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Information on tools and techniques
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=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 ===
Are end grain glue joints weak? No! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7HxBa9WVis See the short, very interesting test video].
 
=== 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].
* Fabulous wood countertop [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_i_DfncSQc being made]. Good tips on the overall process, including epoxy inlay.
=== Edge Treatment ===
* An interesting way to [https://youtu.be/_U4UMj07whs?t=903 cover end grain using plywood]. The link drops you to the finished piece, the whole video shows how he did it.

Revision as of 21:21, 10 September 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

Are end grain glue joints weak? No! See the short, very interesting test video.

Finishes

Tools

Bench Vise

Wood Lathe

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

Edge Treatment