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==General Wood Shop Knowledge==
==General Wood Shop Knowledge==
Woodworking is dangerous. Be careful.
=== Gluing ===
Glue joints (when done correctly) will create a bond stronger than the wood itself. To create a strong glue joint follow this general procedure.
# Ensure that both surfaces that you wish to glue are flat or mate together well.
# Dry fit your glue joint with clamps. This will ensure that your joint fits properly and that all necessary clamps are close by and sized correctly when you go to apply glue.
# You can never have too many clamps.
# Get a handful of paper towels to help clean up glue squeeze out and the glue you will get on your fingers.
# Recognize that once you start applying glue you are on a clock to finish setting up the glue joint before the set time.
# Apply a bead of glue on one surface of your glue joint. Then, spread out that glue into a thin film using your fingers, a glue brush, or a glue roller.
# Repeat step 5 for the other surface of your glue joint such that both surfaces have a thin, even film of glue.'
# Quickly use a paper towel to wipe your fingers clean of glue. The goal here is to remove most of the wet glue so it doesn't get spread all over your lumber. Do NOT take the time to clean all of the glue.
# Using the clamps you already gathered, clamp your glue joint together
# You can never have too many clamps.
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Building projects out of wood is a fun and time consuming process. It can be both additive and subtractive manufacturing. One of the most used machines in the shop is the table saw.
Building projects out of wood is a fun and time consuming process. It can be both additive and subtractive manufacturing. One of the most used machines in the shop is the table saw.