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Hand-Held Router Techniques volume 3
Language
English
Description
Plunge routers provide a great way to make cuts such as mortises, and we'll show you how to set up for this joint. You'll also see how a router can:
Be used as a cross cut tool
Be used freehand for sign making
Cut flutes for architectural details
Put guide bushings to work
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Series
Build a Tool Chest in Reclaimed Wood volume 2
Language
English
Description
The first step in dimensioning is ripping the panels to width using a combination of jointing and ripping operations. Then the parts can be cross cut to length, and we'll give you some great tips for that. It's critical that the dimensions are uniform, and the correct blades are used for ripping and crosscutting. The Class will help you with that.
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Advanced Hand-Held Router Techniques volume 4
Language
English
Description
The key to this technique is a key. We'll make a simple jig that attaches to the base of your router and includes a key correctly distanced from the bit. Once one groove has been cut, making as many more as you need is a very simple process.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 6
Language
English
Description
You'll be amazed at how a simple router bit can transform the look of the rails on your furniture projects. Easy to set up on the router table, the detail added by this cutter really enhances the overall design of the table.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 9
Language
English
Description
George wraps up this Class with a reminder to use the processes and skills you learned in making this project table - to create a wide variety of new furniture pieces that you'll enjoy for years.
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Bandsaw Essentials volume 2
Language
English
Description
Bandsaw safety is very important. It involves hand position and controlling the workpiece. We'll give you great tips and tricks to help you better follow your lay out lines, and cut more accurately. We'll also provide you with two different techniques for cutting multiple duplicate parts, and teach you how to cut non-ferrous metals.
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Advanced Hand-Held Router Techniques volume 6
Language
English
Description
Solid wood panels have to be allowed to expand and contract independently of whatever you're fastening them to. A specialty router bit, plunge router and fence clamped to your work will allow you to easily make slots for the screws holding things together. Seasonal change? Handled.
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Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 3
Language
English
Description
The strength of mortise and tenon joinery begins with the joint being correctly sized for the project. Learn standard rules for dimensioning this joint that you can apply to this table, and other woodworking projects. Consistency in laying out the joint locations is key to a square and stable project. George provides his time-tested secrets for uniform lay out.
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Table Saw Essentials volume 4
Language
English
Description
Stackable dado heads are a must-have if you plan on doing joinery on your table saw. This session shows you how to stack the dado head so you don't chip a tooth, a great trick for setting the height of the dado head, and how to safely cut dadoes.
Making a wide cut doesn't always mean using a dado head. With proper set up, you can use a standard rip blade to cut custom-sized grooves and rabbets.
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Series
Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 4
Language
English
Description
Mortises on the router table, and tenons on the table saw. This approach provides a winning combination for cutting the mortise and tenon joint. What if, once cut, the joint is too tight or too loose? No sweat. Everyone runs into an "oops" every once in a while, and George will provide the fix for you.
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Series
Advanced Cabinet Making Techniques volume 2
Language
English
Description
A critical aspect of getting double doors to work right; they don't bump in the middle and the gap isn't too big, is getting the door dimensions just right. We've got you covered there. You'll also learn how to accurately measure for the door panel, and how to create the raised panel on a router table. And, you'll see tricks for gluing your doors up.
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Series
Advanced Hand-Held Router Techniques volume 5
Language
English
Description
You don't need a lathe to make bowls or trays. All you need is a router, template and the right bit. Templates can be purchased, or you can make your own. This is a unique and fun way to make any shape bowl or tray you want.
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Bandsaw Essentials volume 3
Language
English
Description
Woodworkers are often stymied by resawing. If everything isn't set up perfectly, it's easy for resawing to go badly. This lesson provides you with two approaches to resawing, including determining and setting a fence for drift compensation. Proper blade selection is also covered, along with a variety of approaches to help you match the height of your fence to the work you're doing.
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Fundamentals of Cabinet Making volume 5
Language
English
Description
Handling narrow door and face frame parts on the jointer and table saw can be tricky, unless you know some tricks of the trade that'll keep you safe and accurate. This is a great lesson in ensuring that all of your frame parts are consistently dimensioned, which greatly simplifies crafting the face frame and door.
Author
Series
Advanced Hand-Held Router Techniques volume 3
Language
English
Description
No biscuit joiner? No problem. With the right router bit your hand-held router can easily be used as a biscuit joiner. There are a few things you need to do to make this work successfully, but don't sweat it. We'll show you what you need to know.
Author
Series
Bandsaw Essentials volume 1
Language
English
Description
Let's make sure your saw is up-to-snuff before we do any cutting. Give the tires a once over, make sure the table is square to the blade, and everything is working the way it should.
Proper blade selection is critical, and we'll help you make sure you're choosing the right width of blade and tooth count for your project. Then we'll make sure you get your blades properly installed and the all the guides correctly set.
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Hand-Held Router Techniques volume 2
Language
English
Description
One of the more common uses of a hand-held router is adding decorative details to an edge. The best cuts will be burn free and require little sanding, something you'll be able to achieve after working through this part of the class. You'll also learn the benefits of using a fence to guide your router.
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Series
Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 1
Language
English
Description
Meet your instructor, George Vondriska, and learn what tools and techniques are used in this video Class. You'll also learn the material requirements; how many board feet of material are required for the woodworking project you'll complete.
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Series
Advanced Hand-Held Router Techniques volume 10
Language
English
Description
This is a very easy-to-make and useful jig. It allows you to cut a dado perpendicular to an edge, or at any angle you need. And it's very easy to align to your dado lay out lines. When you're setting up to make one, you should make a bunch.
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Series
Fundamentals of Furniture Making volume 2
Language
English
Description
George's preference is to start furniture making projects with the most visible piece. That means gluing up the top first. The legs are also made from glued up stock using a book matching technique that makes them seamless.
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