More Things You Can Do with a Sash Clamp
Beyond its prime use as a bar clamp, an inverted T-bar sash clamp can be handy when holding pieces for planing and gouging. Below is an example of how to use this clamp to tie down a branch and …
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The Clamp You’ve Never Heard of: Sash Clamps
This blog entry will make our UK base readership happy and will bring a smile to the British expats who live in the USA. This week’s story is about sash clamps, a type of clamp that I haven’t seen in …
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Fine Tuning a Small Bandsaw, Part 2
In the first part of the story, I showcased my small bandsaw and discussed the basic procedure of aligning the blade over the tires and checking for drift during a rip cut. Now, in this segment, I will detail …
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Fine Tuning a Small Band Saw, Part 1
Ensuring your band saw’s blade runs square to the table and miter slot is crucial for accurate ripping and cross-cutting. A blade that cuts without any drift makes sawing along the grain, or ripping, a breeze and also makes sure …
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Wood Finishes for Students: Milk Paint
While Flax Oil, Shellac, and Tung oil are all good transparent finishes for students, what if you want to cover up the appearance of the natural wood instead? Let’s remember the key considerations to make when choosing a …
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