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Title: Build my stands using white oak
Post by: dailey on September 27, 2017, 10:51:25 PM

I'm an amateur woodworker. Each time I get a new slot I build a stand for it using white oak. It's very plain and simple in design but solid. Lately I've been very busy as my slots seem to multiply.

Title: Re: Build my stands using white oak
Post by: rokgpsman on September 28, 2017, 12:57:11 AM

That's a very nice job on making the stand. If shipping costs weren't too crazy you could probably make and sell several of these to various folks here on NLG.   :cool_thumb_up:

Title: Re: Build my stands using white oak
Post by: Amechanic on September 28, 2017, 05:05:25 AM

Those look as good if not better then the one you buy. I not crazy about the wood stands with the light inside and the glass doors. They just seem to be too tall when you get the machines on them. Yours look to be about  22-24" high.

Title: Re: Build my stands using white oak
Post by: dailey on September 28, 2017, 08:51:07 AM

The stand in the photo is 21" high. I have several that are 27". I'm about to start my next one for my latest S9000 'Ultimate Party Spin". It will be only 17" tall so the topper will clear my 8-foot ceiling, and that's with the candle removed.

Title: Re: Build my stands using white oak
Post by: Amechanic on September 28, 2017, 09:13:48 AM

How much does white oak cost per board foot now a days? How much are you material cost?

Title: Re: Build my stands using white oak
Post by: dailey on September 28, 2017, 11:05:52 AM

Lumber is expensive. I use 3/4" thick lumber for the face frame, top and molding. 3/4" plywood for the body, 1/4" plywood for the back. I never actually estimated the cost of a stand. Doing it as a hobby, cost didn't seem important.

White oak 4/4 (3/4") thick is about $3.67 per board ft.    3/4" White oak plywood is $86.89 a sheet.