Do not worry about video length (except for your sake and the editing). If people "get tired" there is an off button they can use. I think most of us are very interested in your process.
Your videos are never too long! Loved it! You show all the important things when working in small scales that full size woodworking videos skip over! Very informative and I’d love to see more about using the milling machine. I’m hoping cutting grooves in mahogany will go as smoothly as with lime, it certainly looks easier on the table saw. How about other things you do with the milling machine? I feel mine is very under used….
Awesome, thank you! Well, the milling machine has many uses and I do use it quite a bit. Mainly for more complex shapes as you can follow shapes with it. With some homemade jigs you can cut cabriole legs with it, do pin routing, cut inner shapes and rebates, etc. But it does take some setting up usually, so for simple cuts like a groove I often use my table saw as it is quicker.
I also am struggling with a Proxxon table saw. I built a better rip fence that can be clamped at the far end as well as a cross cut sled, but still... What did you say the make of the larger, better saw was? So glad you are showing how you do these precise cuts in detail. Thanks!
You're welcome! The newer Proxxon models do have better fences I believe, which can be adjusted more finely too. But the other saw I use, and really like, is the Jim Byrnes table saw (Byrnes Model Machines). If you are from the USA I would most definitely buy that one. In other parts of the world shipping and import taxes practically double the price of the machine (it is heavy so expensive to ship) but it is still worth the money I think. byrnesmodelmachines.com/tablesaw5.html
I could spend all evening watching your amazing crafting. Such a beautiful door and so professional! Where do you purchase your lovey wood supplies from please? It is difficult to find suitable wood in my country for creating miniatures. Can't wait to see the rest of the build. Thank you 💐
Thank you so much Angie! It has become harder to find the sheets of wood that every dollhouse shop used to sell. At least here it is. Now I buy a big block of pear wood or lime wood from a specialized lumber supplier (Arnhemse Fijnhouthandel) and I cut my own boards. And just today I picked up an old cupboard at my mother's. It is old (from around 1880) but damaged and not worth fixing up. It has some lovely mahogany on it and fine-grained pine which I can cut up to make thin boards for making miniatures. I realize that you and most other miniaturists don't have the tools or space to do this. Or the time, as it is a lot of work! At a lot of fairs, you can still get wood supplies. In fact, one of the sellers from the UK is actually called "Wood Supplies" ;-) www.wood-supplies.com
@@MakeMiniatures thank you Josje! This information is so helpful and appreciate the link. I think it is a great idea to reuse old furniture especially if it is destined for landfill. I am sure plenty of beautiful wood can be found in old furniture. An added bonus is if the furniture has sentimental attachment and perfect way to keep those memories alive!
I so appreciate you taking time to show us this process. I have a Proxxon table saw and use it for ripping and crosscutting but know that it will do so much more. I searched for the Proxxon milling machine but only found descriptions of the machine parts, not what it could do. I think I have a general idea but would you show us what it can do besides that lovely cut you made on the door? What other pieces have you used it for? Thank you so much Josje! I hope my question makes sense.
You're welcome, Beth. The milling machine can be used for very precise cuts to a specific depth or length as it can be adjusted by two wheels. I mainly use it for more complex shapes as you can follow curves with it. With some homemade jigs, you can cut cabriole legs with it, do pin routing, cut inner shapes and rebates, etc. But it does take some setting up usually, so for simple cuts like a groove I often use my table saw as it is quicker. If I have time for it in next week's video I will show you soem projects I have used it on in the past.
One more question: I have the Proxxon FET table saw. Let's suppose I have enough money to purchase ONE more piece of equipment. Would you recommend the Brynes saw? A lathe? A milling machine? A drill press? What do you find indispensable in your workshop? I value your opinion. Thank you!
That's a tricky question! That all depends on what you want to make. All of these machines have particular uses. But I suppose what I use most is my table saw (yes, I do infinitely prefer the Byrnes saw...) and the sanding disk. And again, I have both a Proxxon and a Byrnes sanding disk. The Byrnes machines can be set quickly and very precisely. But the sanding disk is small. The Proxxon is much bigger but not as easy to set exactly. Perhaps a milling machine is the most versatile machine to buy. It is what I use most, apart from my table saw and sanding disk. It lets you do routing, pin routing, precise cuts, drilling, shaping, etc. It will require some practice in setting up and understanding of how it all works. But again, tricky question Beth! I hope my answer helps you instead of making it more difficult for you.
Wow, that's so kind of you! But I agree with you on that there isn't much out there on these kind of woodworking techniques for miniaturists. I try to fill the gap a little bit with my videos.
Thank you so much for this video. Don't worry about the length of the videos. If it is easier for you to do shorter videos, you should go ahead and do them at your own pace. Not everyone wants to share their mini experiences and I really appreciate that you do. I also have a Byrnes saw. I respect my tools because they can be dangerous when you get too comfortable. What size and type of bit did you use? Again, thank you.
Thank you, Janet! You are exactly right about getting too comfortable with your tools, that's when things go wrong. As for the bit, I had to look that up, but I think it is called a core box 1/4 bit. So 1/4 inch (or 6,5 mm) is the width of the bit.
That's a difficult question...For building a dollhouse you mean? Maybe the book by Léa Frisoni, The Big Book of a Miniature House. It explains the building and decorating of a dollhouse from start to finish. I've never used it myself, but it is a very nice book. www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Miniature-House-decorate/dp/1861089546
Again, beautiful and so delicate! My doors will be for a modernist house so they won’t need such detail (lucky for me!) 😅
Haha, lucky you indeed! Thank you! 😃
Josje, you really are marvellous, I could watch your videos for hours! X
Wow, thank you Tanya! 😊
Do not worry about video length (except for your sake and the editing). If people "get tired" there is an off button they can use. I think most of us are very interested in your process.
Good point! There is always the off button or the option to speed up the video 😄
🥰 Thank you very much!
You’re welcome 😊
Your videos are never too long! Loved it! You show all the important things when working in small scales that full size woodworking videos skip over! Very informative and I’d love to see more about using the milling machine. I’m hoping cutting grooves in mahogany will go as smoothly as with lime, it certainly looks easier on the table saw. How about other things you do with the milling machine? I feel mine is very under used….
Awesome, thank you! Well, the milling machine has many uses and I do use it quite a bit. Mainly for more complex shapes as you can follow shapes with it. With some homemade jigs you can cut cabriole legs with it, do pin routing, cut inner shapes and rebates, etc. But it does take some setting up usually, so for simple cuts like a groove I often use my table saw as it is quicker.
I also am struggling with a Proxxon table saw. I built a better rip fence that can be clamped at the far end as well as a cross cut sled, but still... What did you say the make of the larger, better saw was? So glad you are showing how you do these precise cuts in detail. Thanks!
You're welcome! The newer Proxxon models do have better fences I believe, which can be adjusted more finely too. But the other saw I use, and really like, is the Jim Byrnes table saw (Byrnes Model Machines). If you are from the USA I would most definitely buy that one. In other parts of the world shipping and import taxes practically double the price of the machine (it is heavy so expensive to ship) but it is still worth the money I think. byrnesmodelmachines.com/tablesaw5.html
I could spend all evening watching your amazing crafting. Such a beautiful door and so professional! Where do you purchase your lovey wood supplies from please? It is difficult to find suitable wood in my country for creating miniatures. Can't wait to see the rest of the build. Thank you 💐
Thank you so much Angie! It has become harder to find the sheets of wood that every dollhouse shop used to sell. At least here it is. Now I buy a big block of pear wood or lime wood from a specialized lumber supplier (Arnhemse Fijnhouthandel) and I cut my own boards. And just today I picked up an old cupboard at my mother's. It is old (from around 1880) but damaged and not worth fixing up. It has some lovely mahogany on it and fine-grained pine which I can cut up to make thin boards for making miniatures. I realize that you and most other miniaturists don't have the tools or space to do this. Or the time, as it is a lot of work!
At a lot of fairs, you can still get wood supplies. In fact, one of the sellers from the UK is actually called "Wood Supplies" ;-) www.wood-supplies.com
@@MakeMiniatures thank you Josje! This information is so helpful and appreciate the link. I think it is a great idea to reuse old furniture especially if it is destined for landfill. I am sure plenty of beautiful wood can be found in old furniture. An added bonus is if the furniture has sentimental attachment and perfect way to keep those memories alive!
You're welcome Angie!
I so appreciate you taking time to show us this process. I have a Proxxon table saw and use it for ripping and crosscutting but know that it will do so much more. I searched for the Proxxon milling machine but only found descriptions of the machine parts, not what it could do. I think I have a general idea but would you show us what it can do besides that lovely cut you made on the door? What other pieces have you used it for? Thank you so much Josje! I hope my question makes sense.
You're welcome, Beth. The milling machine can be used for very precise cuts to a specific depth or length as it can be adjusted by two wheels. I mainly use it for more complex shapes as you can follow curves with it. With some homemade jigs, you can cut cabriole legs with it, do pin routing, cut inner shapes and rebates, etc. But it does take some setting up usually, so for simple cuts like a groove I often use my table saw as it is quicker. If I have time for it in next week's video I will show you soem projects I have used it on in the past.
One more question: I have the Proxxon FET table saw. Let's suppose I have enough money to purchase ONE more piece of equipment. Would you recommend the Brynes saw? A lathe? A milling machine? A drill press? What do you find indispensable in your workshop? I value your opinion. Thank you!
That's a tricky question! That all depends on what you want to make. All of these machines have particular uses. But I suppose what I use most is my table saw (yes, I do infinitely prefer the Byrnes saw...) and the sanding disk. And again, I have both a Proxxon and a Byrnes sanding disk. The Byrnes machines can be set quickly and very precisely. But the sanding disk is small. The Proxxon is much bigger but not as easy to set exactly.
Perhaps a milling machine is the most versatile machine to buy. It is what I use most, apart from my table saw and sanding disk. It lets you do routing, pin routing, precise cuts, drilling, shaping, etc. It will require some practice in setting up and understanding of how it all works.
But again, tricky question Beth! I hope my answer helps you instead of making it more difficult for you.
You should write a book. There isn't many miniature books available for more advanced techniques.
Wow, that's so kind of you! But I agree with you on that there isn't much out there on these kind of woodworking techniques for miniaturists. I try to fill the gap a little bit with my videos.
Thank you so much for this video. Don't worry about the length of the videos. If it is easier for you to do shorter videos, you should go ahead and do them at your own pace. Not everyone wants to share their mini experiences and I really appreciate that you do. I also have a Byrnes saw. I respect my tools because they can be dangerous when you get too comfortable. What size and type of bit did you use? Again, thank you.
Thank you, Janet! You are exactly right about getting too comfortable with your tools, that's when things go wrong. As for the bit, I had to look that up, but I think it is called a core box 1/4 bit. So 1/4 inch (or 6,5 mm) is the width of the bit.
@@MakeMiniatures thank you
I enjoy your adventures in dollhouse making. By the way do you know of a book that is great for beginners?
That's a difficult question...For building a dollhouse you mean? Maybe the book by Léa Frisoni, The Big Book of a Miniature House. It explains the building and decorating of a dollhouse from start to finish. I've never used it myself, but it is a very nice book. www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Miniature-House-decorate/dp/1861089546