WoodWorkers Guild of America https://www.wwgoa.com Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:24:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wwgoa.com/app/themes/child-wwgoa/favicon.png WoodWorkers Guild of America https://www.wwgoa.com 32 32 WWGOA LIVE Streaming Schedule https://www.wwgoa.com/post/wwgoa-live-streaming-schedule/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/wwgoa-live-streaming-schedule/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:59:59 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1882507 Read more »

]]> Interested in expanding your woodworking skills? Join us for monthly LIVE Q&A sessions and tutorials with woodworking expert George Vondriska. Dates can be subject to change. Time: 11:00 a.m. CT/12:00 p.m. ET Type: Woodworking Tutorial – Bud vase/flower holder Access: Free Instructor: George Vondriska Time: 11:00 a.m. CT/12:00 p.m. ET Type: Woodworking Tutorial Access: Free Instructor: George...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/wwgoa-live-streaming-schedule/feed/ 0 Using a Vacuum Table and Fixtures to Hold Small Parts | CNC Workholding https://www.wwgoa.com/post/using-a-vacuum-table-and-fixtures-to-hold-small-parts-cnc-workholding/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/using-a-vacuum-table-and-fixtures-to-hold-small-parts-cnc-workholding/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:01:39 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1865081 Read more »

]]> When it comes to running a CNC, figuring out how to secure material to the machine is sometimes half the battle. Having a vacuum table setup is great for easily holding large sheets of plywood and cutting out cabinet parts, but what if you want to hold smaller items and still use the vacuum table? Smaller parts can be difficult to hold securely with vacuum because they have less surface area.

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/using-a-vacuum-table-and-fixtures-to-hold-small-parts-cnc-workholding/feed/ 1 The Ultimate Cutting Board Hub https://www.wwgoa.com/post/the-ultimate-cutting-board-hub/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/the-ultimate-cutting-board-hub/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:58:15 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1858857 Read more »

]]> Ready to make your own cutting board? Our Ultimate Cutting Board Guide is the perfect way to get started! This page offers everything you need to know, from basic construction plans to more advanced customization options. You can find helpful videos and step-by-step instructions that will guide you through the entire process. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, our guide has something for...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/the-ultimate-cutting-board-hub/feed/ 12 How to Bend Plywood the Easy Way https://www.wwgoa.com/post/how-to-bend-plywood-the-easy-way/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/how-to-bend-plywood-the-easy-way/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:48:59 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1855831 Read more »

]]> Many times we utilize plywood because we need large flat pieces, but what happens when we need to do something crazy like add a curved piece to our project? There are various ways to accomplish this, but the easiest route is using a method called kerf cutting. When I had a client commission me to build a set of arched, built-in cabinets, this is the process I used to make the curved panels...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/how-to-bend-plywood-the-easy-way/feed/ 12 How I Fixed Incomplete Jig Plans https://www.wwgoa.com/post/how-i-fixed-incomplete-jig-plans/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/how-i-fixed-incomplete-jig-plans/#comments Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:09:18 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1855826 Read more »

]]> I don’t do tapers often, but I had a project that motivated me to make a safe taper jig. I found several jigs on YouTube and decided to merge them into one I liked and made that. The only thing it lacked was a stop that would allow pieces to be consistently located on the jig. I’m very big on the concept that consistency is better than accuracy. For my first few tapers, I used several layers of...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/how-i-fixed-incomplete-jig-plans/feed/ 17 12 Strongest Wood Joints for Your Next Project https://www.wwgoa.com/post/best-woodworking-joints/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/best-woodworking-joints/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:21:20 +0000 http://www.wwgoa.com/?p=2628 Read more »

]]> Article updated August 2023 There’s a wide range of woodworking scenarios where different joinery methods are needed. To help you navigate what joint to use, along with the strengths and weaknesses of each, let’s break down 12 of the most commonly used joints in woodworking. Butt joints are one of the simplest woodworking joints to make and are commonly used where much strength in the joint isn’t...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/best-woodworking-joints/feed/ 66 Woodworking Restoration Guide https://www.wwgoa.com/post/restoration-m/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/restoration-m/#comments Tue, 02 May 2023 02:16:59 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1203352 Read more »

]]> Thanks for signing up for our Woodworking Restoration Guide. Click any of the thumbnails below to watch instructional videos, read articles, and learn how to restore and repair your woodworking projects. Be sure to save or bookmark this page to access your videos any time. Furniture Leg Repair – How to Fix a Broken Leg How to Repair Wood Cracks How to Repair a Cracked Bowl by Stapling Repair a...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/restoration-m/feed/ 21 Check Out the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp https://www.wwgoa.com/post/catskill-mountain-maker-camp/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/catskill-mountain-maker-camp/#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:29:26 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1831783 Read more »

]]> Every October, there’s a unique event in upstate New York called the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp. There’s a little bit of everything—woodworking, forging, sewing, glass blowing. If it can be made with your hands, you’ll probably find it at Catskill Mountain Maker Camp. Maker Camp is a primarily outdoor event held at the Blackthorne Resort in East Durham, New York. The main goal of this event is...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/catskill-mountain-maker-camp/feed/ 0 Where to Buy Parts for Your Tools https://www.wwgoa.com/post/where-to-buy-parts-for-your-tools/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/where-to-buy-parts-for-your-tools/#comments Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:12:29 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1831774 Read more »

]]> One of the most common questions we get is, “I have an old [insert tool name], and I need parts for it. Where can I get them?” I encountered a similar scenario with my favorite belt sander, a Bosch 4×24. Look closely… The platen broke off. :( It’s eReplacement Parts to the rescue! They had a platen in stock for this 20-year-old tool. It was a perfect fit! My belt sander is back in business, and I’...

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]]> https://www.wwgoa.com/post/where-to-buy-parts-for-your-tools/feed/ 32 Get Organized with Magnetic Trays https://www.wwgoa.com/post/get-organized-with-magnetic-trays/ https://www.wwgoa.com/post/get-organized-with-magnetic-trays/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:51:31 +0000 https://www.wwgoa.com/?p=1830161 Read more »

]]> It’s always good to be organized in your shop. These magnetic trays are great for keeping tools you need close by for easy access. These magnetic trays are a great problem solver for keeping stuff you need close by for easy access. The kit includes four sizes: 6”, 8”, 10”, and 12” long. On my jointer, I keep a push stick and push pad at hand. The tray on my planer holds a tape measure and the...

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