woodworking classes
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Magnetic Clamp Pads
Dave Munkittrick teaches you how to protect the wood that you are clamping from being scarred by the sharp metal of woodworking clamps. He likes to create magnetic clamp pads for wood from bass wood that you can easily stick on and pull off of clamps to keep your projects from being flawed with dents…
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Inside View of a Wood Planer
Ever wonder what really goes on inside a planer to make that piece of cedar look perfectly smooth? George Vondriska uses a GoPro camera to show you exactly what is happening to your wood when you feed it through a wood planer.
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Using Clamping Cauls
Dave Munkittrick talks about why he likes to use refashioned 2x4s as clamping cauls for his woodworking projects. With a pair of cauls, you can apply pressure evenly across whatever wooden surface you are clamping, including edge banding, and avoid ending up with marks or dents in either side of your piece.
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Using Wooden Wedges to Clamp Edge Banding
You may have found that using clamps to apply pressure to a piece with glued-on edge banding can prevent the surfaces from sticking uniformly. George Vondriska teaches you how to utilize clamps and wooden wedges to help hold the edge banding securely against your woodworking project while the glue dries.
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Drill Stand and Cordless Drill Charging Station
Watch this video to learn how to build your own cordless drill charging station and stand. This practical shop project features a drawer for tips, bits and other small items, sturdy shelves, and a handy power strip for quick plugins. We provide the step-by-step instructions so you can easily complete your project without cordless drill…
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Make a Random Orbit Sander
If you already have a random orbit sander in your workshop and are looking for an easy-to-make hand sander, George Vondriska has just what you need. Using a piece of MDF, you can build a sturdy hand sander with strips of Velcro and one of the sandpaper disks that comes with your random orbit sander.
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