As a woodworker, you've probably heard the phrase "measure twice, cut once" before. But there's another crucial aspect of woodworking that's often overlooked: understanding the wood material you're working with. In this video, we're going to talk about the importance of understanding the characteristics of your wood before starting your project through a series of short tips.
From grain direction to moisture content, there are many factors that can affect the behavior and performance of your wood. Without a good understanding of these factors, you may end up with a project that's prone to warping, splitting, or even falling apart.
In this video, we'll explore the key things you need to know about your wood before starting your project.
In this video we'll be talking about:
∙ Glue ups for grain orientation
∙ Glue ups for surface area
∙ Keeping the live edges on
∙ Grain direction for dowels
∙ Relative humidity
∙ Riftsaw lumber
∙ End grain fastening
∙ End grain burns
∙ Botanical wood types
By understanding the characteristics of your wood, you'll be able to make more informed decisions throughout your project, and avoid common mistakes that can lead to costly mistakes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this video will give you the knowledge you need to make your wood working projects...last.
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00:00 Intro
01:10 Glue ups 101: Grain orientation
02:01 Glue ups 101: Surface Area
02:46 Obey the wood laws!
03:34 TRUEST live edges straight from the forest
04:22 Grain MUST be straight
05:10 Obey grain direction or else!
05:56 Obey relative humidity laws!
06:51 Riftsaw: the most uniform lumber
07:46 Obey end grain fastening!
08:44 Stop end grain burns!
09:38 Obey botanical wood types!
10:53 Credits