December 2009

Gel Varnish

December 2009, Finishing, Finishing Problems, Finishing Techniques, Varnish, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

The (almost) perfect compromise. Most woodworkers do their finishing with one of two wipe-on/wipe-off finishes: oil/varnish blend or wiping varnish. Oil/varnish blend is a thinned mixture of boiled linseed oil…
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Seamless Curved Panel Glue-ups

Curves, December 2009, Glue, Glue-up platform, Panel, Techniques, Wood Glue Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Work with the grain when gluing panels, even when the grain throws you a curve. When I look at a piece of furniture, aside from its design and craftsmanship, I examine how the wood was used. How was it employed …
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Edge-joining Thin Boards

Clamps, December 2009, Edges, Glue, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

Thin boards glued edge to edge have a tendency to spring out of place when pressure is applied to the bar clamps. A simple solution is to use short, notched clamping cauls at the ends of the joints. The cauls …
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Easy-lift Bench Dogs

Bench Dog, December 2009, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

I really like my round Veritas bench dogs because they’re so versatile and easy to install. The only problem I have with them is raising the less accessible ones when they’re tucked down flush in their holes. My bench is …
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