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Some of my favorite tools that make every project easier (and safer too!) I’m often asked for gift ideas for woodworkers, so we put together a list of 11 Gift Ideas for Woodworkers and Makers under $70.00 These are tools that I use on a regular basis in my wood shop. Each of these items will make your woodworker’s shop more efficient and safer. All these items are in my shop except the tape measure. I bought that for my son-in-law who uses it on a regular basis. I find each of these items serves multiple purposes for me in the shop to keep me safe, provide my accurate measurements, and give me that extra pair of hands that I need. You can find Amazon links below that will take you directly to the item. Bayne Custom Woodworking is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon. SAFETY FIRST GRR-RIPPER 3D Pushblock for Table Saws, Router Tables, Band Saws, and Jointers by MICROJIG Safety is essential in the shop and these GRR-RIPPERS keep tablesaw blades, router bits and Jointer blades away from my fingers. No shop should be without them. I Have 2 and use them daily. T-90 Half Face Respirator Mask with Organic Vapor and Particulate Filtration The T-90 is designed to offer maximum convenience while prioritizing safety. It includes a range of user-friendly features that make wearing and maintaining it effortless. Users who require respiratory protection for extended periods or work in hot conditions appreciate its exceptional breathability and comfort. MEASURING TOOLS DFM ToolWorks Small Carpenter Square  DFM Small Carpenter Square Alloy Steel Made in USA with Fixed Miter Angle Pin. Great things come in small sizes. I carry this little wonder in my apron  for every project. Pica-Dry Longlife Automatic Pencil 3030 This Mechanical Pencil is a great addition to any workshop apron. A great part of this pencil is that you can also purchase a white lead that works great on multiple types of wood. It comes with its own handy sleeve that clips into your apron. 12 in Centerpoint Rule – $13.95 I picked this up on a whim while walking through a wood store one day and I have never regretted it. It can be difficult to determine the center point of wood at times and this finds center every time without failure and with great ease. Find the full measurement on the top of the ruler and find the same number on the bottom and that is center. NO ONE EVER HAS ENOUGH CLAMPS Large Rockler Bandy Clamps I could never figure out what the fuss was for these until I acquired them and now use them almost daily to hold things in place. I just used them for a small project when gluing edge molding to a puzzle board made with plywood. These held the molding in place while the glue

Custom Gift Products for Sale Each summer we sit down and discuss the custom gift products we will have for sale for the Christmas season. We love providing a few unique gifts we’ve designed as well as offering larger pieces of furniture we’ve made from lumber we’ve collected over the past year. Each year we have different products based on the material we have on hand. We build a limited number of pieces each year so don’t miss out! Wooden Collapsible Recipe stands This year we’ve created a new item that we feel will be useful and decorative at the same time. This recipe holder we have designed holds old-fashioned recipe books as well as mobile devices such as iPads and phones and gets them up and out of the way as you cook! While the design is the same, each one will have its own unique color scheme. They all have a clever stand on the back that uses a dowel allowing it to be folded into the stand. Then using a leather strap inserted through the hole on the top, it can be hung on the wall and out of the way when not in use. Each one is coated with multiple coats of polyurethane to protect it when those little helpers pitch in who tend to, well you know, make messes.  While these are in limited supply, we can always create new products as they are ordered. They’re available here for purchase. Live Edge Entry Table For those local to the Nashville TN / Mt Juliet TN area, we have live edge tables available again this year that will enhance any office, living, or dining area. The first one we have available this year is a perfect side table or entry table. It is 30 inches high and 48 inches in length with 4 brass hairpin legs, it has a depth of approximately 12.5 inches and is 2 inches thick. It is made from local white oak and sealed with 6 coats of polyurethane for protection.  Purchase this table here. This item is not available for shipping, contact us for delivery or pickup options. Live Edge White Oak Side Table The second one is slightly narrower at approximately 12 inches in depth, 30 inches high, and 48 inches in length with 3 brass hairpin legs, and is 1.5 inches thick. It is made from local white oak and sealed with 6 coats of polyurethane for protection.  Purchase this table here. This item is not available for shipping, contact us for delivery or pickup options. Live Edge Coffee Table for Sale The last one available this season is coffee table height at 15 inches high and 47 inches long, with black steel legs This piece is made with a combination of the local white oak and walnut. It is sealed with 6 coats of polyurethane for protection.  The coffee table can be purchased here. This item is not available for shipping, contact us for delivery or pickup options.

Saving Memories Another aspect of Bayne Custom Woodworking has been helping people save memories. Maybe an item has been destroyed in a tornado or during a move. Why throw them away when we can help create new items to keep those memories alive. From Tornado Destruction to New Treasures This year we worked with a repeat customer to do just this. Her grandmother’s bed was destroyed during a tornado But she was able to save the head board and asked me to create a few items from it. I cut the posts off, cut them in half and created a table for her sewing room Let’s talk about the client thinking outside the box on this one. I took the top of the headboard added a new piece of wood to the bottom and created a plate rack that would sit on her mantle. She decided to paint it white to match her mantle Then I removed the spindles from the headboard leaving the bottom board attached to them and took another board from the headboard to attach the other side. This made a very nice towel ladder for her house. Last for this project was a candle holder. I took parts of the original posts and mounted them to a piece of hard maple I had in the shop. They made perfect candle holders and center piece for her table. Preserving Family Memories This client’s family owns a tree farm in the upper Midwest of the country and brought 2 pieces of beautiful curly maple with them when they moved to Mt Juliet, TN. Unfortunately they have been sitting for a while and they both had quite the warp to them. Because they were one of a kind pieces that meant a lot to the owner, I was a little hesitant to run them through the jointer, planer and table saw. But no guts no glory so in I went. I was able to use my jointer to flatten it and them through the planer to coplane the top. Then my orbital sander brought out the marbling pattern of the maple. But, the piece needed a bit of help to become a usable piece so I found a piece of black walnut that was about the same size. Carved out the center of it and laid the piece of curly maple into it to bring it to the right size to be a console table What Weather Destroys, We Rebuild Another client had an old table that held memories for her, but it sat in her shed for years and the weather pretty much destroyed it. It took some sanding and some repairs using epoxy but I was able to save all 4 legs, which was the important part. Added a new ash table top and put a drawer back where the original drawer was. Coffee Table Makeover How about this unique item? She called me and told me she had a coffee table that had a storage area

Custom Furniture Projects Dominate 2022 The old adage “ when you do something you love you never have to work a day in your life”. That really does sum up 2022 for me. God has been gracious this year to provide a variety of custom furniture projects to keep the shop busy on a regular basis. While each and every project is important to me, the list below are 11 custom furniture projects of various types and builds that I completed and delivered this year. One of the dreams I had this year was to build more tables, I think you will see that I had the opportunity. So, in no special order or favoritism, here goes. Round Walnut Pedestal Table I started the year with a custom round table to catch the vision of a good friend. This was a 60” , 1 ½” thick black walnut table and the first round table I have ever built. The customer request was to place it on a really nice pedestal. I filled that need by turning to Osborn Wood Products. You will find this company in a number of my builds this year. Included with this build was another special request from the client. They has some Curly Maple slabs that were harvested at the tree farm owned by the clients father. If you look closely at this picture you will see the console table and the lazy Susan made from this wood. Of course I can never turn down a cute model. Custom Maple Table and Shelves Another build that was unique was a request I had from a mother and daughter that relocated to Nashville. They purchased a home and wanted a special table. They found a table online and asked if I thought I could replicate it. This maple table not only challenged my tools, but it also challenged my imagination. Good thing I have a wife that is an artist and can help me figure out curves. We invented a template to create the curve on the table top and another to create the curved shape in the legs. Yet another project that had another piece added to compliment it. I added 2, 48” x 10” floating shelves on the end wall. Red Oak Wood Another client that relocated from Michigan contacted me with a very special request. She cut down a red oak tree on her property some 18 years ago in Michigan, had it slabbed and brought it with her to Nashville where it sat in her garage for quite some time. While she had it slabbed, it was still very rough and needed it to be milled. She picked out a black steel pedestal from a Flowyline design furniture to compliment the red oak. With the balance of the wood, I created a bench to sit in her hallway and a mantle for her fireplace Walnut Farm Table A client who was no longer satisfied with their table that was set in front

The Top 10 Favorite Basic Tools and Accessories in My Shop When I started woodworking full-time almost two years ago, my dear wife recommended I find the best tools for safety first and productivity next. She made sense, so I continue to search out good products to keep me safe and products that make my job easier. This is the list of new products I’ve found this year. They’ll make great gifts for your favorite woodworker or DIYer. I’ve added my affiliate links to them so if you choose to click on them, I’ll make a little extra change, but it won’t cost you anything extra. So in a way any purchases help in the shop and probably donuts for my grandchildren Rags, yep rags – Stop tearing up your shirts and add these to your shop. They are large enough to cut into 4 pieces each and are perfect for applying stain and poly. Estwing Dead Blow Hammer – I use this to align every glue up, set clamps and anything that I need to adjust but am tired of hitting with my hand. The two heads allows for both soft and hard tapping. Kreg KDRV-90DG 90° Pocket-Hole Driver – I use a lot of Kreg tools, but this is one of my favorites. It allows me to drive screws into hard-to-reach areas. Wixey Digital Angle Gauge Type 2 with Magnetic Base and Backlight – This allows me to validate that my table saw, miter saw, jointer, etc… are perfectly square. Microjig Grr-Ripper GR-100 3D Table Saw Pushblock – Safety is rule number one in my shop. I use these on my table saw and my jointer to keep my fingers safe. Venom Steel Unisex Adult Black Gloves – I have used a lot of different gloves over the years but these are the best I have used. Most gloves I can only use once and Iave to throw them away after each use. With these gloves I can use them multiple times throughout a project before changing them. Electronic Digital Caliper – While I have tape measures and steel rulers, this is the tool I use to make sure that each piece of wood for a project is the exact thickness. You will find there are many uses for this tool Easy Squeeze Bandy Clamps Woodworking – There are multiple sizes of these, and I have at least 8 in the shop. I use them to hold trim, plywood edging, ect… BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication and Boeshield RustFree Rust and Stain Remover I use both of these items to maintain any tools that are cast iron like my table saw, jointer, etc… maintenance is important for accuracy as well as safety Milwaukee 2407-22 M12 3/8 Drill Driver Kit – this is new to my shop but I have found it to be a valuable tool. While I have and still use my ridged tools, I needed a new 12 volt and this fits

Choosing the Best Safety Mask for Woodworking Safety comes first in my woodworking shop. Everyone talks about keeping their digits away from the many dangerous tools we use, but I’m also concerned about keeping my lungs free of wood dust. It’s very important to find the best protection, especially over a long career as a woodworker. I choose to wear protective masks as often as possible. I also use a dust collection system with all my tools inside my shop. Every woodworker must choose when to use a mask and what type is most comfortable for them. I’ve tried lots of different companies over the years but I’ve found Parcil Safety provides the best mask options for me. I have been using the PD-100 Full Face Respirator (top item) and the AG-100 Half Face Respirator Mask (lower right item) for a while, @parcilsafety has been gracious enough send me the T-61 Half Face Respirator Gas Mask to test as well. Major Dust Projects One of my messiest projects which causes the most dust is leveling slabs. I own a leveling sled setup constructed and sold by Clean Cut Woodworking @cleancutwoodworking / @ccwroutersleds. (You can find a video using the sled here and use discount code BCW-LS5 for a 5% discount.) It’s a great tool, but when I’m done, I’m covered from head to toe with wood chips, dust and debris. I needed a mask that could handle the intensity of dust and was comfortable to wear for hours. PD-100 Full Face Respirator Back to the subject at hand – while using this level sled I discovered that the PD-100 Full Face Respirator Gas Mask with Organic Vapor and Particulate Filtration does a great job. Statement below is from Parcil’s website –Parcil Safety’s premier PD-100 Full Face Respirator Gas Mask is a comprehensive solution forusers seeking protection for their eyes, face, nose, mouth, and airways. Designed to safeguardthe wearer during a variety of activities from home improvement to industrial occupations, thePD-100 is dependable for strong protection against organic vapors and 95% of particulatesdown to 0.3 microns. https://parcilsafety.com/collections/half-face-respirators/products/t61-gas-mask-respirator Complete Protection with this Mask While I could use dust collection with the sled, I find it easier to use outside, undercover of a tent but that also means it throws a lot of dust and chips. Being a full face mask this mask protects my eyes as well as my lungs and sinus’s. With multiple layers of filters, I find this catches that fine dust that can cause damage. In the picture below I find the Electrostatic Filter is totally brown when working with walnut so I know it’s working. This mask also uses ParticulatePro P-3-P filter has a 99.97% particulate rating against oil and non-oil based airborne particulates. This filter protects against aerosols, particles, mist, fumes and dust. T-61 Half Face Respirator When the need for full face coverage is not necessary and dust is somewhat minimized, then I turn to the T-61 Half Face Respirator Gas Mask with Organic Vapor and Particulate

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Recently we had the opportunity of building a mid-century modern dining table. Project ideas and designs come from a number of different angles. But one of the most interesting and popular angles is from pictures. I will get an email from a prospective client with a picture of an item they saw in a store, a magazine or an internet search. It’s always followed by the question “can you build this for me”? My latest project is just that. I received an email with the picture below asking if I can recreate this design. The Table Idea Picture on the left is what I was given and picture on the right is the completed project. Turned out pretty good if I say so myself. Explanations and more pictures below. Researching the Project The first thing I do is internet research to find out the specifics such as actual dimensions, build material  and finish. Once I figure out what I am looking at then I can make a informed decision. In the case of this table the description told me it was built with Pinewood. Not something that would lend to a long lasting family heirloom. So I decided to build it out of Hard Maple for durability. But that was the easy decision, the hard one was – how do I create those legs. These are what the client fell in love with. The Table Legs Using dominos, oblong beech pieces of wood, that combined with glue, give strength and stability to wood joints, I created 2 legs, 35” x  28” x 2”. Then I turned to my very talented wife to help create a template out of plywood that would mimic the shape. I used this template to both draw the shape on the wood prior to cutting with my jig saw and as a guide with my router table and flush trim bit. A flush trim bit has a bearing on it that runs against the template as a guide with cutter blades below that cut the wood to mimic the template. Now that the shape is correct, I needed to complete the transformation by completely rounding over the edges. I needed to purchase a very large router bit to produce this. I am a fan of Whiteside router bits so of course the bit shown here is exactly what I needed to complete the work. Whew, the legs are done, now its time to get the top together. The Table Top Same simple process as the legs, mill the edges, choose what pieces fit best together, drill domino holes using my Festool DF 700 and glue together using Titebond glue. One last detail, the table has very defined end with round over edges, just like the bases. Once again I needed to call my wife again because the corners need an aggressive curve. Another piece of plywood, another template and yes another flush trim bit. Finishing Pictures say a thousand words and sometimes

How to Build a Child Size Adirondack Chair We’ve been building Adirondack Chairs for over 10 years now. Our adult sized chairs are favorites for their curved back and wide arms. They’re perfect for relaxing on the back porch while the kids play. Once we had grandchildren, we started making a child size Adirondack chair. The kids love these because they fit them so well and Mom and Dad love them because it’s a sturdy chair that doesn’t tip over easily, even when they roughhouse! We’ve put together this post so you can make your own chair. Follow along on YouTube or download the plans here. If you’re in the Nashville area, we’re happy to make them for you. Just contact us here A Child Size Adirondack Chair Parts List: See below for dimensions and layout Part 1 – Arms – 2 Part 2 – Legs or mainframe support – 2 Part 3 – Front legs and arm support – 2 Part 4 – Piece that attaches to Part 2 and supports back slats – 1 Part 5 – Back legs and arm supports – 2 Part 6 – Arm Supports – 4 Part 7 – Attaches to top of Part 5 and supports middle of back slats – 1 Part 8 – Back slats – 7 or 8 Part 9 – Seat slat that rests against the back slats -1 Part 10 – Seat slats – 6 PART 1 – Arms for the Child Size Adirondack Chair These arms are ¾” thick and you will need 2 of them. PART 2 – Legs or Mainframe Support The support parts in the diagram below give the chair its rise and its overall support. You will need 2 of these. This is the jig used to support part 2 to determine height and angle of chair. With the higher part of angle facing front, set part 2 on this with front forward to determine angle. The front of part 2 will be 1” from front. This will raise part 2 approx. 8 ¼” from workspace. Part 3 – Front Legs and Arm Support The front leg supports the front of the child size Adirondack chair. With the jig holding part 2 in place, set the leg at the 1” mark and secure it with screws. Repeat process on other front leg. Part 4 – Piece that Attaches to Part 2 and Supports Back Slats This piece rests on the notch of part 2 and keeps the width of the chair during assembly. Part 5 – Back Legs and Arm Supports The back leg and is used to support the back slats. This part goes on the inside of Part 2. Measure 6” back from part 4 and draw a vertical line. Lay one of the seat slats flat on your work place and stand this leg on top of it with the high point of the 30 degree angle towards the front of the chair and against the line you just drew. Clamp

The First Full Year as a Woodworker Sometimes this woodworking business dictates that I sit and wait for things to dry. Patience is not my thing and patience when I am not being productive is even worse. Today I have two large projects sitting in my shop that have been milled, assembled and customer validated. That means it’s now time to apply paint, stain and polyurethane. That also means that I cannot make sawdust. Saw dust and wet finish do not get along. It tends to make all the hard work look bad. So I sat down at lunch and said to my self-employed business woman of a wife “What do I do this afternoon?” Her response, “Write a blog post!” Did I mention she is a graphic designer – marketer – book designer – blogger? So here I go… While I have been building things for over 30 years, Bayne Custom Woodworking, LLC has been a real company for 5 years. Maybe I need to start at the beginning of how this all started. Five Year Celebration We were a young couple living in upstate NY and I was working at warehouse job filling orders for a local drug store chain. I started to make toys for our children to play with and Christmas gifts for family members. My corporate job soon transitioned to an IT professional role that served us well for over 27 years but I had really found my passion while working with wood. A table saw, sander, drill press and chop saw served me well for a long time. Finding a Shop In 2009, the kids were off starting their own lives and we decided it was time to move from upstate New York to Tennessee. Before we moved I was working in a damp basement with low ceilings and only concerned with building things that were good for my family. But in Tennessee we found a house that had a 20 x 25 out building where I could setup my new wood shop. So I setup my Ridgid table saw, old second hand Ryobi chop saw, drill press and other tools. No air conditioning, no heat, but it was dry, no dirt floors and I could stand up without my head hitting a floor joist. Using Local Sawmills I found a cedar mill about 45 minutes east and another mill about an hour west that would provide oak and poplar at a very reasonable price. Both mills however provided rough lumber that needed to be milled before I could produce product. Which means I needed some new tools LOL. But they both provided me with materials to keep building for my family, and potential customers. First Clients Honestly, I cannot remember what the first project was that I built for a customer. I think it may have been a set of Adirondack chairs made of eastern red cedar. But all of a sudden I had people that wanted me to build things for them. 

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