39 – End Table (Pt. 3)
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In this episode, I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we’re after. I also spend a good deal of time discussing the dangers involved with this routing operation. And finally, an nice treat for everyone: a Nicole Break!
End Table (Pt. 1)
End Table (Pt. 2)
End Table (Pt. 3)
End Table (Pt. 4)
End Table (Pt. 5)
End Table (Pt. 6)
Rout the Yo Yo- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Jchon. He writes:
I’m hoping you can lend some suggestion to something for me. One small project I have enjoyed making are yo-yo’s, but I haven’t made them in quite some time because I haven’t found a safe way of routing/rounding the edges of the small wooden circles. In the past, I would laminate my wood, cut my circles and then hold (stupidly) these 2 1/4 inch diameter pieces of wood to the bit on the router table. The last time I made one of these, let’s just say, I had the opportunity to witness the miracle of the body’s healing ability (seriously – it was amazing… a small chunk of my finger was, uh, routed – and it grew back – gross but cool… finger-prints and all! :o) Anyway – I vowed not to make another yo-yo until I found a safer, easier and repeatable way to make them. Whatchya think?
And here was my reply:
“Hey Jchon. That sounds like quite a challenge. I couldn’t actually see the picture from the link you provided, but I am pretty familiar with yo yos. :) I would say your best best is to double stick tape the disks to a piece of ply and secure that to the workbench. Then you can keep both hands on the router as you rout the edges. Turner’s tape is a great product for this and will hold them securely. You might even want to attach a small spacer block (same thickness as your yo yo) to each side of your router base so that you dont tip as you rout the edges of the yo yo. Think that will work for ya? Good luck and protect those fingers!”
So what do you guys think?
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Turner’s Two Way Tape 1” wide x 25 yards two-way tape… |
Tearout when routing dados- Question of the Week
This week’s question comes from Ralph. He writes:
When I rout a dado or rout a dovetail socket, I get tearout at the beginning and end of the cut. What options other than kniving the outline of the dado or socket?
And here was my reply:
“Hey Ralph. By far, the easiest thing to do is take a couple pieces of scrap that are the same thickness as your workpiece, and butt them up against the ends. Its a good idea to clamp them into place. The scrap pieces will essentially sandwich the workpiece. So when you start and finish the cut, the fibers of the workpiece will be completely supported and there should be little to no tearout. Hope that helps.”
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