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Sawdust Session #12:
January 26, 2008
Topics: A simple
method for handling unwieldy sheet materials and cutting them to
size, how to cut joinery in plywood without splinters and tear-out,
tuning up you Shopsmith Belt Sander, and a roll-around caddy to keep
your clamps handy -- and organized. Plus Drew's Interludes!
To view each topic, click on the photos. |
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1. Handling
Sheet Materials --
At last! A simpler, gentler way to "bust up" sheet
materials easily and accurately. No longer any need for super
powers to manhandle those awkward 4 x 8 sheets. |
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2. Making Splinter-Free Dadoes and
Rabbets -- How to keep hardwoods, plywood, and other
materials from splintering and tearing when you cut dadoes,
rabbets, and grooves with a dado cutter. |
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3. Belt Sander Tune-Up--
Because belt sanders produce so much super-fine sawdust, they
need some special TLC to keep them in tip-top shape. Here's what
to do for your machine. |
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4. SS Project: A Clamp Caddy
-- Store and organize bar clamps, hand screws,
C-clamps, band clamps, and all your assembly tools in this
space-saving roll-around cart. Free plans! |
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5. Interlude A:
A technique that Drew developed to eliminate tear-out
when cutting plywood with a circular saw.
6. Interlude B:
Drew shows how to "crown" an new sanding belt for optimal
tracking. |
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