George Vondriska teaches you how to make a simple Router Table Push Block for accurately cutting across the end grain of narrow pieces of wood on a router table without blowback or chipping. He likes to refurbish old push pads by scraping off the worn out rubber pad and drilling the plastic handle to a ¾”, 10×10 base of MDF. This jig allows you greater control over the piece you are cutting on a router table by not allowing it to wobble or “walk”.
If you’ve ever tried to clamp two pieces together that are cut at less than a 90-degree angle, you know how difficult it is to keep the joint from sliding around before it dries. George Vondriska has a neat trick to resovle this clamping challenge using clamp blocks. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original…
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When it comes to applying stains and topcoats to your woodworking projects, HVLP sprayers work great. But what about those projects you plan to paint? Master woodworker George Vondriska shows you why airless sprayers are probably your best bet. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.
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George Vondriska and A.J. Moses discuss the process for making a cribbage board from scrap wood in your woodworking shop. These cribbage board plans are included in the WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video. Read the article Make a Cribbage Board with Peg Storage to get step-by-step instructions and a cut list for this…
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When selecting an aerosol can to finish your woodworking project, pay special attention to the nozzle on the can. Many nozzles give you a choice for the spray pattern you’ll have, and George Vondriska shows why it’s important. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video.
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Brass screws might be more prudent, especially as the push block gets smaller.
what kind of screws are those you are using? They look perfect for a project I am thinking about.
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Great idea, maybe if you have no left over push handles, why not use a large cupboard door handle? or make one from wood and screw and glue it to the MDF board??
Hi, Eric. That would work as well, as long as it is solid and secure.
great and simple idea. thank you.
I notice you used fine thread screws. Are that type best for MDF?
Coarse threaded screws are generally considered to be better for MDF, although for this lightweight application, and four fasteners located in such close proximity, the thread geometry is not critical as long as you don’t over tighten the fastener. (ZD: 3600)
Good tip.