Thanks to Charlie Kocourek for helping out with this LIVE event. He did a great job, and was able to answer a lot of veneer related questions. He’s welcome back any time.
0:35 Intro of Charlie Kocourek2:45 Routers that don’t have variable speed
4:45 Resawing, with demo on bandsaw
8:30 Determining what size screw for a project
10:02 Finish for an end table
11:14 Countersink to use with plugs
12:59 Painting outdoor treated wood furniture
15:36 Using a trim router for making holes
17:22 Best way to store chisels
19:30 Best finish for mahogany
20:55 Best way to store lumber
22:29 Good practice wood for lathe turning
24:02 Bandsaw buying advice
26:20 Glue squeeze out on a through tenon
30:04 Working with old wood
30:40 Woodworking projects for learning
32:30 Freezing point of Titebond 3
33:06 Making a juice groove in an end grain cutting board
34:53 Using commercial iron on veneer
35:58 Veneer on plywood edges
36:40 Source for weathered oak veneer
39:50 End grain bowls?
41:12 Cleaning saw blades
42:03 Selecting a glue
43:23 Pattern cutting small parts on a router table
44:23 Biscuit cutter vs pocket holes
46:15 Best dovetail jig
48:25 Helical heads on jointers
51:46 Making half lap joints
57:19 Router bit for cleaning pallet wood edges
59:55 George’s teaching schedule
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I need to fill pocket-hole joints on a table top to look like the table I am putting a clear finish on it.
Nice show. I’m from Florida
When gluing a through tenon into another piece of stock, do not put the glue in the mortice. put glue on the tenon and hold short of putting glue on the area of the tenon that will be protruding out of the mortice. the glue will be behind the end of the tenon as it is inserted into the mortice and will not pass through a glue area , thus no glue on the end of the tenon when it protrudes from the end of the mortice.
Watching the re-run on Saturday from london, UK.
Glue squeeze out cleanup, chisel or damp rag? Which is best for finish prep? Your suggestions please.
Hi Thomas. There is an ongoing raging debate around this question. I use both approaches interchangeably and if you are careful, either one will work fine. Overall I generally prefer to use a damp rag. Paul
watching from Grand Ridge, Fl. my 3rd webinar, member of WWGOA
Just curious if there is an alternative tip to buying/ making a pocket hole jig? Any way to make your own or a method by which it can be “eyeballed”?
Hi Kathy. Perhaps there is a way to do this, but you can buy an entry level pocket hole jig pretty cheaply, so I’d recommend going that route. Paul
what do you think of the band saws from harbor freight tools.is it a good one or is it one of the worst ones on the market.
Hi Robert. Sorry but I do not have any experience with this saw. In general, Harbor Freight has a reputation for selling power tools that are of marginal quality, so I would ask around to see if you can find any owners who would give you some qualified perspective before you purchase. Paul
Nice job, men! See you next week George.
Thanks, Jim. Yep, next week at WOOD will be great.
Thanks Jim!!!
I wish you would provide a video access to the programs after they are complete. I always seem to join the discussion too late.
All the Live streams are archived here https://www.wwgoa.com/articles/wwgoa-live/
How about Spokane, WA or Coeur d’Alene, ID
Annapolis,Md
Isn’t there measuring sticks or devices to measure the right height for a lap joint for saw blades or router bit height.
I use gauge bars for set up all the time, like these http://amzn.to/2n7a7HN But if the material isn’t a perfect 3/4″ thick, the gauge doesn’t help much.
Watched the entire show from Ohio
Thanks Terry!
Awesome
Thanks for tuning in.
Question about glue: A friend wants to build a hang over step for his boat for skiers to climb in. What would you suggest for a adhesive that can be submerged. Titebond does not make a submergible glue.
Thank You!
I’d check with boat builders, or places that sell boat building supplies. I suspect you need some kind of epoxy.
Lake Charles, Louisiana
What is your favorite way to level live edge slabs?
On my last table I use Triton hand held planers for most of the work like this small one http://amzn.to/2pqhXxq or this larger one http://amzn.to/2r64QxF
Watching in San Pedro CA
Newbie wood working hobbyist watching from Lake Charles, Louisiana. Any suggestions about working with pallet wood? I am taking the oak slats from pallets apart to refinish the face of my fireplace, above the mantle. Planing the face… both sides, and plan to smooth the edges with my table router. Not sure what type of router bit would work best.
Answered at 57:19
What is the best way to glue a rubber pad to a piece of plywood and the right glue to use
Contact cement like this http://amzn.to/2pqkho1 might work. But I’d experiment first to make sure the adhesive doesn’t do anything bad to the rubber.
whats the best way to set up a bandsaw fine tune it
Lots of bandsaw videos here https://www.wwgoa.com/videos/how-to-use-a-bandsaw/
I have enjoyed the woodworking challenge. Will there be a follow up?
We’ll see. We’ve got to get this one wrapped up first. 🙂 But glad you liked it.
Teryl Cocoa, FL
Viewing from Penfield NY
Love your show. I’m from North Carolina.
Aurora Nebraska
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Allentown, PA
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North Texas
Cheers from California!
I’m watching from Alaska, USA
Watching from Central Florida. Thanks for your website!
South Pasadena California (a city, oddly enough south of the city of Pasadena)
KC, MO
Watching from Teaneck, NJ.. Great show guys, taking notes!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Coleman, WI
Detroit
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
From Japan. You guys are fantastic educators. Very engaging and informative and to the point. Thanks!
Thanks so much! Glad you watched.
Hello! What are your best hints and tips for flawless Lap Joints? Thank You!
I did mean half lap…. thank you so much for the demo!
Answered at 51:46
I have a deck box with a top that is 60″x25″x 3/4″. It ways about 25 pounds. What can i use to stop it from slamming down
Rockler sells a variety of lid supports. http://www.rockler.com/search/go?w=lid%20stays&asug=&sli_uuid=&sli_sid= You’ll have to match the weight of the lid to what the support is capable of holding up.
I received your drawn video demo of the locking writing desk with all the hidden compartments and would really like to see you guys do a live demo on the show. Any chances to see the real thing?
Sorry, but I think you’re thinking of someone else. I haven’t made a locking writing desk with hidden compartments.
When making louvers for 3-1/2″ plantation shutters, how do you keep the cut consistent and not make indentations on the router?
Sorry, I’ve never made louvers, so don’t know.
On a jointer do you prefer independent beds or parallelogram beds?
Comment: fuming is done AFTER construction.
In your opinion(s) what is the best dovetail jig (money not necessarily a factor) that provides the best most efficient (i.e., ease of use) dovetail cut?
Answered at 46:15
Porter Cable Dovetail Jig http://amzn.to/2q7y8P5 Leigh D4R http://amzn.to/2q8I9Lu Keller dovetail jig
Keller Dovetail Jig http://amzn.to/2q7tUH8
Whats the best way to restore a deck surface thats pretty weather beaten. the deck has just been power washed and is ready for the next step ?
This is a good question for the folks at The Family Handyman Magazine.
I have several hundred board feet of old wood – 30+ years old – oak, maple, and walnut. I know that wood hardens with age. Are there any special considerations for working with old wood?
Answered at 30:04
When would you used a biscuit joiner versus using pocket hole?
When would you use a biscuit jointer for projects versus using a pocket hole jig?
Answered at 44:23
what do you guys do when using a pattern bit on a router table ,what’s the best way to hold smaller pieces , say like a 3 inch circle or something like that ?
Answered at 43:23
There are several types of glue. Is the primary criteria for which glue to use the amount of “play” time before setting, or are there other considerations?
Answered at 42:03
From San Antonio, TX. I want to put veneer trim on plywood edges of a toy box. Do I take off hinges and put veneer, start and stop veneer around the hinge or what do you suggest?
Answered at 35:58
Charlie,
What are your feelings about using commercial iron-on glue for ironing on veneer?
Answered at 34:53
how about making a video for women who is just starting woodworking or/and power tools
When turning a bowl from a small log do you need to cut the log in half length wise to come up with a blank or can turn from the end of the log?
Answered at 39:50
Is there a good place in southern California for veneer? I’m Looking for weathered oak in particular.
Answered at 36:40 Varathane Weathered Wood finish http://amzn.to/2q7isvp
Evening!
What is the best way to clean build up on saw blades that cause burning.
Answered at 41:12 CMT Blade Cleaner http://amzn.to/2qyr3YV
What is the best method to put a juice groove in an end grain cutting board?
Answered at 33:06
Yes, 10am morning tea time here in Australia
Have you tried the Cutech planers and jointers? I understand that the helical cutting heads make them superior to other types.
I have a Delta mid sized lathe. The quill has come out of the tailstock and I can’t get it to stay. When I crank it so that it should hold the wood, the quill backs out instead,.
I’m not sure I completely understand what’s going on. But many lathes have a release built into the tailstock. When you back the tailstock quill away from the headstock, it automatically pushes the live center out of the tailstock. If the tailstock quill is in this retracted position, the live center won’t stay in place.
From San Antonio, TX. Question: My woodworking skills are minimal but trying to get better. What type projects would help me learn more?
Answered at 30:40
Hello George: I am looking for the best method or countersink to use to make sure my plug buttons will sit flush over the screw holes… Thanks
I have several hundred board feet of old wood – 30+ years old – oak, maple, and walnut. I know that wood hardens with age. Are there any special considerations for working with old wood?
Answered at 30:04
When assembling thru-tenon assemblies or a Green & Green 3-finger finger joint frame (think -=), how do you deal with squeeze out. Note: I fume so I cannot have any glue smears.
Asnwered at 26:20
George, I just bought a nice compact router. is it possible to use it as a replacement for the drill press to make straight holes? If so, is there a selection drill diameters to choose from?
Answered at 15:36
Hi George, I also just joined and am enjoying the videos. Just retired and thought I would try some woodworking. Thinking about buying a bandsaw. Any recommendations?
Answered at 24:02
Hi, So thankful to be on holiday today, so I can catch you guys. Its close to 9:30am Friday here in South Australia, by the beautiful Murray River.
Glad you could join us.
What is the best finish to use for an end table that is really nice, built from Cherry, but located in a Den it would be under heavy use?
Answered at 10:02
How do you store wood if you are not gonna use it right away? Many times by time I want to use a piece of wood it has developed a bow. Should it be supported in many locations? Is it better standing up or laying flat? Thanks
Answered at 20:55 Video on George’s lumber storage https://www.wwgoa.com/video/georges-solid-wood-storage-002976/
I’m building children-sized picnic tables I’m using treated 2 x material. These picnic tables will be resting on the ground. To protect the ends of the legs from premature rotting, I’m thinking of using a spray-on water sealer on the bottom and up the legs about 6″. Then, to protect the children from coming in contact with the treated finish of the lumber, I’m thinking of painting all the surfaces with a white, oil-based primer, then finish painting the seats and table top with multiple colors of latex paint. Is the spray-on sealer on the legs overkill, just right or not enough? Is the primer on the rest of surfaces too much as well?
Answered at 12:59
George:. What is the best countersink or method to use; to make sure i can get the button plugs to seat over the screws flat.
Answered at 11:14. Tapered bit countersink set http://amzn.to/2q7cavF
What determines the right size wood screws to use on a project?
Answered at 8:30
Hi George, I really enjoy you low key and calm way that you explain what and how to do shop work
Thanks. I try to stay calm….most of the time. 🙂
Can you explain the term re-saw as it pertains to band saws. Thanks. The other John.
Answered at 4:45
Magnetic feather board that Charlie talked about http://amzn.to/2r01SOV
I downloaded your router bit speed chart. I have three routers but they do not have speed adjustments on them. What do I do in this case? Buying a new router is not an option. Also, I am tempted to join the WWGOA, but I don’t care for automatic renewal, is this negotiable?
I have a Rockler micro adjuster for my router fence. Have you any idea how far one turn of the knob moves the fence? Rockler doesn’t have the answer.
It depends on the screw thread. If the thread is 16th or a 32nd the one turn moves the fence a 32nd or a16th.
Answered at 2:45
Hi George, Joined your site a couple of months ago, Enjoy your videos. Easy to follow, understand and learn from.
Thanks. Glad you like it.