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{{About|general woodworking tools and tips|the wood shop at the Maker Nexus makerspace in Sunnyvale, CA|[[MN-S Wood Shop]]}} | |||
=Tools= | == Materials == | ||
==Bench Vise== | |||
=== Wood === | |||
Of course, wood! Check out the [https://www.wood-database.com/ Wood Database] for tons of information about different woods. Identification, strength, finishes, etc. | |||
=== Glues === | |||
=== Finishes === | |||
== Tools == | |||
=== Bench Vise === | |||
* How to pick a vise? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcbTopj5u7A A fun video with serious information] | * How to pick a vise? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcbTopj5u7A A fun video with serious information] | ||
==Wood Lathe== | |||
=== Wood Lathe === | |||
* Using a skew. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjh9FcO7ftI Nice video explaining skew angles and when to use each]. | * Using a skew. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjh9FcO7ftI Nice video explaining skew angles and when to use each]. | ||
=== Wood Chisels === | |||
* Sharpening: The grind on DeWalt chisels is very rough out of the box. The edge isn't durable because it is very jagged. To get a good edge on them you need to carefully flatten the surface of the bevel of the chisel with a rough sharpening stone before moving on to finer grits. Sandpaper is not the right tool for the job. | |||
== Tips == | |||
=== Wood Inlay === | |||
* Epoxy wood inlay. [https://www.finewoodworking.com/2018/02/07/create-dramatic-inlays-epoxy Good process from Fine Woodworking]. |
Revision as of 18:02, 4 June 2021
- This page is about general woodworking tools and tips. For the wood shop at the Maker Nexus makerspace in Sunnyvale, CA, see MN-S Wood Shop.
Materials
Wood
Of course, wood! Check out the Wood Database for tons of information about different woods. Identification, strength, finishes, etc.
Glues
Finishes
Tools
Bench Vise
- How to pick a vise? A fun video with serious information
Wood Lathe
- Using a skew. Nice video explaining skew angles and when to use each.
Wood Chisels
- Sharpening: The grind on DeWalt chisels is very rough out of the box. The edge isn't durable because it is very jagged. To get a good edge on them you need to carefully flatten the surface of the bevel of the chisel with a rough sharpening stone before moving on to finer grits. Sandpaper is not the right tool for the job.
Tips
Wood Inlay
- Epoxy wood inlay. Good process from Fine Woodworking.