Wednesday, 12 October 2011
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THE ART
The history of woodworking craft can be traced back to the primitive era, where ancient tribes created woodworks beyond the aesthetic value of artistic creations. Most of the early woodworking crafts are utilized for survival such as tools used for hunting and building homes.
In the early civilization, the craft of woodworking were primarily employed and utilized by the Chinese civilization and the Egyptian civilization.
Most of the early forms of woodworking were projected in the Egyptian furniture and drawings, which were all preserved in the burial place of the Egyptians.
In the early Chinese civilization, “Lu Ban” and his wife “Lady Yun” were known as the originators of the craft of woodworking. They were both considered from the “Spring and Autumn period,” an age in the Chinese history falling between 722 BC and 481 BC. Lu Ban’s teachings in woodworking were said to be the foundation of the Chinese woodworking craft. In his book, “Manuscripts of Lu Ban,” various accounts on the correct measurements to be used when making tables, flower pots, furniture, etc., were elaborated.
In fact, in the history of woodworking, the Chinese’ craft of woodworking was one of the famous woodwork arts because they created furniture without using the typical joining tools such as nails and glue.
As civilization developed throughout the years, human skills were developed and enhanced as well. People continued to learn more advanced techniques, strategies, and designs in woodworking, thereby, creating woodworking craft as a work of art.
However, like any craft, it also takes skills and lessons that every woodworker must learn in order to hone their craft. For instance, in wood carving, there are some specific lessons that must be learned in order to do the job well. Even if it is a work of art, the craft of woodworking entails many techniques that should be learned as well.
As the concept of woodworking developed and expanded, many skills and practices had been developed and improved. Some of the well known skills are carpentry, “parquetry,” “marquetry,” carving, and cabinetry. All of these pertain to the wonderful and artistic concept of woodworking craft.
In the early civilization, the craft of woodworking were primarily employed and utilized by the Chinese civilization and the Egyptian civilization.
Most of the early forms of woodworking were projected in the Egyptian furniture and drawings, which were all preserved in the burial place of the Egyptians.
In the early Chinese civilization, “Lu Ban” and his wife “Lady Yun” were known as the originators of the craft of woodworking. They were both considered from the “Spring and Autumn period,” an age in the Chinese history falling between 722 BC and 481 BC. Lu Ban’s teachings in woodworking were said to be the foundation of the Chinese woodworking craft. In his book, “Manuscripts of Lu Ban,” various accounts on the correct measurements to be used when making tables, flower pots, furniture, etc., were elaborated.
In fact, in the history of woodworking, the Chinese’ craft of woodworking was one of the famous woodwork arts because they created furniture without using the typical joining tools such as nails and glue.
As civilization developed throughout the years, human skills were developed and enhanced as well. People continued to learn more advanced techniques, strategies, and designs in woodworking, thereby, creating woodworking craft as a work of art.
However, like any craft, it also takes skills and lessons that every woodworker must learn in order to hone their craft. For instance, in wood carving, there are some specific lessons that must be learned in order to do the job well. Even if it is a work of art, the craft of woodworking entails many techniques that should be learned as well.
As the concept of woodworking developed and expanded, many skills and practices had been developed and improved. Some of the well known skills are carpentry, “parquetry,” “marquetry,” carving, and cabinetry. All of these pertain to the wonderful and artistic concept of woodworking craft.
tools needed for the job
Building kitchen cabinets can be a very rewarding experience. Once the job is finished and you realize that the beautiful piece that sits in front of you was once a stack of wood can give you quite a sense of accomplishment. Most people do not just jump right into cabinet making without some prior woodworking knowledge...although I have seen a few that did. They may have played around with a saw and hammer before but had no real experience in the area of fine woodworking. If this is the case, here is a list of just some of the major tools you really should have.
1. Table Saw
The most indispensable tool of tools. Do not just buy a cheapy though. It needs to be a fairly heavy-duty model to keep up with some of the work it needs to do. The cheaper models have small tables and are very light-weight. They tend to tip if you are running anything with a little length or weight through them.
2. Planer
This tool is a must if you want to get those smooth and clean edges to your wood. A small portable planer with a 10" width and a 5" depth will handle most jobs. These tools are great when it comes to squaring up you wood. You need all of your pieces to be very accurate in dimension or you will have a lot of headaches. The planer takes care of that.
3. Shaper
You can get by without one of these but I feel it is a good choice. A router can do pretty much everything the shaper can do but on a much lighter scale. The shaper gives you a nice solid table and a heavy-duty motor to power through those tougher jobs such as raised panel cabinet doors.
4. Miter Saw
There are plenty of these out on the market. A 10" miter saw will handle most all of your cuts. Radial arm saws are nice too but the portable miter doesn't take up as much room and you can move it anywhere. These tools are nice for clean and accurate cross-cuts.
5. Router
The router can do a lot of different jobs. Mainly, you will use it to put a nice finished edge to your piece of work, but you can buy a table for it and use it as a shaper too. There are all kinds of bits with different cutting styles available.They will do just about any kind of shaping project you could ask for.
Of course there are many other indispensable tools that you will need to build you own cabinetry but these are some of the major ones. An orbital sander and biscuit joiner would be much needed as well as a number of clamps and other small but very helpful items. There are a myriad of tools available for the woodworker today, but if you are just starting out these five are the basics that will get you started and on your way.
1. Table Saw
The most indispensable tool of tools. Do not just buy a cheapy though. It needs to be a fairly heavy-duty model to keep up with some of the work it needs to do. The cheaper models have small tables and are very light-weight. They tend to tip if you are running anything with a little length or weight through them.
2. Planer
This tool is a must if you want to get those smooth and clean edges to your wood. A small portable planer with a 10" width and a 5" depth will handle most jobs. These tools are great when it comes to squaring up you wood. You need all of your pieces to be very accurate in dimension or you will have a lot of headaches. The planer takes care of that.
3. Shaper
You can get by without one of these but I feel it is a good choice. A router can do pretty much everything the shaper can do but on a much lighter scale. The shaper gives you a nice solid table and a heavy-duty motor to power through those tougher jobs such as raised panel cabinet doors.
4. Miter Saw
There are plenty of these out on the market. A 10" miter saw will handle most all of your cuts. Radial arm saws are nice too but the portable miter doesn't take up as much room and you can move it anywhere. These tools are nice for clean and accurate cross-cuts.
5. Router
The router can do a lot of different jobs. Mainly, you will use it to put a nice finished edge to your piece of work, but you can buy a table for it and use it as a shaper too. There are all kinds of bits with different cutting styles available.They will do just about any kind of shaping project you could ask for.
Of course there are many other indispensable tools that you will need to build you own cabinetry but these are some of the major ones. An orbital sander and biscuit joiner would be much needed as well as a number of clamps and other small but very helpful items. There are a myriad of tools available for the woodworker today, but if you are just starting out these five are the basics that will get you started and on your way.
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Choosing Proper Router Bit Speeds
When working with larger diameter bits, in order to work safely and achieve the proper results, it is necessary to adjust the router's RPM speed accordingly. The general rule is, "the larger the bit, the slower the speed."
The chart at the bottom of this page provides a guideline as to the maximum speed that should be used for particular diameter bits. However, this chart is a general guideline. Consult your router's user guide or the documentation that accompanied your particular bit for specific details on setting the appropriate speed for the bit.
Additionally, always be certain to insert the shank completely into the collet, then pull the bit out slightly to avoid bottoming out the bit in the collet.
Also, avoid free-handing with large profile bits. It is much safer to use large profile bits in a router table at the appropriate speeds.
The chart at the bottom of this page provides a guideline as to the maximum speed that should be used for particular diameter bits. However, this chart is a general guideline. Consult your router's user guide or the documentation that accompanied your particular bit for specific details on setting the appropriate speed for the bit.
Additionally, always be certain to insert the shank completely into the collet, then pull the bit out slightly to avoid bottoming out the bit in the collet.
Also, avoid free-handing with large profile bits. It is much safer to use large profile bits in a router table at the appropriate speeds.
Methods of Bending Wood
After building a few simple projects in your shop, you may have the desire get more creative and build something that requires more advanced techniques in woodworking. One of these advanced techniques is wood bending.
There are a few different methods used to bend wood. I will try to give you enough information on most of these wood bending techniques to allow you to get started on your way to more creative furniture. These methods will include Steam Bending, Kerf-cut Bending, Laminated Wood Bending, and for small pieces of wood, Microwave Steaming. You will also need to know how to prepare forms and molds before you can bend the wood.
Forms and Molds for Bending Wood
Before attempting to bend wood you will need to have a mold or form set up. Steam bent wood needs to be placed in the form and clamped in place as quickly as possible after being removed from the steam box. Laminated wood also needs to be placed in the form and clamped before the glue begins to set.
Most forms and molds are easily made from MDF. You will have to glue multiple sheets of MDF together to get the thickness that is about the same as the height of the piece of wood you are forming. After you glue up the MDF and it is dry, you have to square up the ends, for easier clamping later on. Then trace your shape on the form, and cut it with the bandsaw, take care to save both sides of the form. They need to match like a puzzle piece. Then smooth out the cut with a pattern makers file and/or sandpaper, to refine your form’s shape to perfection. Finally, glue a strip of cork to each part of the form. This will help to provide equal clamping pressure to the piece and a slight cushion help prevent marks on your piece of wood.
There are a few different methods used to bend wood. I will try to give you enough information on most of these wood bending techniques to allow you to get started on your way to more creative furniture. These methods will include Steam Bending, Kerf-cut Bending, Laminated Wood Bending, and for small pieces of wood, Microwave Steaming. You will also need to know how to prepare forms and molds before you can bend the wood.
Forms and Molds for Bending Wood
Before attempting to bend wood you will need to have a mold or form set up. Steam bent wood needs to be placed in the form and clamped in place as quickly as possible after being removed from the steam box. Laminated wood also needs to be placed in the form and clamped before the glue begins to set.
Most forms and molds are easily made from MDF. You will have to glue multiple sheets of MDF together to get the thickness that is about the same as the height of the piece of wood you are forming. After you glue up the MDF and it is dry, you have to square up the ends, for easier clamping later on. Then trace your shape on the form, and cut it with the bandsaw, take care to save both sides of the form. They need to match like a puzzle piece. Then smooth out the cut with a pattern makers file and/or sandpaper, to refine your form’s shape to perfection. Finally, glue a strip of cork to each part of the form. This will help to provide equal clamping pressure to the piece and a slight cushion help prevent marks on your piece of wood.
Everyone Likes a Picture Frame
Creating custom picture frames for friends and family is a great gift giving project that's sure to please even those difficult to shop for gift recipients. Everyone has a special photo or keepsake they've meant to have framed. Making a custom frame to match may be the best gift of the season. Best of all, it's a quick and simple project to complete with the right tools and set up.
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