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6:53All About Clamps
I’ve seen woodworkers struggle with projects simply because they’re using the wrong clamp for the task at hand. Here’s a look at some common clamps and how they’ll fit into your shop. Parallel jaw Parallel jaw clamps are an excellent choice for edge to edge glue ups. The no mar jaws don’t require pads, and…
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4:29CNC: Leveling an End-grain Cutting Board
People love end-grain cutting boards. They’re exceptionally beautiful and, because they’re endgrain not long grain, they’re durable and long lasting. The same features that make an end-grain cutting board durable also make them difficult to level after the final glue up. A planer might seem like a good solution for this problem, but you shouldn’t…
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1:50Sharpening Knives, Scissors, and Tools
Okay, I’m a snob about a few different things, and one of them is my kitchen knives. I like good knives in my kitchen, and I want them razor sharp when I use them. The Worksharp Knife and Tool Sharpener works really well for keeping knives, scissors and other tools sharp and ready for use.…
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6:28Read the Log Before Milling
Milling a log into lumber isn’t as simple as just throwing it on a sawmill and making cuts. Well, it can be, but if you go that route you may not get the best possible pieces out of the log. Reading the log means having a good look at it and positioning the log on…
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9:042021 Product Showcase: Rikon Planer
Rikon’s new benchtop planer has a lot going for it. Let’s have a look at this machine. Specs This is a 6” x 13” machine. Thickness capacity is 6”, and width capacity is 13”. It has a 15-amp motor, and the cutter head moves on four threaded rods. Instead of knives this planer uses individual…
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15:572021 Product Showcase: Titebond Glue
Titebond makes a HUGE array of glue. This comprehensive coverage of the glues available from Titebond will help you make the right choice. Strength of glue Before jumping into the different types of glue it’s important to understand that all of these glues will more than satisfy the strength requirements you have for your projects.…
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13:222021 Product Showcase: Arbortech Power Carver and Precision Carving System
Man, this is a fun tool to use. I’ve turned lots of bowls on the lathe, and really enjoy that, but carving them free form with this system is SO much fun. You can really let the wood talk to you and, in part, dictate its final shape. There’s lots of room for your artistic…
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4:272021 Product Showcase: Freud Ball Nose Bits
You may not be good at breaking out the carving tools and carving by hand, but with the help of a CNC router and the right router bits you can easily carve incredibly intricate shapes in wood. 3D carving on a CNC router isn’t difficult to set up, but to get the best level of…
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9:48Huge Log, No Forklift, No Problem
Good news: I have a sawmill. Bad news: I don’t have a forklift. The platform for the sawmill is about 36 inches above the ground. If I were using the sawmill all the time, I might invest in a forklift or a front end loader, but since I only use the Logosol mill every once…
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