You’ve probably seen George lay out woodworking projects using nothing but a pencil and his fingertip. It’s a very fast woodworking technique, and can be very accurate, too. With a little practice and George’s tips on using your fingertips, you can use this woodworking technique, too.
George Vondriska provides tips on how to use a backyard saw mill to cut lumber from logs for your woodworking projects. A WoodWorkers Guild of America (WWGOA) original video. Saw mill provided by Logosol. For more information, visit www.logosol.us.
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Would any splinters though cause problems with these techniques? I presume you would inspect the piece first……Great tips ! Thank you.
Yep, splinters sticking out could be a problem for your fingertips. Checking the board first would be a great idea.
G
Great tips George!
Thanks
G
Been doing it ever since my dad taught me…..around 50 years ago 🙂
learned a new skill tonight.
Great! Hope it helps.
Those are some working mans fingers right there George.
If they’re not getting beat up in the shop, they’re probably meeting their match when I spin a wrench on my 20 year old truck. 🙂
A woodworker and a hobby mechanic. A man after my own heart!
My Jr. High shop teacher (ca. 1963) always did the first way.. Coincidentally, his name was Mr. George. For the second way, I typically use a combo square, which I guess makes it a third way. I just find it a bit more accurate and repeatable
Thanks George. I know you make it look easy but with precise, we can all use this! Sooo much easier and quicker than measuring and snapping a line.
I learned this from my shop teacher about 65 years ago. Been using it ever since.
Great with lots of practice but if the edge is straight I find a square ruler with holes for a fine pencil easier for me