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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]]}} | |||
== Materials == | == Materials == | ||
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=== Glues === | === Glues === | ||
Are end grain glue joints weak? No! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7HxBa9WVis See the short, very interesting test video]. | |||
=== Finishes === | === Finishes === | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsjnRcmC840 Tong oil] finishes | |||
== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
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=== 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. | |||
=== Sanding === | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDYPGgjQmF4 How to sand wood correctly] | |||
=== Table Saw === | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSbS5zhH7cE General intro to table saw safety] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL8-1bmt7XY Blade Height] - what is the right height for your cut? | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f8VWwtaudU Kickback] and how to avoid it. Work safely! | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSQJ0247ifY Three different blades] - why to use each | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFFzmJfv5No Jointer, Planer, Drum sander] - what do they each do and why? | |||
=== Router === | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IBn1iXpzdU Which direction to move the router?] | |||
=== Drilling === | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlnu1qXGzbI Forstner bits] and how to use them |
Revision as of 15:32, 25 January 2022
- 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
- Tong oil 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.
- Fabulous wood countertop being made. Good tips on the overall process, including epoxy inlay.
Edge Treatment
- An interesting way to cover end grain using plywood. The link drops you to the finished piece, the whole video shows how he did it.
Sanding
Table Saw
- General intro to table saw safety
- Blade Height - what is the right height for your cut?
- Kickback and how to avoid it. Work safely!
- Three different blades - why to use each
- Jointer, Planer, Drum sander - what do they each do and why?
Router
Drilling
- Forstner bits and how to use them