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Not exactly fine woodworking but a quick little project using only scraps. When we bought our house the a/c duct to my wife's office addition passes through a removed window so we lose heat in the winter and cold in the summer. I finally decided to enclose it in an insulated box. #woodcraftedessentials #homeimprovement https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6hMZijTxp/?igshid=1dr0zm5bnluhz

Adding some button clips to the laundry bag while the glue dries. Then all that's left is to make the top and applying the finish. The double hamper is on hold until I get to the lumber yard since I messed up a few of the panels. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #customfurniture #hamper #laundrybasket https://www.instagram.com/p/COV_zpyjK2u/?igshid=1gdm5akemrvxb

If you're getting swirl marks when sanding with a random orbit sander you can usually fix it with one of these three things. 1. The sander isn't making good contact. Make sure the sander isn't wobbling, skipping, or jumping. 2. You're being too aggressive. Don't push down on the sander. Hold it steady but let the paper do the work. You can also try slow the speed of the sander. 3. Your paper is done. If the first two don't fix it then 99% of the time you either need to change your paper or clean it if you have an abrasive cleaning block. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #sanding #sandingtips https://www.instagram.com/p/COUDFa9DnPF/?igshid=1vohxnggmv01m

When using a router bit this size remember to turn the speed down on the router. Also, expect sawdust to end up everywhere even with dust collection. Take multiple passes and try to have only a small amount of material for the final pass so you don't end up with burning. You'll get tear out on the end grain so do both ends before you do the sides so they will end up being cleaned up. When you haven't removed enough material for your workpiece to ride on the bearing try to keep one edge in contact with the fence to give you better control. So, I try to use my body to help guide the workpiece. Just make sure you're next to it, not behind it. A bit this size can easily throw the panel and you don't want to catch that in your ribcage. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #routertips #woodworkingtips #raisedpanel https://www.instagram.com/p/COG2f1gD-mR/?igshid=1d4eo7xpk1uj0

A tip for gluing up panels: cut 2 lengths of pvc (any diameter) and prop them up on blocks cut from a 2X4, then lay down some craft paper for drips. The glue easily pops off the pvc and keep your workpieces flat. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #woodworkingtips #panelglueup #woodworkingjigs https://www.instagram.com/p/COEN7ctj4on/?igshid=fzdbpxf4qox4

This PC stand has been delivered to the client and for this one, the full cost minus materials has been donated to @rainbowrailroad. This charity helps LGBTQ+ individuals escape their home countries where it's illegal for them to be their authentic selves. If you'd like to help change a life please consider making a donation to them. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #customfurniture #pcstand #rainbowrailroad #lgbt #lgbtcharity https://www.instagram.com/p/CN_Ita7DURt/?igshid=l622zcnbg6ax

Finished a bloodwood and walnut PC stand the other day. It was a nice change to work on a smaller project after the dresser build. It will get shipped out towards the end of the week once the polyurethane has had a bit to harden. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #customfurniture #computerstand #pcstand #bloodwood #walnut https://www.instagram.com/p/CNeQoVBjIw7/?igshid=my15zdz3b135

The dry fit of the computer stand looks pretty good. There are a couple of tiny gaps which should close up nicely when I use clamps for the final assembly. Just adding some profiles and some sanding tomorrow. I'm short by a few 10mm dominoes but they should be here Tuesday so I think I'll tape off the joints and do some pre-finishing so it'll be done once it's assembled. I'm going to be using Minwax wipe on poly for this one. Arm-R-Seal has a bit better clarity but I haven't gotten my technique down quite yet so I don't want to leave streaks since this piece isn't for me. I have plenty of personal projects coming up that I can test with. #woodcraftedessentials #woodworking #customfurniture #handmade #solidwood #computerstand #bloodwood #walnut https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJYVPmDhfR/?igshid=15iz9r9j0wdn4