfeed bench and I was so impressed how it functions I decided to go to work making an Infeed version of this.
It allows safer and more effective transfer of sheet goods through the Table Saw and more importantly the bench is on castors and can be configured in different ways.
Enjoy the video.
In this Video I'm Making a Simple Mallet for Woodworking that can be nearly made in a few hours. This DIY Mallet is made simply from Firewood and a Dowel and works an absolute treat.
It is a great Beginner DIY Project that anyone can tackle and is a fantastic Tool to have in your Woodworking Chest.
#kustomgritmalletchallenge
In this video I make a multi functional Table Saw Outfeed Table that also has storage space and can be positioned in different orientations depending on the need of the cut.
This is a very simple DIY Woodworking Project that is easy to make and it will give the user great versatility in the Workshop.
In this video I will explain and demonstrate 6 important reasons we should give strong consideration to having most of our Woodworking machines portable and mobile by means of castors.
I have personally found this to increase my workflow and lessons the risk of doing myself an injury.
I hope that you find this video beneficial toward setting up your own workshop.
Cheers as always Sumo.
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In this video I needed to make myself a mobile Bandsaw Base as I had been on a mission to get all of my Machinery and other cabinets mobile.
I used scrap materials in this build as it was a Workshop Item I was building so no use in using expensive timbers. I think now having my Bandsaw Portable will allow great manoeuvrability within the confines of the workshop.
Cheers Sumo.
G'day and welcome to an open invite to all Makers to the Sydney Marker Meetup 2022. This event started in 2021 when Victor from DownUnder Woodworks came down to Melbourne for a Meetup and it was an absolutely awesome night with memories that will last a lifetime.
If your a Sydney based Maker join in the fun from 14.00 at the Hotel Alpha at Eastern Creek but please register your interest prior.
Hope to see you there.
Regards
Sumo
I had the pleasure to visit Daniel Grace also known as Dassh22 on Instagram at his Workshop in Melbourne.
Daniel is a 50 veteran Cabinet Maker and nowadays makes exquisite Boxes from both Exotic and local hardwoods. In tern Daniel had also written a book on how to make these boxes and there are links below if you are interested in purchasing one.
Cheers Sumo.
Daniels Box Making book for sale
https://www.carbatec.com.au/70-box-projects-for-the-beginner-and-intermediate-woodworker
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com.au/box-projects-beginners-intermediate-woodworkers/dp/B09F1F7YT5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CYSC1YEVV8SJ&keywords=box+making+books+daniel+grace&qid=1647755737&sprefix=box+making+books+daniel+grace%2Caps%2C305&sr=8-1
Youtube
youtube.com/channel/UCwiHwpz1k5eoJU94dVONDuw
instagram.com/dassh22
As this year closes I just want to say a big Thank You to all the great Subscribers that have continued to follow and comment and stay the course of the journey with me.
I really respect you all for that and hope to continue giving you my content as only Sumo delivers it ( sometimes silly sometimes fair dinkum lol )
Having said that I wish you all a better 2022 and please have a great New Years Eve.
Sumo.
It was fantastic to put a face in real life of those whom you follow on social media and that are all hobbyists or professionals of their chosen crafts.
Hope that you enjoy.
Sumo.
Hello, this is my entry into the #springshopstorage challenge hosted by Mario Cappelano aka the The Woodfather.
The Challenge is part of an ongoing series of Challenges hosted by Makers and is a fantastic idea to keep Makers from all around the World active and interested in there community.
Looking forward to the next Challenge hosted by another Maker.
Cheers Sumo.
After a long Lockdown in Victoria Australia our state has finally lifted the Covid travel restrictions and where else could one go but the home of Built by Chris in his brand new workshop that has undergone extensive upgrades over the past few months.
So lets take a trip down to the big smoke Melbourne and say G'day to a couple of good fellas.
Cheers Sumo.
Built by Chris
youtube.com/c/BuiltByChris
Rob Paolini
youtube.com/c/TigerDusty/videos
G'day, recently I purchased this FESTOOL Plunge Saw from Carbatec and I thought in my wildest dreams that I would never achieve such a purchase but here we are and I'd like to give you my first impressions and a rundown on the features and working of the Plunge Saw.
Plunge Saws have so many benefits and are a fantastic way to cut down larger panel goods in a relatively quick time and whilst being expensive the investment you make will pay you back in dividends.
Hope that you enjoy this small video unboxing and oversight into the FESTOOL 160mm Plunge Saw.
Cheers Sumo
Time for my 2021 Woodworking Shop Tour as it stands after changes I made this last year.
I have eliminated things over the past 12 Months that have been a large nuisance as it interfered with my workflow and presented me with to much clutter and potential trip hazards.
The evolution of workshop is an ongoing thing but eventually we all hopefully get there.
Please enjoy my. presentation of my Woodworking Shop Tour 2021.
Cheers Sumo.
n this video I make a Simple Planer Sled for Flattening Wide Boards and this is my entry into the #woodjigs21 Challenge hosted by James Finger from Fixit Fingers Youtube channel.
I have always needed and wanted to make a jig like this that I could use on my Planer.
The Planer sled allows wood that is not flat to be machined to a flat surface and this is handy for most Woodworking applications.
Hope you enjoy the video, Cheers Sumo
Its great to be able to present another edition of Makers of Interest so I hope that you enjoy that.
Measure Twice Cut Once
youtube.com/channel/UCjm_OztYzIinlUnTFKLfN7w
Carbatec
TV Cabinet
youtube.com/watch?v=jh8B2Z0KMlM
Handy Side Table
youtube.com/watch?v=_LbGIuWxHMI
Simple Computer Desk
youtube.com/watch?v=JbFSCabPDgk&t=4s
Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig Review
youtube.com/watch?v=j-DiVDrv-Ow
DIY Easy A Frame Shelf Build
youtube.com/watch?v=6S7C1Zj97IM
Jesper Makes
youtube.com/channel/UCqEcM-ZrWoC7AgGDoxi2X-w
Longhorn Workshop
youtube.com/channel/UC8nyC2b5Ju18zh3qK_PE2hQ
Here is my entry into the #rubbishwood21 Challenge hosted by Mark Dainer from Dainermade on Youtube.
For the challenge I made an Octagonal Display hanger from Pallet Wood and I am very happy with the end result.
This was a fantastic challenge to be part of and thank you Mark for hosting it.
My bad the Octagonal angle is 22.5 degrees so Im not sure what I was thinking arrrgghhh lol
This is my second Tablesaw Crosscut Sled that I have made as my first one was accidentally dropped and broke in two.
The improvements in this sled are that its lighter in weight but has all the functionally that one would need from a Tablesaw crosscut Sled. Enjoy the video and give me your feedback as to how you would make a sled or would you see this design as adequate.
This is my entry into the Summer builds 2021 #summerbuilds21 hosted by Victor from DownUnder Woodworks.
Not only a great fun challenge but these videos bring out the absolute best videos from the community and are a pleasure to watch.
In this video I am putting my newly made Splining Jig to use and make a small keepsake style flower tray for my partner.
I used reclaimed Jarrah or Mahongany in some coutries that was salvaged from old flooring boards and this wood had a great deal of character.
The making process for another new challenge for me as I had not used splines in any previous projects.
I hope that you enjoy this video and I welcome your feedback.
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Hope you enjoy and get something from this video.
It is a fun project to make and you could utilise any material you like to suit the decor of your own surroundings.
Never think that you cannot get a Project off the ground because you dont have the top branded products because everything is possible and the result of every project is in the skills you have and not in the tools that you don't.
The 185mm 1300 Warr Circular saw offers heaps of power and it performs admirably in cutting all types of wood from Hardwood to Panel boards.
Hopefully its a Power Tool that you may consider when next visiting your local hardware store.
Ozito 185mm Circular Saw link
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-185mm-1300w-corded-circular-saw_p6290237
Ryobi are a strong Tool company that offers all DIYers the ability to get the job done.
Ryobi 2 Drill set with Charger and two 2ah batteries.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-2-piece-core-kit_p0059997
This is my entry in the Karl Pope Woodcraft 2020 Build and chair challenge #kpwbcc2020 and for the project I used practically everything in materials that I had such as Pallet Wood, Fence Palings and all sorts of other offcuts from other projects.
I hope that you enjoy my build entry and the many others that have partaken in this fantastic fun challenge from Karl.
This small machine packs quite a punch when it comes to removing softwoods and hardwoods via the amazing helical head inclusion.
This world first innovation opens up a fantastic new option for keen woodworkers and is priced very well in comparison to larger type machines.
How to Make the Bedside Tables is is very easy DIY task and in this build I use Dowel Joinery made easy with the Dowelmax dowelling jig.
The process is very simple with only minimal materials needed and some cabinet hardware but the end result is a lovely piece of furniture you can call your own.
This is some fantastic Zero clearance Insert Tape from Fastcap,
The tape is made from durable PVC and can be easily adhered to your Mitre Saw and or Table Saw in no time and performs as good as any insert you can make yourself or purchase.
Hope you get something from this quick video and give it a try.
Available at Timbecon
https://www.timbecon.com.au/fastcap-zero-clearance-tape
These Shop Projects are great fun to do and space saving solutions go a long way to the workflow of ones Workshop.
This is my 2020 Woodworking Shop Tour so I hope that you enjoy it and feel free to leave your feedback, Cheers Sumo
The workshop is nearly complete and be sure to check out all the other Aussie Workshop tours 2020 by following the #aussieworkshops2020
In this video I show how I have made upgrades to my Router Table that now allow me to have French Cleat Storage for my router bits and tools on the side of the router table.
I have also included a dust capturing tray that is absolutely fantastic and captures 99 percent of the dust.
I believe that this upgrade was very necessary and it has given my router table an increased efficiency and storage capacity.
I would also like to give @builtbychris a mention for all of his fine contributions to our other channel Measure Twice Cut Once and this is the brainchild that he and myself have created as a new Youtube channel and podcast.
The clamp rack that I have made here is a fantastic DIY Project that can be made over a day and it has more beneficial features that keep order in the workshop.
I wish that I had of done this project years ago but its never to late to start this project.
Please check out and subscribe to a new Maker Channel that I am part of with my friend Built by Chris linked below.
Measure Twice Cut Once
youtube.com/channel/UCjm_OztYzIinlUnTFKLfN7w
A massive update and announcing a brand new channel called Measure Twice Cut Once, a collaboration between Chris from Built by Chris and me Sumo.
The new channel is on YouTube and will also be a Audio Podcast so for those times in the Workshop you want to listen to something about DIY Woodworking, Tool Reviews and all things associated with Making.
Secondly Im happy to announce the Giveaway winners of the Sumo's Projects Scrap Wood Challenge 2020 where 41 awesome YouTube Makers submitted videos that could not be any longer than 3 minutes. Unbelievable talent and superb videos all round.
Lastly please support our new channel as we are doing this to strengthen our community and have many more fun challenges and discussions in the future, cheers Sumo.
Links for Channels are here.
Measure Twice Cut Once
youtube.com/watch?v=w3EBkJXHqSs
Oz Sawdust Makers
youtube.com/channel/UClN-AM5q8VkVDYc5MOOxO5w
Dainer Design
youtube.com/user/markdainer
Suj Menon DIY
youtube.com/user/TheSujithMenonUK
#spswc2020 Playlist
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ4_IAcjiXapJYNSdkCpFJg3lXJXXFuFN
Measure Twice Cut Once
youtube.com/channel/UCjm_OztYzIinlUnTFKLfN7w
In this Video I go over a thorough review on the Kreg PRS 1045 Router Table that I have owned for several years now.
I believe its best to review and item after you have had a lot of usage from it and I have never been disappointed in purchasing the Kreg PRS 1045 Router Table.
I hope that this review can give you some relevant information and insight as to how this product performs.
G'day and welcome to the Sumo's Projects Scrap Wood Challenge 2020, a fun Maker Challenge that displays the incredible talents of YouTube Makers from all around the world.
Thank you very much to all the entries to the #spswc2020 and I appreciate all your videos and also help along the way to make this challenge a fantastic event.
This should become and annual event and if you want it to be leave me a comment down below.
Cheers Sumo.
Well its been 8 months since I had my last shop update video and therefore this one is a little bit longer however there has been a great deal of information to tell you about.
Scrap Wood Challenge 2020 #spswc2020 is an idea I had last month whilst working away in the shed one quiet Sunday afternoon so I proposed the idea to a few Maker friends and they said why not.
This challenge is a fun concept but there will be prizes awarded by nominated judges so get into it and have your video out by August 8 - 9.
Makers of Interest is back and please find below the links to the the Makers channels.
Oz Sawdust Maker
youtube.com/channel/UClN-AM5q8VkVDYc5MOOxO5w
Frank Williams
youtube.com/channel/UCUBGoI7MLxbZvNPs9b_7HUA/featured