No April Fools joke, we had a great LIVE event. Check it out, and I’m sure you’ll be impresses with the improvement in quality. Yeah, we had a few audio glitches, but overall we’re happy to announce things look and sound MUCH better.
0:25 New technology for our live streams!
1:22 How to size a dust collector
2:45 Bandsaw instead of a table saw?
3:28 Dimensioning butterfly inlays
5:06 Flattening twisted boards/face jointing
9:05 Construction lumber for furniture?
11:30 Dimensions of a steam bending box
12:20 Fastening table tops to leg/rail assemblies
14:04 Lining a blanket chest with cedar
15:18 Bosch or Milwaukee miter saw?
16:00 Strength of tenon compared to floating tenon
16:35 110 or 220 for a SawStop saw
17:50 Sapele warped after cutting
21:03 Bowl turning
23:58 Setting dovetail slope
26:10 Laguna or Jet dust collector?
26:45 Finish for outdoor furniture
28:10 Trying to build square frames
29:30 Linseed oil vs water seal for color
30:10 Correct moisture content for wood
32:35 Check table saw for parallel
36:35 DeWalt planer; stock or helical knives
36:48 Paint treated lumber?
37:19 Bandsaw blade deflects
38:55 Help with Leigh dovetail jig
41:30 Gaps in mantel molding
44:00 Tension test on a bandsaw blade
46:25 Ripping narrow parts on the table saw
47:05 Types of glue
47:24 Joinery for cutting boards
50:18 Building in Florida and shipping to Wisconsin
51:35 Foot fatigue
52:33 Finish for cedar
53:30 Plunging mortises
55:30 Clamping at odd angles
57:30 Starting in lathe turning
59:47 George’s teaching schedule
have purchased new hs120 saw bench, having trouble fixing guid to right hand side instructions vague help.
Hi Jeff. Sorry but I’m not familiar with that tool. I’d suggest contacting the manufacturer for some assistance.
Thanks
Paul-Woodworkers Guild of America
At multiple points in the archived webinar the sound cut out. The video was excellent.
Hello George:
When using a framing square to set a 1 in 6 angle and your blade of your angle gage is to short 1/2 in 3 should also work.
James Sigmon – Kansas
viewing after the event from London, UK.
Video was great, but the audio kept dropping out
It would have been a lot better if the sound wouldn’t cut off as much
Per a previous question, Recently purchased a 1959 Craftsman radial arm saw. It works fine except throws a lot of dust
even though a vacuum is connected to it. It’s a 2.5 hp 16 gal shop vac. Your thoughts.
I am making a small table and the top is 18″x 20″ out of curly maple 2 pieces jointed in the middle. I want to use purple heart around the outside do I have to worry about expansion.
The outside trim will be about 1 1/2″ with miters in the corners
From Limerick, Ireland. Is it OK to build garden furniture with Popular if you use yacht varnish to finish it.
Hello, Ireland. Thanks for watching. Yes, poplar with good outdoor sealer would be fine.
Thanks George for the reply and I apologise for the spelling error 😉 Oh and Ireland said to say hello back.
Stewart Island, New Zealand
A follow-up to my earlier question about shipping my woodwork from Florida to Wisconsin, is there a “best” time of year to ship them?
If you can build and ship when weather conditions are the same, or similar, in both states, that would be best.
Dave from Michigan. Love the WWGOA LIVE! broadcast and the woodworkers challenge!
Glad you like it. Enjoy the bottle balancer.
Pennsylvania
From Florida. New to wood working. Is it less expensive to buy rough cut wood than already planned wood?
Yep, rough sawn material will cost less than pre-planed stuff.
Annapolis, Md
Oviedo Florida
Watching from Ct.
Mark is in Rockwall, TX
Mission Viejo, CA
I’m in Kodak, Tennessee. Lots of good information tonight. Thanks alot!
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi George, I just completed the adjustable workbench that was shown in a past video. I have arthritis so the ability to raise the bench provides a much more comfortable working height. I love this bench and its really sturdy. Thanks
Im from Harrison, NY
Glad it worked for you.
Hi George from Melbourne – Australia!
Thanks for watching from down under
I seem to over tighten my screws to a point of stripping them when using my Kreg pocket hole jig. How do you know when to stop torquing?
Be sure to use the clutch on your drill/driver. Start with it at a low setting, and it won’t seat the screw. Increase the clutch setting in small increments until the screw is seated, but isn’t getting stripped out.
In the market for a jointer would like to go with a 6 inch, floor space being limited was wondering if any of the bench top joiners worth bothering with?
I had a Delta benchtop jointer like this one http://amzn.to/2p27E1W for a long time. It worked fine. Short beds, so you’re limited on the length of material you can joint, but other than that it worked great for me.
I have read about making a slurry of the wood dust and oil when sanding and leaving it on the surface as a pore filler, such as with mahogany. Is this a process you have used and what grit paper & type oil would you recommend?
No, I’ve never done this. I use AquaCote grain filler http://amzn.to/2p1KZCO
I use a wixey digital angle gauge to check my table saw accuracy. I find the it can vary in the ninth degree position against the set stop. At times it’s off a few tenths if a degree. Also see this depending on which side of the blade I read. Why the variance and should I be concerned of that minute difference?
I use the Wixey gauge all the time, and have had great success with it. I don’t know what would cause the variations for you. Might be worth a call to Wixey to see what they say.
What is the correct moisture content you should shoot for or does that vary by Wood species.
Answer at 30:10. Always a good idea to have a moisture meter. One example of a Lignomat moisture meter http://amzn.to/2nKTIJm
I turn wood bracelets and I have started to turn some with a metal core obtained from Pen State, however the quality of the metal is bad and quickly loose it’s finish. Do you know anyone selling some of high quality so they will not tarnish?
Stillwater , MN
Sorry, no, I don’t have any experience with this.
I have a 2HP tablesaw that cut great for the first year. I’ve replaced the blade too… now the table Saw is bogging down on even 1x4s. Any suggestions on how to get the power back? Oil? New Belt? Etc.
Thanks so much,
-Andrew
I have a iGrzzly g0715p hybrid table Saw…
Would you recommend: Grizzly T21992 Power Twist V-Belt, 1/2-Inch x 4-Foot
I’m in Costa Mesa, California and love how you’re doing this for us!
Oh man… mine was the next question! 🙁
My first guess is that the belt has stretched in its first year of use, and is now slipping when you’re cutting. Check that tension.
I want to start wood turning. what’s the cheapest way to get started to see if I really enjoy it.
Answer at 57:30. Classes at Vondriska Woodworks http://www.vondriskawoodworks.com/classes.html
How do you clamp wood that is at different angles? Bar clamps are good for strain things but how would I clamp pieces at 20 degrees or 30?
Answer at 55:30
Audio is better too!
Yes, the video clarity is great!
Wunnerful!!
I’m finish challenged. How do most furniture makers get that deep even color on their pieces. I do prefer the natural grain appearance but occasionally would like that more even look you find from furniture stores.
Grain filler can help. I use Aqua Coat filler http://amzn.to/2p1KZCO
Your video is great however the volume in dropping out from time to time.
Question: I just built a desk with my son for my son. On the sides I used a poly stain combo product. However it looks somewhat painted rather than stained. Have you ever used this type of product and where you happy with the outcome.
George, have been watching your videos for a long time. The new video quality is great, although it shows how much you’re losing your hair. What gives man? 🙂
Meh, I’m a 56 year old self-employed guy. Between age and stress, it’s a wonder I’ve got any hair left. 🙂
Yes the quality of the video feed is much better then in the past especially when I go to full screen. However, there has been of sound on several occasions on my end. Thank you for these Iive sessions. As Tony Tiger would say, they’rrree GREEAAATT!
How can I make my own Tack solution? What is the ratio of Shellac to what mixture ?
Video is much better than past shows for my system I can watch full screen with nasty pixels and shuddering
I’ll answer that. The audio/video is much better. I had a bit of freezing at first and some audio drop for a few seconds at a time periodically.
Thrning Western Red Cedar. What finish do I use that will keep it from turning From pink / red to brown? I want to be able to buff the vessel or have a high gloss finish.
Woulld you finish the inside w same material?
Answer at 52:33
The video and audio quality are much better in my opinion! However, I was getting some lag in both audio and video earlier in the session. It’s stopped now. (Could be on my end, but reducing the YouTube resolution by 50% didn’t initially have any effect.)
Turn the ruined bowl into a farmhouse-style hanging light shade!
That is SUCH a great idea. Now I can’t wait to do that.
Hey George, you mentioned that you’re in the shop all day. How do you avoid foot fatigue?
Answer at 51:35
I joined late and you might have addressed this in one of the listeners questions. What would you recommend for home projects, cabinet building etc. 1.75 or 3 HP, 110 or 220V? And what would be the ideal rip size?
A 30-in fence will probably serve most of the time. I have a 52″, but it’s pretty rare for me to cut anything beyond 30″. I’ve got a 3 hp saw, but have taught on 110 volt saws all over the country, and never run into a power problem.
My question is if I do a plunge router with several passes through a 2-inch thick piece of hard maple will the router guide hold the bit in place as I route the hole? The wood is 2 inch thick maple. The whole is 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long and I have pre drilled and mortise the slot… Will the edge guide on a router suffice to hold it in place I don’t want the bit to come out and chigger up my piece
Answer at 53:30
i Make wooden cutting boards that are edge laminated. I have the opportunity of purchasing either a biscuit cutter or a dowel cutter. Which would be the better for using on the boards
Answer at 47:24
there are so many brands and types of wood glue, how do we make the best decision on what type of glue to use.
Answer at 47:05.
Hi George, I live in Florida and most of my family live in Wisconsin. How do I guard against the differences in climate affecting things that I make down here and ship to family in Wisconsin?
Ever have a class on sheave making? As for making a barrel or curved vase? =Len
Sorry, no, that’s not a topic I teach.
I have some rough sawn 6/4 oak planks ~12″ wide for a planked tabletop. Is their an advantage to leaving the planks wide or ripping them smaller to making the top
Always cool if you can leave wood wide for glue ups. If you’re confident that it’s completely stable, you could leave it wide.
Sorry – I submitted this as a “reply” accidentally.
Hi. Love the website and George’s common-sense approach (and dry sense of humor). I hope other folks just got the “220-221, whatever it takes” joke.
I’d like to make a table saw crosscut jig. I need to cut small pieces to fit into the mitre slot on the table saw. But I’m always reading that I shouldn’t cut such narrow pieces on the table saw, for fear of kickback. How can I cut them safely?
Thanks
Answer at 47:58
What is the best glue to use to glue up self made banding such as a herringbone pattern?
I built a decorative mantel around my fireplace using poplar and birch plywood. The poplar trim around the fireplace is joined with a kreg pocket screws and minimal amount of glue on these butt joints. I got a slight separation at several of the joints after several fires. any ideas on the cause and how to avoid in the future
Answer at 41:30
I’m having trouble with my Leigh D4 dovetail jig making half blind dovetails. The pins always seem to be to short. I’m having a terrible time adjusting and am running short on scrap wood!! Any suggestions on videos that would be helpful?
Answer at 38:55. Leigh customer service: 800-663-8932
n you paint pressure treated lumber?
I noticed you’re using a Dewalt planner. Do you use the stock knives or a helical cutter head ?
How would you use the bench top table with the Moxon vise, if you have one?
Why cant I make any box frame I build square? Am I that bad?
Answer at 28:10
What is your favorite finish for outdoor furniture (like Adirondack chairs) and why?
Answer at 26:45
Thompsons Water Seal http://amzn.to/2p1Z03f for clear coats. Australian Timber Oil for staining http://amzn.to/2p1UpOE Many colors available.
As to the dust collection. I am also in the market and have boiled it down to the new Laguna Pflex and the Jet. However, I have not found many complete reviews as to the Pflex. Which brand do you believe is a better quality? or you do not recommend either
Answer at 26:10
How do you use a carpenter square to set a bevel gauge to 1:6 ?
Thank You !
Answer at 23:58
I have finally got done high quality tools and a bit of experience under my belt but recently I ran into something that I wasn’t sure how to deal with. I was ripping some nice sapele for a hexagonal shaft of a music stand. The original stock was jointed and planed square, however after I ripped each strip to form the six-sided shaft each one became curved, making the glue up almost impossible. What went wrong, how can it be avoided?
Answer at 17:50
One type of Lignomat moister meter available here http://amzn.to/2odGi3M There are many models available.
Any thoughts on a 220 versus 110 motor for a sawstop table saw? I’m a moderate hobbyist. Thanks.
Answer at 16:35
Is there a difference in joint strength with floating vs fixed tenons?
Answer at 16:00
Milwaukee dual bevel mitersaw12″ or Bosch glide dual bevel miter saw. 12″. For garage shop plan to build a dedicated station for it.
Answer at 15:18
I just built a steamer box, 12″ X 12″ X 48″. I’m using a wallpaper remover for the steam. Did I build it too big. Most I see out there are PVC OR ABS. Will I get enough steam to do the job? First project is to straighten the bow out of 6″ X 6″ X 3/8″ hickory.
What is the best glue to use to glue up self made banding such as a herringbone pattern?
George…what is the best way to line a blanket chest with cedar? Do I finish the chest before I attach the cedar? Do I bring the cedar all the way to the top? Thanks a bunch George…..
Answered at 14:04
What would be a strong joinery method for a 3/4″ Bamboo Plywood Top to Poplar Legs 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ ? Thank You
Answered at 12:20 Table top fasteners http://amzn.to/2nKVKJD WWGOA videos and articles on table top fasteners https://www.wwgoa.com/?s=table%20top%20fasteners
I can’t believe how much wood working experience I have gotten from watching the videos. One of the questions I have after watching your brother video about Glen’s routing a sl a large board (1/2″ wide and 2″ long 2″ thick piece of hard maple). will the router Edge guide suffice to hold the bit in place? I pre drilled and morticed the entire hole and we’ll make progressively deeper passes. I just can’t afford the bit to jump out and ruin the peace.
I just built a steamer box but I may have made it to big – 12″ X 12″ X 48″. I’m using a wallpaper remover for my steam. I wanted capacity but a lot that I’ve seen use ABS or PVC. Will I get enough steam to do the job?
Answered at 11:30
I am building a farmhouse table and glue and Kreg jigged 2×6 together the first couple of days it stayed nice and flat but then it started to warp. Is it do to moisture in the wood from menards. What is a good way of avoiding this.
Answered at 9:05
Are there twisted or warped billets or boards that are impossible to straighten and square? I had a 3×3 Red Oak billet that has given me a fit. It was twisted approximately 1/2″ in 8′.
Answered at 5:06
are you streaming??
It’s 6:21 MST, 7:21 CST. Where are you. Video says “waiting for Woodworkers Guild of America” April 6, 6:00 PM
When using butterfly keys what determines how many to use and how space them? Also is there a ratio to how thick they should be compared to the work piece?
Answered at 3:28
I am a beginner woodworker and have turned my single car garage into a shop, so space is at a premium. I don’t have plans on ever cutting full sheets of plywood etc. and was wondering if I could forego a table saw for a band saw. Thanks, johnny.
A track saw would be just your thing if you don’t want to purchase a table saw to break down sheet goods.
I was lucky and found a SUPER deal on a Festool Track Saw. I’m super surprised as to how much I use it.
I use my bandsaw a lot and the big pain is how often I change the blades mainly because of size. I can go from 1/8″ to 1 1/4″. Also remember that it is easy to get hurt on the bandsaw, especially when pushing a piece of wood. Use a push-stick when it is possible.
Put all of your tools on wheels that can be easily lowered and raised. This will allow you to have more tools in a small space.
Answered at 2:45
how do you know what size horse power do most people will need for a dust collector. will 2hp work i would like to get one to plan for the future machine needed like a planer, jointer, and bandsaw. right now i have a table saw only.
Hi. Love the website and George’s common-sense approach (and dry sense of humor). I hope other folks just got the “220-221, whatever it takes” joke.
I’d like to make a table saw crosscut jig. I need to cut small pieces to fit into the mitre slot on the table saw. But I’m always reading that I shouldn’t cut such narrow pieces on the table saw, for fear of kickback. How can I cut them safely?
Thanks
Answered at 1:22