On 4/23/2014 at 10:21 AM, John Moody said:

1. Drawing a scale drawing Usually don't do, more like a rough sketch or marked up/out plans; have trouble coloring inside the lines 

 

2. Building a prototype Occasionally do this; finished product most often also prototype

 

3. Dimensioning the material Tedious, often repetitious, but do enjoy the first smells of fresh cut wood.  

 

4. Layout Challenging, but necessary

 

5. Joinery Rewarding, challenging; enjoy the problem solving; Even when done well , in most cases not seen in the final result

 

6. Assembly Rewarding & challenging

 

7. Sanding Probably 2nd most important...really don't like it

 

8. Staining or finishing  Probably the most important, don't like it.

 

9. Just seeing the end results! Very rewarding

See red/blue above; As you notice, have trouble following directions...  

 

On 4/23/2014 at 10:21 AM, John Moody said:

what is your favorite part of the project?

Good post bump!

Great question from the past.  I don't do 1 &2 very often.  I don't like 7 & 8 but enjoy the rest of them. 

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are a joy to use. The most versatile scrapers I own and the ones I always reach for first.

1 hour ago, kmealy said:

 

My typical steps are:

1. Sketch, not necessarily to scale, with critical dimensions.

2. Wood selection, species, grain patterns, etc.

3. What I call "Making a bunch of long, narrow boards into short, wide, smooth boards."

4. Joinery cutting and fitting

5. Assembly

6. Finish prep, e.g., sanding

7.Finishing.

 

Of those, I'd say #4 and #7

But when I first read "espresso," I thought the conversation was going to a black finish with red undertones. So I guess I like #7 better than most people.

 

My typical steps are:

1. Sketch, not necessarily to scale, with critical dimensions.

2. Wood selection, species, grain patterns, etc.

3. What I call "Making a bunch of long, narrow boards into short, wide, smooth boards."

4. Joinery cutting and fitting..

5. Finish prep, e.g., sanding

6. Assembly.. and it stops here...

 

7.Finishing.....  subbed out...   won't touch it for love or money...

21 minutes ago, Stick486 said:

7.Finishing.....  subbed out...   won't touch it for love or money...

What about hot apple turn-overs or sticky-buns?

6 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

What about hot apple turn-overs or sticky-buns?

that's fitting as in into my tummy...

and I believe you are confusing edible/inedible/kitchen/shop...

Edited October 1, 20169 yr by Stick486

1, 3, 9...

 

I like the drawing/planning...it makes for a better project.  I then know exactly what I will do and how to cut/assemble.

Dimensioning is always fun cuz the tools like to come out and play...especially the 4100

And, of course, the finished product is always good to look at...and show...

Definitely #8 finishing.

All the work before that will telegraph out to the finish. Sanding, glue, design, etc.

The final finish is what shows the care you put into it and what makes the wood "pop" into it's full beauty.

#6 Assembly that is when it all comes together........what more could you ask for

1, 6, and 9 for me. I absolutely hate sanding. Starting to use scrapers more often myself. I like scribbling rough drawings/dimensions and then seeing it come together with the assembly. I don't really enjoy the milling step either but I do love the grain being revealed on a rough board.

8 and then 7 are the parts I hate doing

The things I enjoy building the most is tools but they are never finished. I keep changing them....