Woodworkers drill holes in wood all the time but hesitate when it comes to cast iron. Threaded holes in cast iron machine tables are just the solution you need for holding jigs and fixtures. George Vondriska shows how to cut a threaded through or blind hole in cast iron with a center punch, drill, tap and die set, a little oil drill and an all important back and forth motion.
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2:29Belt Sander Bench Mount
Turn your belt sander into a stationary machine. Master woodworker George Vondriska shows you the simplest way to construct a jig that will hold a belt sander securely to your workbench, making it easier and safer to sand typically difficult woodworking projects like small toy parts and irregular shapes.
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2:14Build Your Own Adjustable Woodworking Bench
Have you ever wanted the ability to raise and lower the benches in your woodworking shop while working on various projects? George Vondriska shows you how valuable and easy it is to have an adjustable bench in your shop.
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2:56Bending Wood with a Hot Pipe
Bending wood is one of those techniques that can have a dramatic effect on a woodworking project, but many woodworkers shy away from it because it seems intimidating. Watch this demonstration by our expert woodworker George Vondriska to learn a simple, worry-free approach to bending wood quickly using a heated iron pipe.
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4:05Biscuit Joiner on a Router
Can you cut biscuit joints on the router table you use for your woodworking projects? Sure, but you’ll need to know the steps to get the fit right. Our master woodworker George Vondriska explains the setup of the router as a biscuit joiner and shows you how to make the cuts.
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