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All About Wood - Season 1

Series: All About Wood
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Episodes
15
Rating
TVY
Year
2022
Language
English
Publisher
Woodworker's Guild of America

About

As woodworkers, we use a variety of materials for each project we do, and it's important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. Just like not all trees are the same, the material we get from the trees differs as well. This introductory session will preview the wide array of commonly used woods and man-made materials that we'll cover in this class.

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Episodes

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1. Session 1: Introduction

5m

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As woodworkers, we use a variety of materials for each project we do, and it's important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. Just like not all trees are the same, the material we get from the trees differs as well. This introductory session will preview the wide array of commonly used woods and man-made materials that we'll cover in this class.

2. Session 2: Particle Board and MDF

7m

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Hello World. Imagine taking a bunch of sawdust and chips from your shop, mixing it with glue, and forming it into a sheet. That's basically how particle board and MDF are made. They're inexpensive, which is great, but there are some downsides to working with them. Weight, strength, and abrasiveness to cutters are just a few considerations you need to make.

3. Session 3: Melamine

4m

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Melamine is in the particle board family, but includes a plasticized coating. It's great for cabinets and shop jigs. If you've only seen white melamine, you're missing out. There are lots of colors and patterns available. This is a very versatile form of sheet stock.

4. Session 4: Plywood

13m

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Of the sheet goods we consume as woodworkers, plywood is at the top of the list from a quantity perspective. It's strong, lighter in weight than particle board or MDF, and readily available. Of course, there's no such thing as a free lunch. What are the downsides to plywood?

5. Session 5: Multi Ply

6m

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Also known as Baltic Birch or Apple Ply, multi ply is a whole different form of plywood. No internal voids, thicker face veneers, and A LOT of plies in the core...these are all great attributes. They also make multi ply a more expensive form of plywood. So, why use it?

6. Session 6: Where Do you Buy your Wood?

4m

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As your woodworking grows and you look for better grades of material, you'll need to move away from home centers and lumberyards. How do you find a good source for better sheet stock and quality solid wood in your area? We'll give you some tips on locating a supplier, and provide you with questions to ask to make certain you're getting what you need.

Extended Details

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Artists

George Vondriskaactor