Hi Chuck and Deb. I know what makes that easier, a plunge router but you did an awesome job. I do my last stem cell collection Friday and then I'll have enough to go on with the treatments. I'm doing fine but they have me on a fast track to the next step which is a long hard battle. I'm not going to give up. Going to beat this. You both take care my friends. Awesome job on that bar top Chuck. Hi Deb. Great camera work.
Hello Joel. I don't know why I didn't use the plunge router. I had done these once before, and used it. The whole time I was wondering why I didn't recall doing it this way. LOL We hope that the treatments are going well. Hang in there. We will be pulling for you. Stay strong, and positive. And keep us updated if you can.
@@IronOakSawmill I have a plunge router and forget to use it too. Oh that's why us guys have lots of tools. Lol. They are pushing the fluids here and nothing tastes good to eat. I'm still in the fight though. You and Deb take care. Like the videos my friend.
I love those walnut bowties! Y'all have done a great job with this project. Loved that sander too. Looking forward to the next video. Great camera work Deb! 👍👍
Thanks Barry. The bow ties are a hit with the customer as well. Would still like to do hand cut bow ties. Need some good chisels first. Deb says thank you as well. The next video is in editing
I have a very similar project on the go and I have just quickly went through the videos. Needless to say, I'll have my main guy watch the whole series before we get going. I was surprised with the bow ties and that they are on the top. It's a beautiful touch but I think our client will not want to have them. I hope to book match the grains on the turn, Thank you so much for putting your work and skills on display.
Hello, and welcome. We were hoping this series would help others with similar projects. Our customer actually requested them to be used. They are both structural, and visually pleasing, but not necessary. They were fun to do as well. You'll have to share some pictures of your work, when complete.
Very nice project, your bow ties look terrific! Next time you're working on live edges, right after you remove the bark you might try using a wire wheel on an angle grinder or and electric drill to smooth over the edge and get into those curves and tighter places. It will follow the lines of the edge but be careful not to burn the wood or be too aggressive as they can remove material quickly.
Excellent job on those bow ties,I wanted to feel how smooth the top was as you were feeling it.Lol.Also good idea on using that piece of wood to help clamp down your jig.
Thank you Kermit. I was very pleased with how they turnd out. I will use a plunge router next time, so I don't have to enter the jig free hand. That was a bit risky. Could have damaged the jig.
i use workpro. other than the weird baffling serration on the one side edge they are good inexpensive chisels with the metal end caps for using a mallet.
Very nice project. I learn something from watching you set up the work for the Bow Tie keys. I noted the Shopsmith dust collector. Do you have a Shopsmith? I have the Power pro
Hello Larry, and welcome to the channel. I'm glad our methods have helped. The dust collector was purchased at a local auction. It worked well for years, but the bigger machines in the shop need a larger collector. I'll be shopping around soon.
How do you figure how much to charge the customer? When I used to do this type of work it was a function of "time and materials". Do you do this or just bid the job?
Hello, and thank you for your question. I do the same with these projects. Time and material are the base. I wont charge all of the time when I am learning a new skill to complete the project. That wouldnt be fair. Once I can seriously estimate my time, I may be able bid the job. I can give them a price up front, on the wood itself. The time is an estimate at this point, until I'm finished, but I usually have a number in mind. Thank you for stopping in. We hope you have a great time watching.
A good penetrating epoxy would work. Bark does present a maintenance issue, but the epoxy would act as an adhesive, and a way to stabilize / solidify the bark
@@IronOakSawmill I understand but I see so many people these days worried about safety, like clamps on miter saws and are using switches on routers instead of triggers. In the over 35 years I was a cabinetmaker I purchased many of those PC routers all with D-handles
Hi Chuck and Deb. I know what makes that easier, a plunge router but you did an awesome job. I do my last stem cell collection Friday and then I'll have enough to go on with the treatments. I'm doing fine but they have me on a fast track to the next step which is a long hard battle. I'm not going to give up. Going to beat this. You both take care my friends. Awesome job on that bar top Chuck. Hi Deb. Great camera work.
Hello Joel. I don't know why I didn't use the plunge router. I had done these once before, and used it. The whole time I was wondering why I didn't recall doing it this way. LOL
We hope that the treatments are going well. Hang in there. We will be pulling for you. Stay strong, and positive. And keep us updated if you can.
@@IronOakSawmill
I have a plunge router and forget to use it too. Oh that's why us guys have lots of tools. Lol. They are pushing the fluids here and nothing tastes good to eat. I'm still in the fight though. You and Deb take care. Like the videos my friend.
Really enjoying this series!
Thank you very much. We are having fun working on it.
Absolutely awesome craftsmanship thanks for sharing take care my friends god bless
Thank you my friend. This project is making me smile, and testing me with some new challenges.
Best demonstration of router use and wood key
Thank you. It's my current method for bow tie keys, but I plan on teaching myself hand cut bow ties.
I love those walnut bowties! Y'all have done a great job with this project. Loved that sander too. Looking forward to the next video. Great camera work Deb! 👍👍
Thanks Barry. The bow ties are a hit with the customer as well. Would still like to do hand cut bow ties. Need some good chisels first.
Deb says thank you as well. The next video is in editing
Looking good. I really like that bow tie method.
Thank You Dane. I hope the demo and remodel are going well.
It’s getting there. I have 2 update videos to edit but I have been busy and haven’t had the chance to get to them yet
@@WillowRunMills editing eats up A LOT of time. I'm working on one now. Hope to have it ready soon.
I have a very similar project on the go and I have just quickly went through the videos. Needless to say, I'll have my main guy watch the whole series before we get going. I was surprised with the bow ties and that they are on the top. It's a beautiful touch but I think our client will not want to have them. I hope to book match the grains on the turn, Thank you so much for putting your work and skills on display.
Hello, and welcome. We were hoping this series would help others with similar projects. Our customer actually requested them to be used. They are both structural, and visually pleasing, but not necessary. They were fun to do as well.
You'll have to share some pictures of your work, when complete.
Good skills man!
Thank you. That's very much appreciated.
Do your buddies call you and say, pfht, I wouldn't habe done it like that. Lol
Good show.
None of my buddies do woodworking. LOL. They just supply me with logs. LOL
Folks on CZcams do that once in a while though.
Very nice project, your bow ties look terrific! Next time you're working on live edges, right after you remove the bark you might try using a wire wheel on an angle grinder or and electric drill to smooth over the edge and get into those curves and tighter places. It will follow the lines of the edge but be careful not to burn the wood or be too aggressive as they can remove material quickly.
I prefer hand sanding those areas to maintain a more natural edge, but can try your idea the next time I work on a slab. Thank you for the suggestion.
Nice looking project!
Thank you Bobby. This one turned out better than I hope. Super happy with it, and so was the customer
Beautiful work and good technique!
Thank you Larry. That means alot.
Welcome
Coming along nicely
Thank You James. Glad you are enjoying the series
Excellent job on those bow ties,I wanted to feel how smooth the top was as you were feeling it.Lol.Also good idea on using that piece of wood to help clamp down your jig.
Thank you Kermit. I was very pleased with how they turnd out. I will use a plunge router next time, so I don't have to enter the jig free hand. That was a bit risky. Could have damaged the jig.
Looking really good.
Thank You Sierge :)
Nice job. Those are hard to do
I really like doing the bow ties. Just have to be patient.
i use workpro. other than the weird baffling serration on the one side edge they are good inexpensive chisels with the metal end caps for using a mallet.
Thank you. I'll check them out
Very nice project. I learn something from watching you set up the work for the Bow Tie keys. I noted the Shopsmith dust collector. Do you have a Shopsmith? I have the Power pro
Hello Larry, and welcome to the channel. I'm glad our methods have helped.
The dust collector was purchased at a local auction. It worked well for years, but the bigger machines in the shop need a larger collector. I'll be shopping around soon.
Instead of using wood butterflies, how about using black Apoxsee.??
That would look amazing as well. Thank you for the idea.
How do you figure how much to charge the customer? When I used to do this type of work it was a function of "time and materials". Do you do this or just bid the job?
Hello, and thank you for your question. I do the same with these projects. Time and material are the base. I wont charge all of the time when I am learning a new skill to complete the project. That wouldnt be fair.
Once I can seriously estimate my time, I may be able bid the job.
I can give them a price up front, on the wood itself. The time is an estimate at this point, until I'm finished, but I usually have a number in mind.
Thank you for stopping in. We hope you have a great time watching.
How would I finish barked live edge
A good penetrating epoxy would work. Bark does present a maintenance issue, but the epoxy would act as an adhesive, and a way to stabilize / solidify the bark
why would you buy that model router and not get the D-handle option so you do not have to let go with one hand to turn off
I bought that router years ago, long before I was doing stuff like this. No problem to deal with. It's working great for us.
@@IronOakSawmill I understand but I see so many people these days worried about safety, like clamps on miter saws and are using switches on routers instead of triggers. In the over 35 years I was a cabinetmaker I purchased many of those PC routers all with D-handles
@@larryjepeal4409 didn't even know the D handles were an option. Just always had the switch.