Looking for some simple wood projects

[gmww]

Here is my dilemma. I'm looking for some simple wood projects to do that are ML oriented. Here are the tools I have. Compound miter saw, table saw, drill press, orbital sander, and some misc. hand tools. I have an assortment of drill bits including Forstner bits.

I got loading block on my list of to do. I've enjoyed looking at the various projects posted here. Any thoughts on some small wood projects? Photos would be helpful.

Eventually I'd like to make a nice pistol display box. But first I need to find and build a pistol. I was thinking various powder measures with hard wood. Wish I had a lathe. But then I'd need someone to show me how to use it. :shocked2:

 

[William O.]

How about a loading stand for cap & ball revolvers? Then there is always gear for camp, chuck box, folding table/chair, etc. Here are some links to plans; http://fairyguts.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/camp-box-complete/ http://chestofbooks.com/crafts/pop...ings-for-Boys-to-Do/A-Camp-Provision-Box.html
http://www.troop416.us/blog/2007/07/11/chuckbox-plans/
http://www.troop416.us/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/chuckbox-plans.pdf http://www.rrfrontier.com/furniture http://www.tulsawalk.com/projects/foldingtable/index.html
Here's a "how to build wood boxes" link; http://www.renovation-headquarters.com/plans-boxes.html
Of course, if you know a good blacksmith you could build this range box; http://www.go2gbo.com/forums/index.php/topic,204408.0.html :shocked2:

 

[gmww]

Thank you!

 

[dyemaker]

One project that might make
sense is making a period wood lathe :haha:

 

Depending on the size of your table saw, what you have will make just about anything.
The one thing I see missing that can make a big difference in the finished project is a router. Some of the things done with a router can be accomplished with a moulding head on a tablesaw, but those things have always scared me. If you are only going to have one router, make it a plunge router.
There are some really nice midi-lathes that are available for much less than a full size one. Most of them have at least a ten inch swing and some of the newer offerings have twelve inch swing. Most of the better ones, Delta, Jet, etc. offer bed extensions that allow you to turn longer projects like table legs. Be careful though, woodturning can become an addiction that revolves around the belief that you always need one more tool.
For general woodworking questions drop by: http://woodcentral.com/forums/

 

[BigDumbAnimal]

If you really want to try some lathe work without the investment in an actual lathe here is a video showing how you can use your drill press as a lathe. I've done something similar with my drill press before I got a lathe. It's not perfect but for small projects like a powder or shot measure it would work pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td-2z2ABW1k



Semper Fi
BDA

 

[gmww]

A router, lathe, bandsaw, table top sander are all on my wish list. It's a matter of saving up for them.

I've seen pictures of a drill press being used as a lathe. I iChat have to give it a try.

Thanks fellas!

 

[ApprenticeBuilder]

Here ya go,

This is a great example of a simple yet effective homespun lathe

click right here

:grin:

 

[Robby]

Shooting box! No lathe needed. :wink:
Robby

 

[ApprenticeBuilder]

Here is one

 

[Birdman]

smaller dome topped boxs were often seen in the day, they were used for keeping letters an documents n such in as well as other keepsakes, oh say 4"or5" by maybe 12" to 14" would be in the ball park,if ya feel up to it go for dove tail joints, if not finger joints will work, you can also line the boxs to fancy them up, just depends on how far ya want to go n challange yourself. With good tight fitting slat on the top n a good old looking finish they also sell pretty well at encampments if you run that line. You can also make them bigger say 18 x 24 with the depth around 12inchs or a little more, people love the dome shaped tops and they are correct for the times--just some thoughts YMHS Birdman

 

[Robby]

Robby

 

[Birdman]

Robby that is an awesome example of a domed ;lid box, all that carving n color is off the charts, Yes they can be made larger like that and I imagine even bigger if someone would want to hoss it around. I just figured something smaller in size might be easier to begin with. Where did your get that, looks Germanic in style, really sharp

 

[Robby]

This is my archery tackle box. I made it a long time ago. Thanks Birdman.
Robby

 

[gmww]

That canon in the background work?

 

[Stumpkiller]

Simplest of all yet supremely useful are ball blocks for patched round balls.

 

[gmww]

Yep, I'm going to do this. I'm looking for little projects like this. Something to use the scrap wood on. I hate throwing away scraps if I can make thing with them. At the same time I don't have room to store the scraps I want to keep for later.

 

[Woods Dweller]

Some good wood stuff here.

Gallery of House Greydragon http://www.greydragon.org/furniture.html

 

[Robby]

That canon in the background work?

Yep! http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/268509/
Robby

 

[Rifleman1776]

Lot of good tips here. I like to make my own ml things in the shop also. Many are made from scrap wood. BTW, in time you will find there is really no such thing as "scrap wood". They are just small left-overs.
I used to make small things on one of those gadgets that hold 1/4" electric drills like a drill press. It worked but clumbsily. I would turn brass jags and such on it also using broken files as tools.
I have a large lathe and love it. But, in reality the mini or midi sizes will do 90% of anything you want.
Using a real drill press as a lathe is not a good idea. The bearing on a dp are not designed for lateral forces.