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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 == | == Tips == |
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.