Looks good for the first time around. The only thing that I find detract from it is the different radius and/or angle in which the hoops leave the bottom shelf. On the above image, sliding everything to the side where the blue bottle is will give a more "symmetric" appearance, also it will give you more space on the top shelf for a tree.
Eh, little late, but I started a stand! My idea is to essentially carve it out of a solid block of wood. I have these hickory logs I can use. Rough block cut and a little sanding to get a look at the grain.
I discovered Grizzly and have been aching for one of those machines ever since.
I found out about Grizzly when I started making guitars in 2004... haven't bought anything yet. Now I wish I had done so a long time ago.
The problem with Grizzly is that they don't make their machines. They buy machines from other companies and just put their name on it. Once those companies stop making the machines you can't find parts. It happened to me. I will never buy a Grizzly machine again.
Huh. Good to know. I haven't heard anything terrible about them.
If you think 13" clearance would be good for you, my recommendation would be to move up to 15-16". You will find yourself needing the extra clearance later down the road. Laguna and Powermatic are other options. Powermatic will cost you though. If you plan to rip boards try to get a machine with at least 3hp.
That's what I was going to say. I need a bare minimum of 2hp because I like to find the wood for free from people's tree trimming or the like. That means I have to mill it down.
Similar situation here. I have tools for CARVING wood, but little for carpentry.
My middle daughter - about to turn 12 - has shown an interest in woodworking, so we're hoping to complete a few projects over summer. We can both learn together!
You are right, the basic principle is the same and the joinery itself isn't the problem.
