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There have been a variety of work surfaces in the I Can Do That shop – from horses and plywood to a much too elaborate bench for someone starting out in woodworking. In this episode (and the next, it’s a two-parter), we’ve finally answered the need. Our I Can Do That workbench is built simply, sturdily and affordable, from plywood and 2x material, with basic but useful storage options, a face vise, and bench dogs. And we even make it mobile!
Get plans for the workbench here: http://bit.ly/ICDT_Workbench_Plans
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Woodworkers love their routers, but they may not be getting as much out of them as possible. In this episode of I Can Do That, Andrew takes routers beyond roundovers, and shows how to cut rabbets, makes a simple jig for accurate grooves and dadoes, and shows a few methods to create arcs and circles with a router. Lot’s of router fun!
Get plans for the grooving jig here: http://bit.ly/Router_GrooveDado_Jig
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In our last episode, we introduced the table saw. This time, we’re covering three more types of cuts that will take your woodworking to the next level. We start by angling the blade. By angling the blade, you’ll be able to make bevels and chamfers that add a lot of dimension to your projects – we show you how to avoid issues in making this cut. Next, we cover the basics of using a dado stack. For cabinets and shelves, the ability to make a dado quickly and safely is a huge advantage. Your projects will be stronger and more stable because of this type of joinery. We use a 6″ Freud dado set available from Woodcraft. http://bit.ly/2jiObVQ
Finally, we dive into how to make a tenon for mortise and tenon joinery. Many would consider mortise and tenon to be the ultimate wood joint. They are incredibly strong and not nearly as complicated as you think! We show you how to make a tenon with just a few cuts. Andrew Zoellner will demonstrate how to make the mortise that we used in this episode in his router episode next time!
Season 4 of I Can Do That kicks off with your new hosts David Lyell and Andrew Zoellner. Together, they’ll introduce you to a new tool in the ICDT shop – a portable table saw. You’ll learn the things you should become familiar with on the saw before you turn it on, as well as essential cross-cutting and ripping techniques. Then, they’ll use the table saw to build the most essential table saw accessory – a crosscut sled.
Get plans for the crosscut sled here: http://bit.ly/ICDT_Table_Saw_Sled_Plans
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Our free I Can Do That! online manual (in PDF format) explains all the tools and shows you how to perform the basic operations in a step-by-step format. You’ll learn to rip with a jigsaw, cross cut with a miter saw and drill straight with the help of our manual.
