Universal Planer Sled

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Universal Planer Sled

American Woodworker Editors AW145, Glue, Planer, sawstop, sled, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Universal Planer Sled Let’s face it: running a twisted board through the planer doesn’t make it flat. The board will still be twisted when it comes out. The trick is to use a sled that prevents the board from rocking …
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Picture Frame Glue-up

American Woodworker Editors AW147, Glue, Picture Frames, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Here’s a quick way to glue up a mitered frame of any size using only two clamps, with no worry that the frame will shift out of alignment. You’ll need two 1″ x 1″ hardwood bars (make them whatever length …
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Lee Valley Glue Pot & Tabletop Warmer Review

Megan Fitzpatrick Glue, June 2016 #225, Lee Valley, Tool Review, Tool Reviews

Tool: Glue Pot & Tabletop Warmer Shop Now Manufacturer: Powermatic MSRP: $39.50 This stainless steel replica of a late 19th-century double-boiler cast iron glue pot from Landers, Frary & Clark is both cute and useful – despite its diminut…

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Speed-Square Assembly

American Woodworker Editors AW156, Clamps, Glue, November 2020 #255, Square, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I found yet another use for my trusty speed squares. Just clamp one or two of them inside the corners of a cabinet when you’re gluing it up. This guarantees that the corners will be square. –Charles Mak…
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