Vlog #33: Venturing off the path is OK!!

Show Notes

Mechanics are no longer allowed to do carpentry work. Because I said so.
Friends don’t let friends buy Chinese plywood.
I’ve started in on the miter saw station again. Next week’s video will be on it.
Daniel from MightyWood.net is a good dude. Thank you for the sticker.
Fredrick Ebert is a good dude. Thank you as well for the sticker.
Guy Dotan’s loft bed with a slide and climbing wall.
- Click here for the SketchUp file
- Slide:
  
  http://www.homedepot.com/p/PlayStar-Scoop-Slide-PS-8813/203294573?N=5yc1vZc5p4 (was on sale on Wayfair for $53 shipped)
- 16 Rocks:
  
  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007GBBT74/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Wood: Cedar 2×4 and 2×6 from Lowe’s
- Stain: Amber Shellac, 2 layers
  
  To attach the ladder and allow removal, I modified a curtain holder, made an L shape and screwed onto the ladder top.
- Lighting – absolutely awesome – http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20119418/ – see remote to the left of the ladder.
  
  Warning: slide is pretty steep, as it was mounted above the recommended 48″ to save space. Kids LOVE it!
If it rains any more this season my shop is going to float away. I need to build a boat.

21 COMMENTS

Bill Barstow March 10, 2015 At 7:56 am

OK so a couple things. First, you don’t need anyone’s approval. Don’t fall down Drunken Woodworkers path and try to do what others want you to. He quickly came back and started doing what he wanted to do again. 2nd. You guys are some of the more creative minds I have ever seen, you Izzy, Matheis, John, all so amazingly ingenious. Don’t let them stifle you. They are just probably jealous they are not creative enough. I for one love watching what you guys build and then try to do it myself. Never turns out as good as yours but I have fun doing it.
- Jay Bates March 10, 2015 At 10:06 am
  
  I said in the video it doesn’t bother me lol. Just fun to talk about :)
Lenny Fargo March 10, 2015 At 8:58 am

Venturing off the path is good and I look forward to it.
John Thompson March 10, 2015 At 9:10 am

I was going to say exactly what Bill said – well put Bill – plus I like the way tou let us know and put a smile on our faces with the way you deal with these sad people.I work with someone like that and I always say “If she won $10,000,000 in the lottery,her first comment would be” “It was 10.5 m last week.Keep up the great work
Jason Bradley Lowe March 10, 2015 At 10:49 am

You know your title says “Jay’s Custom Creations” not Jay’s Custom Wood Working only Creations”.. I liked the Vise is shows be some other Idea’s Keep up the great work!
Peter Dunphy March 10, 2015 At 10:58 am

Wait! Do you say you lived in Seattle, Wa? and you are a Lions fan? I dont understand.
I with you on the “CCC” (Cheap Chinese Crap) multiple bad learning experiences.
- Jay Bates March 10, 2015 At 6:27 pm
  
  I live in Mississippi.
  - narnia456 March 16, 2015 At 8:11 am
    
    Hal and Mal’s in Jackson rocks! Are you near there?!
Robin F Clear March 10, 2015 At 12:09 pm

My brother-in-law lives in Roseburg OR and worked in a plywood manufacturer plant there, and says that 80% of their total plywood production is being purchased by the Chinese, yet they export their Cheap Chinese Crap back to us… Go figure.
Dan McLeod March 10, 2015 At 12:15 pm

For years in my shop I’ve had to build things of other than wood. Congrats for graduating into the wood working world. It isn’t always about wood.
Walter March 10, 2015 At 12:51 pm

How do you identify Chinese plywood, is it labeled as such?

Side note, obviously quality was an issue, but chemical off-gassing may have been a bigger threat to you and your family.
Do you recall that Chinese drywall incident a while back?
- Jay Bates March 10, 2015 At 6:28 pm
  
  Most of it is labeled, For those that aren’t you will have to do some research.
Pete G March 10, 2015 At 6:39 pm

I wonder if people are still in the TV mindset when watching things on youtube. So people expect it to be like TV and the “show” to not change topics halfway through the season. I dunno, maybe I’m talking out my butt. Maybe people are just jerks.

You’re right though, it is fun to talk about :)
gary and judi boyd March 10, 2015 At 8:25 pm

Keep up the great videos no matter what path you choose. Looking forward to your next project, no matter what form it takes
RobG March 10, 2015 At 9:05 pm

Some people are offended by the solitary vise?
- Jay Bates March 10, 2015 At 10:46 pm
  
  Not really from the vise. The CNC content gave some pretty interesting feedback from folks lol.
Daryl Stokes March 11, 2015 At 12:11 am

Those tube ends cleaned up real nice.
I thought the CNC stuff was pretty cool, but I have to admit, the sheer complexity of putting it together was intimidating.
Kevin Mahoney March 11, 2015 At 9:13 am

I for one (I know I’m not alone), enjoy all your project and vlog videos. The only thing I disagree with is your professional sports teams. Probably has something to do with our geographical upbringing. LOL. All’s good. Keep the videos coming.
Clay March 12, 2015 At 4:27 pm

Greetings from Olive Branch! Purebond is definitely the best quality I’ve found for a decent price. Plus It’s worth it not to support the ChiComs. Keep up the good work! Btw my son loves the mortal combat sfx
- Jay Bates March 13, 2015 At 11:57 am
  
  Thanks Clay. I’m very pleased with this plywood so far.
Jon Miller March 16, 2015 At 9:11 am

The vise looks great. Just don’t get hooked on grinding. The grinder is to welding what Photoshop is to photography: a great tool that can easily become a crutch. Ask me how I know. :)

Honestly I don’t care if you start doing sewing or scrapbooking projects. I’m certain that what you produce will be interesting regardless of the medium you are working with at the time.