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Chazzersize
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I think I found the perfect summer hobby
#5831222 - 07/07/06 11:46 AM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Ever since I cleaned up the backyard...there is just all that patio space SCREAMING for furniture. It would be nice to have a bbq back there and just relax and watch the sun go down outside once in a while.
So what I plan on doing is building my own patio furniture. Nothing complex at first. Just a simple picnic table and other things of that nature.
What Im asking is...does any one have any good links or advice for a beginning woodworker?
This will be awesome once it's finished. I can picture it now. Ahh. I need a new freakin hobby anyways. Im getting tired of playing guitar hero all day.
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Chazzersize]
#5831274 - 07/07/06 12:02 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Advice: Make sure to use treated lumber, or it will just rot outdoors...
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Chazzersize]
#5831276 - 07/07/06 12:02 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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use nails that have the glue on them
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: AliceDee]
#5831308 - 07/07/06 12:11 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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start with something really easy!
not a table.... or a chair..... try building a footrest with the wood, just to try out all the stuff
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: AA2277]
#5831340 - 07/07/06 12:17 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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That's some good advice 
I plan on hitting up barns and noble soon to check out a few books. Im dead set on building atleast ONE table for the backyard though. Im having a birthday bbq on the 28th...and I would HATE to buy/rent tables.
And plus, I hear the bitches dig it when you tell them "Oh yeah...that table? I built it, no biggie."
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Chazzersize]
#5831357 - 07/07/06 12:20 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Chazzersize said: And plus, I hear the bitches dig it when you tell them "Oh yeah...that table? I built it, no biggie."
I built my coffee table (with ceramic tiled top), but so far, it has yet to get me laid... :-P
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: rod]
#5831360 - 07/07/06 12:21 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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none of those plans I clicked on were free.....
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: absolute zero]
#5831361 - 07/07/06 12:21 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
absolute_zero said: so far, it has yet to get me laid... :-P
Although that has taken place on top of it
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Jim]
#5831373 - 07/07/06 12:24 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Jim said: none of those plans I clicked on were free.....
See the menu on the left that says "Free Outdoor Plans" and has a list below it?
Picnic table: http://www.backyardspaces.com/picnictable.html
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Jim]
#5831447 - 07/07/06 12:37 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I see now... all the crap is free...
it would be easier to bust out custom furniture in CAD... then build...
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Jim]
#5831456 - 07/07/06 12:39 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I've never messed around with CAD before...but I bet it couldnt be that hard.
What CAD program would you reccomend to a newbie?
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Chazzersize]
#5831476 - 07/07/06 12:41 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I use Mechanical Desktop mostly... its in the AutoCAD 2006 suite...
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Jim]
#5831492 - 07/07/06 12:43 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Quote:
Jim said: it would be easier to bust out custom furniture in CAD... then build...

of course , that would also require more effort and work on his part, but having something custom would be well worth it
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: absolute zero]
#5831520 - 07/07/06 12:46 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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custom benchs to fit around your patio...
plus cad will tell you how much materials you need and so on...
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Jim]
#5831552 - 07/07/06 12:52 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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Hell yeah. I'll check out AutoCAD 2006.
I could half ass it with a bunch of 2x4's...but that wouldnt be fun at all. It would also look like shit too. I guess I can tinker around with CAD and a few noobie books.
I want to start buildin this thing monday. I really have nothing to do all week so getting it done sooner would rock.
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Chazzersize]
#5831578 - 07/07/06 12:57 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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p.s. when you buy pressure treated lumber, it has a warranty on it... but that warranty is voided as soon as you cut the lumber...
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Chazzersize]
#5831650 - 07/07/06 01:12 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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I'm sure you'll find this to be very rewarding 
Building stuff is always great, just make a few practice cuts, etc. if you're not familiar/comfortable with the tools...
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Jim]
#5831653 - 07/07/06 01:13 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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doh! I think this'll be a pretty good project for the summer afternoons.
Plus, I'll give my pops a call. He'll love to help me out with this.
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Re: I think I found the perfect summer hobby [Re: Chazzersize]
#5831769 - 07/07/06 01:49 PM (17 years, 6 months ago) |
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look at your local community college continuing-ed classes. usually they have woodworking/furniture making courses.
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