Time for a tips and tricks thread! List one you like.

[smokinj]

I will with low rpm drill press bits, use cold lard on my bits last longer and works a lot better (no smoke and easier to hang on)...My drill press a 1972 cummins.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Okay Jay, here's a tip. Split vertically.

 

[smokinj]

Okay Jay, here's a tip. Split vertically.

lol I took that advice in 2008 didn't take me long to listen to that! Just have not got the seat perfected yet........

 

[mayhem]

How hard can it be? Upside-down milk crate, old patio chair cushion. Relax and enjoy!

 

[Jags]

Tip: don't stick a bees nest in your coveralls.

Hey Jay, why you gotta lube wood bits?? (serious question). Are you getting wood burning??

 

[smokinj]

Tip: don't stick a bees nest in your coveralls.

Hey Jay, why you gotta lube wood bits?? (serious question). Are you getting wood burning??

OH YEA....Walnut will burn hackberry hickory. Now also talking forsner bits up to 3-1/2 inchs, and tennon makers is what I am doing. lol

 

[Jags]

Tip: don't stick a bees nest in your coveralls.

Hey Jay, why you gotta lube wood bits?? (serious question). Are you getting wood burning??

OH YEA....Walnut will burn hackberry hickory. Now also talking forsner bits up to 3-1/2 inchs, and tennon makers is what I am doing. lol

Yeah, I use those bits on occasions to, but I don't get a burn from them. Hmmm...maybe sharpness??

 

[smokinj]

Tip: don't stick a bees nest in your coveralls.

Hey Jay, why you gotta lube wood bits?? (serious question). Are you getting wood burning??

OH YEA....Walnut will burn hackberry hickory. Now also talking forsner bits up to 3-1/2 inchs, and tennon makers is what I am doing. lol

Yeah, I use those bits on occasions to, but I don't get a burn from them. Hmmm...maybe sharpness??

Grab a piece of walnut a 3-1/2 er and set the video up......I want to see this! Even the smaller one will drive faster and a cleaner hole with the lard.

 

[Jags]

Tip: don't stick a bees nest in your coveralls.

Hey Jay, why you gotta lube wood bits?? (serious question). Are you getting wood burning??

OH YEA....Walnut will burn hackberry hickory. Now also talking forsner bits up to 3-1/2 inchs, and tennon makers is what I am doing. lol

Yeah, I use those bits on occasions to, but I don't get a burn from them. Hmmm...maybe sharpness??

Grab a piece of walnut a 3-1/2 er and set the video up......I want to see this! Even the smaller one will drive faster and a cleaner hole with the lard.

Oh - I don't doubt you a bit. I was just thinking that I punched two holes with a 2" on some oak (making a couple of sliding drawers) and now that I think about it, there probably was a little burn on the edges, but I was also thinking that the bit was dull. Maybe I don't pay much attention because I always have to hand finish sanding.

Got any tennon makers you wanna send to me??

 

[smokinj]

Tip: don't stick a bees nest in your coveralls.

Hey Jay, why you gotta lube wood bits?? (serious question). Are you getting wood burning??

OH YEA....Walnut will burn hackberry hickory. Now also talking forsner bits up to 3-1/2 inchs, and tennon makers is what I am doing. lol

Yeah, I use those bits on occasions to, but I don't get a burn from them. Hmmm...maybe sharpness??

Grab a piece of walnut a 3-1/2 er and set the video up......I want to see this! Even the smaller one will drive faster and a cleaner hole with the lard.

Oh - I don't doubt you a bit. I was just thinking that I punched two holes with a 2" on some oak (making a couple of sliding drawers) and now that I think about it, there probably was a little burn on the edges, but I was also thinking that the bit was dull. Maybe I don't pay much attention because I always have to hand finish sanding.

Got any tenon makers you wanna send to me??

Try it....Now with tenon making it makes even more of an improvement. This is a trick out of metal shop for sure, but sure helps in wood as well. (My forsner are brand new) Not the best quality though.

 

[Jags]

Try it....Now with tenon making it makes even more of an improvement. This is a trick out of metal shop for sure, but sure helps in wood as well. (My forsner are brand new) Not the best quality though.

I don't remember the brand, but mine are probably 40 yrs old.

I had often thought of trying my hand at some log furniture.

Tip: if working in a cool/cold shop, carry the wood glue in your pocket to keep it warm.

 

[smokinj]

Try it....Now with tenon making it makes even more of an improvement. This is a trick out of metal shop for sure, but sure helps in wood as well. (My forsner are brand new) Not the best quality though.

I don't remember the brand, but mine are probably 40 yrs old.

I had often thought of trying my hand at some log furniture.

Tip: if working in a cool/cold shop, carry the wood glue in your pocket to keep it warm.

LOL I can drive those tenon so tight I think they would be fine without glue but still give it a small shot.

 

[Thistle]

One old trick our ancestors did was have the tenon dry & mortice a wee bit green,it would then shrink up tight.Lock in place with a tapered dowel or peg,then cut off flush.

 

[smokinj]

One old trick our ancestors did was have the tenon dry & mortice a wee bit green,it would then shrink up tight.Lock in place with a tapered dowel or peg,then cut off flush.

They where really thinking ahead on that project....Have you done any of the fire side stool's?

 

[bogydave]

When in doubt if you should split a 3 to 4" +/- thick round
Split it part way, it'll dry better in the middle & not be a real small split.

 

[bogydave]

Sand paper cutting jig.
Draw a line on a board or piece left over MDF 6" X 12" from the edge as wide as your sanding block.
Screw a hack saw blade to a board with the teeth along the line.
Slide the sandpaper under the blade to the edge of the board & tear it off.
The Right width every time.

 

[bogydave]

Is your Square "Square"?
Not all squares are square. Here's a trick
Use a good straight edge clamped to flat surface.
Put the square on the straight edge & draw a line. Roll the square over, keeping the same edge to the straight edge, & see if the line matches up.
If yes its OK If no you can adjust it with a hammer & punch:

If the angle is to tight (< 90 deg), put a few punch marks on the inside angle, this stretches the metal on the inside angle a little & opens the angle.

If the angle is open (> 90 deg), put a few punch marks on the outside corner. This stretches th metal on the outside angle & close the angel a little.
Open the angle picture.


I learned that opening it up is allot easier than closing it. So go slowly
I hammered down the punch mark which help move it a little also.

 

[bogydave]

Quick miter grove clamp.
Get a 3/8" washer that just fits in the bottom of the miter slot, countersink one side of the washer with a 1/2" bit, epoxy a flat head 1/4" bolt to the washer, clamp in miter slot till dry. Tighten wing nut snug to hold jigs, feather boards etc.

 

[smokinj]

Quick miter grove clamp.
Get a 3/8" washer that just fits in the bottom of the miter slot, countersink one side of the washer with a 1/2" bit, epoxy a flat head 1/4" bolt to the washer, clamp in miter slot till dry. Tighten wing nut snug to hold jigs, feather boards etc.

Nice tips dave...Got one for you (maybe) is your edger dead on planer or sable saw flat? Hears one wear its all eye ball Winding sticks! I use them mainly for bigger longer slabs.

Amazing how well it works on an edger planer setting up the table. You can measure all day long and never do aswell as your eyeball...lol

 

[gpcollen1]

Sand paper cutting jig.
Draw a line on a board or piece left over MDF 6" X 12" from the edge as wide as your sanding block.
Screw a hack saw blade to a board with the teeth along the line.
Slide the sandpaper under the blade to the edge of the board & tear it off.
The Right width every time.

Now that is a good one..