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Please check the plan out and comment…

Yes you are right I want your thoughts about the quality of the free plan. Next, if you like the plan and know someone that could benefit feel free to pass out this free shed plan to whom ever you feel could benefit from the plan.

Here is Dave Richards

Hi. My name is Dave Richards. I’ve been using SketchUp since 2003 mainly for woodworking related projects. I purchased the program before there was a free version available and justified it as another power tool for my shop. I discovered early on that SketchUp makes the time I spend in the shop much more effective. I create less waste and I have a clearer idea of what I need to do at each step of the project. On top of that, I find that SketchUp is an amazingly powerful communication tool. When I am working on a project of my own a nice perspective drawing is much easier for my wife to read that 2D drawings which would be just fine for my own use.

At the time I started using SketchUp there weren’t very many woodworkers using the program. there were a few of us though and more were coming on board. I started tutoring others in how to use it and when Google bought the program and made the free version available, it really took off. Since then I have been helping woodworkers around the world learn to use SketchUp. I’ve helped woodworkers through various forums both in the US and internationally. I do one-on-one training both live and online with desktop sharing software as well as teaching classes in the local community education program. I’m also a contributor to the Design. Click. Build. blog on FineWoodworking.com and just recently, I released SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers — The Basics which is available from Fine Woodworking as either a DVD or as a download .

In addition to teaching others how to use SketchUp, I draw woodworking projects and create plans that others will use to build the pieces. For some of my clients I will start with vague description and create some design options. After the client settles on a final design, I convert the design into plans. For several years I’ve also been drawing plans for Fine Woodworking’s Digital Plans Library. These plans are downloadable in PDF format and include the SketchUp model. If you download these plans, you can build directly from them or use modify the SketchUp model to suit your needs and build from that.

All in all I find SketchUp to be a valuable tool for woodworking. It is easier to learn than even 2D CAD programs. With it you can create nice drawings to present to your client and use the same drawing to create the plans you’ll use in the shop to build the project.

I feel this project has been a huge success and it has me now thinking that there must be more woodworkers out there using the sketch up program to build their own plans for projects and furniture…If you do, I would like feature your projects in a future post here at the Router Workshop…

If you do use Sketchup Please Comment here…

If there are anyone else out there who has build their version of the wine rack I would appreciate your comments in the first post found here….

Today’s post is about the details needed to construct a wine cellar and/or creating a custom piece of furniture to hold your wine collection. Anyway I am looking for people that have an interest in preserving their wine collection from going bad because of poor storage processes and designing a woodworking cabinet to store the wine correctly.

I have a book that talks all about the proper ways to store wine and they state that they have the detailed construction plans to create the wine cellar. After previewing the book I found that they have a boatload of information about storing your wine properly but little or nothing on the construction process.

I will be reviewing the book over the next few months and giving my thoughts about the wine information…What I want is construction ideas from your woodworking experiences…so has anyone constructed their very own wine cellar or a wine storage system?

Please Comment

If you have experience constructing a wine storage system please comment in this post and let’s start discussing the needed construction techniques…

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Stewart’s Wine Rack

Here is Stewart’s story…

I have been making wine racks for the past 10- years and also marketing them. I have gone from Spruce to pine beetle wood but now going back to spruce. I make them in multiple of 30 bottle, 60 bottle and 100 bottle.

Also make a wine rack that fits in the end of your close closet for the apartment owner. Have also made then out of oak that can be placed in living area that holds 20 bottles.

When I started, I made a couple of jigs and then used hole saws to make the outline of the bottle shapes but the hole saws caused sanding therefore I went to forstner bits.

I drill the holes almost through then finish them off with the router. A jig is made to do the holes on the end to hold rails in place and then covered with flat headed plugs.

I have had a freud bit that I have used since 2002 and have never sharpened it. It has been used on oak, spruce and pine.

One word of caution is to have a good drill press and at least 3/4 HP if you are making several.

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Thanks Stewart for sharing, now is there any more wine rack systems. Please add them to the comments section of this post…Rick

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Here is Bruce a Guest Writer to my blog and I am having him pick his favorite shows of the Router Workshop then write about what he has experienced while watching the show. Please note that Bruce is also a talented model artist with Goggle’s Sketchup modeling package. As demonstrated with the angled clock graphic in this post. Thanks for sharing Bruce…

Bruce’s Review of Episode 105

Hi All Bruce Here;

I just reviewed another episode of the Router Workshop. These guys have the best outlook. They use the “KISS” method the majority of the time which is great for us novice router users. Episode 105 continues where the introductory box joint video left off.

Bob constructs a simple angled clock, using the same 3/8” box joint jig as before. Using (you guessed it), angled box joints and a very simple shop made jig. This time he adds a clock and makes a very distinctive desk or table clock which anyone could use or sell.  Bob’s techniques and methods are very well explained and easy to follow. Bob’s setups are so basic and easy to understand and he never uses a tape measure. After watching this video I have every confidence even I could build this.

In the remainder of the show Rick reviews the lesson learned and then demonstrates an easy way to make your own molding for the bottom of a mirror in his case but this same process could be used in many applications that I can think of. Next he demonstrates making your own doweling so that you can match materials you are using in your project. As we are all aware, doweling is available in a limited number of materials and quite often not a consistent diameter. This will definitely come in handy.

Another great video jammed packed with technique and ideas.

Bruce (Wood Chuck)

Well it has been over 5 years that I have had access to a 3D modeling package called SolidWorks and 3 years ago we had acquired a 3D printer that is used to create a solid plastic piece from the modeling software. Yes you draw the project piece then convert to 3D print file and create the model out of plastic. The only downside to these files and printers is the cost to make a model, approx. 20 bucks an cubic inch…not practical for woodworking.

Reason for this post…

The 3D printers are evolving into a printer for the home. I just received the email about the new 3D printer coming out this spring called Cube Obyssey…check it out at this link FYI: Cost of the printer is $1,300.00 and the plastic is $40.00 per cartridge with 10 colors to choose from…See where the Cube is traveling in the USA..

Now we can create models for the Router uses…

This is a great new look for the many uses of the router because now we can create 3D models for the Jigs and Fixtures at a reasonable price. The only thing we are missing is the 3D models of the Jigs and Fixtures. Now there is a method to use the 3D models to make the router more efficient and cost effective. This post is checking to see if anyone is currently drawing 3D models and using them in their woodworking projects?

Let me know what you think?

Please check out the new technology and then comment. If you are interested helping to create a series of jigs and fixture 3D models please comment with your email address and I will contact you directly. Please be advised that I will not post comment that want to help create the series of Jigs and Fixture models…

I will just publish the comments about the new technology…

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If you are interested in watching The Router Workshop then writing about what you have seen, email me… webmaster [at] routerworkshop.net FYI: [at] is replaced with @ thanks Rick

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Without further chatting here is Bruce’s synopsis…

Episode 103 (A Simple Box)

As part of the introduction series Bob and Rick discuss router safety and constructing a simple box. Using a table mounted router the old master (Bob) discusses the components of a simple box and joinery used to construct the same.

Bob demonstrates the proper fence to use, how to construct one for yourself and isolating the bearing on the route bit. He then demonstrate the proper mounting of the bit in the router and the easy method of setting bit heights and finding centre on your work piece. He also explains why you should use a brass bushing to take up excess space around your bit for safety sake as well as when you should be using a safety start pin.

Master Bob then routs the rabbits required to assemble your box using a simple homemade push-block and of course everything fits perfect. I wonder if there are any outtakes that we don’t see <grin>

Bob then proceeds to demonstrate a very unique and interesting way to cut the lid off the box and at the same time forming a lip that meshes with the bottom and completing a perfect six sided box for any variety of treasures.

I can’t forget to mention Bob’s fine adjusting tool that every woodworker shouldn’t be without.

Rick wraps things up with a review of the different setups for this project and safety precautions that should always be observed.

I find it totally amazing what these guys can do with a router: …. true craftsmen

Bruce (Wood Chuck)

Here is Bruce, a fellow woodworker

My name is Bruce Beatty I’m just a couple of years away from retirement from my position as Training Officer with our local fire department in Orangeville, Ontario. I’ve been woodworking as a serious hobbyist for about 12 years now. I’m married with three grown boys and now 3 grandchildren. I used to work out of a single car garage until 5 years ago when I built a free standing 24 x36 shop. I now have a shop full of equipment and spend most of my spare time there. As far as routers I have 2 Porter Cables, 1 Dewalt and a Ridgid palm router, with a Jessem router table top and a homemade base cabinet. There hasn’t been a project go by that didn’t involve router work at some point. I even built a horizontal router stand last year just to make my own moulding and trim. I would say the router would be my most used hand tool both in and out of the table. I’m also an avid Sketchup user and design most of the projects and jigs that I build. Sketchup to me is just another tool in the shop.

Here are Bruce’s Descriptions of the Jigs and Fixture E-Class,

I was fortunate enough to have Rick ask me for a brief synopsis of each of the new jig videos. So here goes:

Video 1: Feeler Gauge Principle.

Rick provides an explanation regarding brass setup bars, how and where to use them for a variety of applications. He also discusses wooden bit profiles and using wooden setup bars.

Video 2: Drilling Principles.

In this video Rick demonstrate drilling holes accurately with the router, creating your drilling pattern and the proper use of guide bushings. Rick also gives you pointers on what to look for in a good set of guide bushings.

Video 3: Left & Right

AS the title indicates Rick discusses creating a reversible pattern for making a left and right identical part.

Video 4: Indexing Principle

This video is all about creating a reliable accurate pattern, in a very simple jig so you can make repeatable holes where ever you may require them.

Video 5: Perfect Match

Rick demonstrates using your router to make perfectly aligned joints, with a variety of methods to produce the results you’re looking for.

Video 6: Using Screws

This video and Video 7 make the whole series worth the minimal investment. The video demonstrates how to make round tenons on the end of a board i.e. a rail. You will be amazed at how simple this jig is.

Video 7: On a Bevel

Video 7 is a continuation of video 6 but in much more detail. It also explains how to construct the jig for angled tenons or double tenons.

In summary for a cost of $2.00 a video you can’t go wrong.

Bruce (aka Wood Chuck)

Happy Woodworking.

Thanks Bruce…we just missed Lesson 8 which is showing the construction of a wood bending fixture. This is a simple fixture that is used to make wood bent project pieces…So with these descriptions from Bruce hopefully it will help you decide to join the Jigs and Fixture E-Class.

Click here to join the Jigs and Fixture E-Class…