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02/28/2024

That time Alex stopped by Woodcraft for some babdsaw tips.
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Install your bandsaw blade in the correct way! Give your blade the support it needs to last long and cut more effectively.

02/26/2024

GREAT GEAR:
WL Fuller #8 Countersink

For nearly 100 years, the WL Fuller Company has been making high-quality drill bits, plug cutters, and countersinks here in the U.S. I recently picked up their #8 countersink set and have been very pleased with it.

Link Below:
https://www.woodcraft.com/blogs/magazine/great-gear-issue-117

02/23/2024

Tips & Tricks: Stop Collar for Forstner Bits
—Jeff Peters Redgranite, Wisconsin

For projects requiring several different-sized holes drilled to precise depths, I like to set up stop collars on the bits required rather than constantly changing the depth stop on my drill press. The collars work well on regular drill bits, but their outer diameter is often too small to work with a Forstner bit.

I’ve found that drilling a hole in a 1/4" plywood “washer” and sliding it to the desired depth between the collar and the bit’s cutting end works with even the biggest of my collection. This trick also works well when using Forstner bits on the lathe.

02/21/2024

PROJECT: Upholstered Club Chair
The project on the cover of issue 117 is this club chair.
Its soft box cushions provide ample comfort while the solid white oak provides nice contrast with both the cushions and the fabric-covered side and back panels.

Construction involves pattern-routing the legs, then assembling the side, seat, and back frames with mortise and tenon joints.
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https://www.woodcraft.com/blogs/cabinetry-furniture-making/upholstered-club-chair

02/19/2024

WOODSENSE
- This wood has a Janka hardness rating of 540.
- The tree is listed as critically endangered.
- It has its own song.
- This wood gets more valuable with imperfections.

What tree/wood is it? Follow the link for the answer!

https://ow.ly/nPyN50QFgMg

02/16/2024

TIPS & TRICKS: Crosscutting short pieces
—Peter Ashton, Sacramento, California

Over the years, I’ve seen a variety of jigs for holding short pieces to be crosscut on a power mitersaw. Some incorporate toggle clamps and other hold-downs to secure the work while keeping your hands a safe distance from the blade.

These setups are fine for guys who love to make jigs. Me, I like to keep things simple. I usually crosscut small pieces using a technique I call “bridge-clamping.” All you need is a short piece of wood the same width as the one you’re cutting and a stout stick at least 12" long. Position your workpiece for the cut, and then firmly hold it in place by bridging over from the fulcrum scrap as shown, keeping your hand a safe distance from the blade. This same technique works on a crosscut sled or miter gauge extension fence.

02/14/2024

HOT NEW TOOLS: JET AFS 850
This portable air cleaner captures dust particulates down to 0.3 microns using a MERV 15 filter. The unit is lightweight making it easy to position right where you need it to ensure clean air. Built-in sensors ramp up its 1⁄5HP brushless motor when particulates are detected, balancing power, sound, and air quality.
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/jet-air-filtration-system-1-4-hp

02/09/2024

Tips and Tricks: Non-tip sled
Submitted by: David Riley of La Valle, Wisconsin

I only have enough room in my shop for a job-site table saw. It gets the job done, but its small table presents some challenges, especially with regard to my crosscut sled.

When I first made it, I had trouble with the sled tipping both as I was starting a cut on the near side of the blade and again on the far side of the blade as I completed the operation. In looking at my saw, I realized that the miter gauge slots were “T-slots” with an undercut at the bottom. Therein was the solution to my problem.

I bought a short length of aluminum miter bar stock that had little wings that fit into the T-slots on my saw. From this, I cut four 1-1/2” pieces and screwed them to the underside of my sled aligned with the ends of its carefully-fit hardwood runners. Now, once the sled is in place on the saw, it holds itself up on either side of the cut, making it much easier to control. As a side benefit, I added two 2” lengths of aluminum T-track to the side of my saw stand for hanging the sled when not in use.

02/07/2024

GREAT GEAR: Bow XT XTENDER Fence
Bow Products XT Xtender is an excellent auxiliary fence that attaches to your machine’s existing fence, enhancing its functionality. Five inches tall, made of extruded aluminum with integral T-track slots, and available in lengths of 24, 36, or 46 inches, it’s all you could want in a fence.
But Bow’s fence is better thought of as the backbone of a full system that includes the fence, T-track clamps, and Bow’s XT1 feed supports.
I like the system on my bandsaw, where the feed supports effectively increase the table size and the tall fence makes more...

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https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/great-gear-issue-117

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02/02/2024

TIPS & TRICKS: Shop-made plywood tote
Richard Entwistle of Highland Lakes, New Jersey

Let’s face it, moving full sheets of plywood isn’t fun, even if you have help. And if you have to do it alone, it can be a downright nightmare. The sheets are awkward to handle and can be quite heavy, a combination that makes a strained back and/or bruised edges likely.

To make this onerous task easier, I made a plywood tote from an 18’ length of 3/8” rope and a 6” piece of 1” diameter PVC pipe. To make the tote, tie the ends of the rope together with a fisherman’s knot, then pass the doubled rope through the pipe which serves as a handle. Loop the ends of the rope around the lower corners of the sheet. Reach over the top of the sheet to grab the handle and lift.

01/31/2024

EXPERT ANSWERS: Is there a best time of year to harvest green wood, and how should I store it?
Asked by Remy Johnston of Lewiston, ME

Anwered by Angela Robins: Fortunately, green wood can be harvested and worked at any time of year. That said, I generally prefer to harvest in late fall or winter. Harvesting in the colder months helps ensure the longevity of the material: once nature freezes over, the wood has little chance of rotting or drying out, but...

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https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/expert-answers-harvesting-green-wood

01/26/2024

TIPS & TRICKS: Adding traction to cauls
Associate Editor: Sarah Marriage of Baltimore, Maryland

When gluing irregularly shaped, or angled pieces, I frequently make specially-shaped cauls to direct clamping pressure where I want it.
Occasionally, I’ll tape or glue these cauls to the pieces to keep them from slipping out of place. But often, all that is needed is to add medium grit sand paper to the face of the caul in contact with the work piece. Adhere the sandpaper with spray adhesive, or double-sided tape.

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