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The Wood Journal
Preventing clamp stains [short tip]
The metal bar of a clamp can be strained by adhesive that drips during gluing operations. Dried glue can also interfere with the ratcheting action of some clamps. To eliminate …
Daniel ReedFrom the workbench
IDEAS TO PUT INTO PRACTICEDaniel Reed![[Tips and tricks] One-handed hold-down and more tips](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2iJU20O6ic7RCpCmDYbAv55GVpV_PJCnf0ZKTtdGf0-r744svENMcu0g7DPsMzBsZ544An1wH8o3Nzqfh9GGCEemJvtmHKkTk0oOMuIP5yPEvHI2Z-9ugJAnvsFKBYh4vfJlxQYidyNrz-vBLT1S8OZiuzuDKhmMwRsU1Z7bufuMisWGW0ukomp8PEQk/w1200/02-01-tips-and-tricks-one-handed-hold-down.png)
The Wood Journal
[Tips and tricks] One-handed hold-down and more tips
I carve a lot of spoons. Most of the post-bandsaw shaping takes place with the work secured in my bench vise. However, sometimes I need more positioning exibility. It turns ou…
Daniel ReedIt starts with
a piece of wood.
Unfinished Wood is a collection of practical ideas for the workshop: choosing your materials, solving small problems, and bringing out the character in what you make.
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Tools & workshop practice
Owen Mercer
Workshop notes on hand tools, joinery, jigs and the small habits that make a project easier.
Wood & materials
Ben Harlow
Practical guides to choosing lumber, understanding grain and planning for wood movement.
Surface & finish
Daniel Reed
Notes on sanding, test samples, color and finishes that let the character of the wood show through.