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So fr, the UK has been hit by no less than thee storms ~ Duele, Eunice anc Franklin ~inquick succession but what's the reason for this? Wel, according to the Met fice i's an increebly rare occurrence and atrioutes toa veryactive Jetstream, whichis causing these storms to track towards the UK. This core of strong winds, around 5-7 miles above the earths surface, blowing from west to east, causes changes inthe wind and pressure at that level, which in tum affects things nearer the surface ofthe earth = .¢,areas of hgh and low pressure. Sometimes the jt stream’s movements can be very straight ané smoot, but they can also buckle and loop, Ike arvr’s meander. The loss of veteran trees Sadly, anumber of people ost their ves as a result of Storm Eunice, including a young woman in London who was crushed by a falling tree. Houses were also decimated, Nlooding ravaged many areas, people were let stranded and homeless, and many trees were toppled and uprooted bythe gale force winds. ln Londons Royal Parks, 150 trees were lost including three veteran aaks in Richmond Park In contrast tthe 4,500 ar so chimedby the Great Storm of 1987, thismay seem a small amount but is nevertheless significant and undoubtedly a great shame. "The Triangle Tree’ ‘Aparicular incident close tomy heart was the demise of The Triangle Treen Bude, Cornwall which local residents described as markng the “end ofan era In an incredie piece of vdeo footage, someone happened ‘tobe driving past atthe exact mament the tee fl capturing its rots being ripped from the ground as itblew aver As a result ofthis incident, indveuals were reportedly tuning up tothe site with chainsaws inan eforttocut branches off the fallen tree to keep as souvenirs. While obviously dangerous and clearly ‘wuwthewoodworkermag.com best lft tothe experts, mayor of Bude, Amanda Tame, was quick o put measures in place to protect the ste escrbing the behaviour of such persons as “selfish? ‘Once the site of te fallen tree had been cleared by professional arborist, Ida wonder what happened {othe timber and whether any pieces managed to find thes way nto the hands of local woodworkers and woodturners. I'd berice to think that some ‘commemorative pieces could be made fromit. Tiss Certainly a popular practic with more historical timber such as that salvaged from the headstocks ofthe Bells (of St Pauls. As featured last year, Shane Skelton used the piece gifted to him to create the one-of-a-kind St Paul's Cathedral saw, with various prefessional tuners also producing bell ornaments to be sod inthe Cathedral gift shop. nthe as issue, in fac, we also profiled David Burton, who used pieces of o2k and coppefom HMIS Vietoryto create a numberof bespoke paces 2s Lite this, Storm Franidn is due to hit having alkeady caused laoding and heavy snow showers in many areas. High winds are expected which willna doubt lead to further dsruption and damage. Battesng down the hatches and staying inside isthe best course of action, And hopefully calmer times are just around the corner. Aw Email teganfoley@nytimemediacom Tegan Foley Rhona Bolger be Phil Davy Technet Cansuant eter Stonebarn conan see Drememterio mya hugh April2022 The Woodwerker& Good Wooaworing 3(CONES | What's inside? real tase) se 13 Seeking ahome for his CD colecton, ‘Brian Barber allows some beautiful spalted beech to date the design ofan elegant cabinet a= |, == / WORKSHOP HINT/TIP/POINTER. ON SIECE OF ADVICE & YOU COULD BEIN WITH A CHANCE ) (OF WINNING AN AXMINSTER RIDER NO.SXIN JACK PLANE = see page 65 for details 44 The Woodworker & Good Woodnerking April 2022 wowwithewoodworkermag.comWoodworker — & TURNING 52 Raise the red lantern Peter Benson creates an Arts and Crafts-inspired suare table lamp 56 A classic design reimagined Glenn Perry makes use of @ repurposed elm plank and comes up witha unique design for ativee-legged stools central stretchers, which are cleverly joined by a central sphere 60 Knife work Domini Colings hopes to improve his dovetalling Skil, but Fst he needs amarking kaif fit for thejob 68 Branching out Think twice before feeding the woodburne with ofeuts, says Mark rifts ~ instead, you could spendhalf aay ors0 making ane of his stools £83 Spindle turning problems sorted Les Thorne looks ats common spindle turning problems and offers some helpful slutons ON TEST 46 Trend T185/MS184 cordless mitre saw 118 Sakazume sanding blocks & Rider awis 20 Robert Sorby Stebcentres range ‘wuwthewoodworkermag.com PT TC ELT https://tww. secureorder. eA UNAM UIE eed ‘RPRIL2022 TECHNICAL FEATURES 26 Cutting doors to length professionally 32 The box that keeps on growing Looking tobsng the garden closer, Robin Gates —anine-step guide by Festool turns to The Weedworkerof Agr 1956 for When cuting doors tolengt i's precision rather than guesswork thats needed, Here, window bax Festool raining consultant Nadja Kérbel shows how best to achieve thisin nine steps (OREN 24 A breath of fresh heirloom Les Lely’s werk sa fusion of efferent styles, uuhich ermphasise elegant ines andintricate details such as inlay, double avetal earners ‘and mortise & tenon ints 40 Routing small, beautiful & cordless ‘Some a the greatest gifts da come in stall packages, a Jeremy Broun finds when looking at various routers ‘66 The Alan Peters Furniture Award 2022 For the second year running, this s your ‘opportunity tobe part ofa prestigious ancwal award, which champions UX furniture design and making alent while celebrating the fe and work ofthe late Alan Peters OBE ‘48 Woodworker's encyclopaedia ~ part 38 Inthis section ofthe directory, Peter Bshop takes us through the Ts and os of bits and bobs, ending ‘up with the only renewableresource we know 71 Safe as houses Joint master Andy tancing intracuces us tothe dovetail housing joint which ideal for use when = ‘88 The games people play constructing shebing units cabinets. 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AAsBack ten, secondary schools would set up placements with local businesses, was her thator go and getajob, so just went forit.Inadnt particularly thought about ging into woodworking, but sawit as a good ‘opportunity to get into the world of work, (Q: How did you find your placement? Acttwas very challenging. The founder ofthe school, Anselm Fraser, had me doing evrything rom sweeping Moors ta cleaning tables ~ you name During the three-year placement, also learnt key woodworking skis and gained essential experience in cabinetry and furniture design So wile twas hard, twas 100%, worth. Q: What did you do after completing the apprenticeship placement? AsThere were two options for me: Icould tether leave and leo for another \wooriworkngjob, 0, iflwas good enough be kept on by Anselm. Lucky, Anselm ecided onthe later, and ve been fortunate {enough to have worked with him, and helped him bulé up the School, ever since. Q: Did you ever consider going into mainstream education? sNo,not atl actually think completing ‘the apprenticeship was the best thing for me, Backthen the Furniture School wasin its early stages and twas a good time to join | watched the School evolve and grow into wnat itis today, and that's been pretty incredible. Q; Would you say there's a stigma ‘around not following the ‘traditional route’ into education? ‘AzNota stigma no, but there are diferent tos ané cons to bath You can go to university, rackup alt of debt, and ultimately not get ajob. With an apprenticeship, however, you ‘may earn alow rate of pay to begin with, bt you're not accumulating debt, and you're sll working Once completed, you have the ‘experience under your bet, and the option toelther get anotherjob inthe industry or ‘even setup your wn business. Q: What's your advice to someone considering undertaking an apprenticeship? 2 completely recammendit. Apprenticeships offer you the ‘ime toleara trade and gan industry knowledge while earring an income. Without this background and training inacaree,itcanfeelike youre being thrown inatthe deep en. Mainstream education doesn't give you the sills or knowlecge to workin profession tke woodworking: you need hands-on experience and the necessary time to hone your craft. Alan's parting words say tall: "never left the school after my apprenticeship, and now [run the Intermediate Course, Not many people can say that they've stayedin theirplace of employment for 37 years and are stl enjoying it ‘Alan McGovern isthe tutor on The Chippendale International School of Furnitures Intermediate Course ~for further information, see ‘wurw.chippendaleschool.com, Ironmongery New Catalogue Out Now! Ph i-te 4 Bec Ro ngTimber Suppliers Directory — April 2022 Adhectie Ltd (Berkshire) Te 012355 Web: www adhectic.co.uk Harrison (Northants) Tek 01530 725 192 ‘Web: wwuw.aharrisonwoodturning.co.uk Bennetts Timber (Lincolnshire) Tek.01472 350 157 Web: www.bennettstimberco.uk Black Isle Woodturning (Scotland) Te.07842 189 743, Web: www.blackisiewoodturning.com Brodies Timber (Perthshire) Tel: 01350727 723 Web: wwiw.bradiestimber.co.uk Brooks Brothers Tel01621 877 400 Web: wwww.brookstimber.co.uk ber (Essex) 8G Barrett Ltd, Cilfiegan Sawmill (South Wales) Yel:01287 672 805 Web: wiww.cilfiegansawrnillcom Clive Walker Timber Ltd (West Yorkshire) Tel: 01132 704 928 Web: www clivewalkertimber.co.uk D Emmerson Timber (Lincolnshire) Tel 01507 524 728 Web: wwuw.emmersontimber.co.uk Earlswood interiors (West Midlands) Tek 01564 703 705 Web: www.eartswoodinteriors.co.uk English Woodlands Timber (West Sussex) Tel'01730 815 947 ‘Web: wwww.englishwoodlandstimber.co.uk Exotic Hardwoods (Kent) Tel 01732 355 625 ‘Web: wwuw.exotichardwoods.co.uk EO Burton, Thorndon Sawmills (Essex) Tel 01277260810 Web: wiww.eoburton.com Eynsham Park Sawmill (Oxfordshire) Tel. 01993 887 397 Web: www.eynshamparksawrmillco.uk Fi Ives (Essex) Tel: 01268 732 373 Web: wwiw.fhives.cam Fulham Timber (London) Tel: 0208 685 5340 Web: www fulhamtimber.co.uk GBS Specialist Timber (Cumbria) Tek 01758 897 4445 Web: wwuw.toolsandtimber.co.uk Good Timber (Northamptonshire) Tel, 01327 344 550 Web: www goodtimber.com The Hardwood off cut shop (Essex) The Wood Yard, Canterbury Tye Farm, Doddinghurst road, Brentwood, Essex, M15 051 Tel.01277 205980, Web: www>hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk sales@hardwoodoffcuts.co.uk Horndon Timber Products Unit 8-9 Orsett Industrial Park Stanford Road, Orsett, Grays Essex, RM16 3BX Tel: 01375 679 999 Web: sales@horndontimber.co.uk Interesting Timbers (Somerset) Te.01761241 333 Web: wwwinterestingtimbers.co.uk ISCA Woodcrafts (South Wales) Tel. 01633 810 148/07854 349 045 Web: wwwiscawoodcrafts.co.uk Joyce Timber (London) Tel: 0208 883 1610 Web: wwwjaycetimber.co.uk Lincolnshire Woodcraft (Lincolnshire) Tel: 01780 757 825 Web: wwwilincolnshirewooderaft.co.uk Nottage Timber (South Wales) Tel: 01656 745 959, Web: www.nottagetimberco.uk Ockenden Timber Powys) Tek 01588 620886 Web: wwrn.ockenden-timber.co.uk Olivers Woodturning (Kent) Tel:01622 370 280, Web: wivwoliverswoodturning co.uk Oxford Wood Recycling (Oxfordshire) Tek:01235 861 228 Web: wnwwowrorg.uk Stiles & Bates (ent) Fel, 01304 366 360 Web: wwwistilesandbates.co.uk Scadding Timber Avon) Tel:01179 556 032 Web: wwvw.scadding-son-Ite.co.uk ‘Scawton Sawmill (North Yorkshire) Tel: 01845 597 733 Web: www scawtonsawmilo.uk TIMBER DIRECTORY SiL. Hardwoods (Croydon) Tel: 020 3051 4754 Web: wwwwisihardwoods.co.uk ‘St. Andrews Timber (Scotland) Tel, 01316611 333 Web: wwwstandrewstimbersupplies. ‘Surrey Timbers Ltd (Guildford) Tel: 01483 457 826 Web: wwwsurreytimbers.co.uk ‘Sykes Timber (Warwickshire) Tel,01827 718951 Web: wwrw.sykestimber:co.uk The Timber Mill (Cornwall) Tel: 07955 395 419 Web: wwwithetimbermillcom ‘The Wood Recycling Store (East Sussex) Tel 01273 570 500 Web: www.woodrecycling org.uk ‘Thorogood Timber Ltd (Essex) Tel:01206 233 100 Web: wiww.thorogood co.uk Timberman (Carmarthenshire) Tel: 01267 232621 Web: wwwwitimberman.co.uk Tree Station (Lancashire) Tel: 01612 313 333 Web: wwwtreestation.co.uk UK Timber Ltd (Northamptonshire) Tel: 01536 267 107 Web: wwvw.uk-timber.co.uk Waterloo Timber Ltd (Lancashire) Tel: 01200 423 263 Web: No website Wenban Smith (West Sussex) Tel: 01803 230311 Web: wwww.wenbans.com Wentwood Timber Centre (South Wales) Tel: 01633 400720 Web: www.wentwoodtimbercentre.cowuk WLWest & Sons Ltd (Surrey) Tel: 01758851 511 Web: www.wlwest.co.uk Yandle & Sons Ltd (Somerset) Tel.01935 822 207 Web: wnwyancles.co.ke Featuring best-selling products UTR CMa Melle lees [Ula cy Cee to Perea ance TSith owner of IC+C0, anny Colbeck JC+CO & LINCOLNSHIRE WOODCRAFT SUPPLIES {C+CO was founded in 2008 while ower Jonny Colbeck was using ‘other jinery workshops to supply his residential customers with bespoke options. Realising that quality and pricing didnt quite marry up, he decided to do something about it ‘The company strves tobe the antithesis of our throwaway society, making high quality furniture and joinery that stands the test oftime. Working closely wth architec, designers and cients onthe ‘start of project and pinning down al the detallsis very important ‘other. Operating from modem premises ensures they can delver projects on time and on budget while bringing the skls, knowledge and passion required to produce fine handmade furiture The latest news is that C+CO wile taking over Lincolnshire \Woodcrat Supplies wit the suppor of founder and current owner, Robin Storey Robin setup Lincolnshire Woodcraft 30 years ago, buthe's now ready ta erjoy wel deserved retirement Utilising his established ‘contacts JC+CO willuse locally sourced timber within furniture projects in ore to reduce the carbon footprint while supporting the British timber industry. All woodcraftand timber supplies can now be purchased from C¥CO's Stamford workshop, whichis located at The Cider Shed, West Sveet, Stamford PES 2PN ~ next door to Westside Gyn. JC4CO are very exited to have Lincolnshire Woodcraft within ‘thei Stamford workshop, and loal customers - as well asnew = ae urged to boak an appointment and came in and meet the tear, For Lincolnshire Woodcraft supplies, callO7514 574 779, and for JC4C0, callo7856 880.933, Alternatively, ist the folowing websites ~ wunw,jand.co.uk and wawlinealnshirewsodcrat.co.uk - or follow via social mela: @jcand_insta and @lincelnshirewooderaft MAKITA UK adds two new plunge routers toits range Leading power tool manufacturer Mata Ux has added two new plunge routers toits range. Engineered for nish woodworking, the RP1111C in and AP1803 in models delver superior performance with smooth plunge action and powerful precision. Driven by a powerful 1,100W motor, the RP1111C with kin «ole delivers 8 000-27,500rpm forthe mast demanding applications ‘The compact design faclitates precise routing work, witha plunge depth ‘capacity ef upto 57mm fr easy penetration ito the workpiece, and soft start feature fer smooth start-ups and increased usr safety. ‘The RP 1803 provides a deep 0-7Omm plunge depth capacity, ‘a quick release plunge depth adjustment feature and thre pre-set ‘depth stops for added precision. riven by a powerful 1,650 motor ‘that offers 22,000rpm for clean, consistent results, this new offering, with Kin cllet aso boasts electric brake and soft start. ‘The RP1111C and RP1803 are both equipped with an anti-restart function to minimise accidental start-up even ifthe tools plugged) Into the power source with the switch engaged. Furthermore both coffe variable speed control to adjust the output to the application, -as well as constant speed contra to maintain speed under load. ‘Designed with superior finishing in mind, these impressive new tools also feature fine bit depth acjustmentto achieve exceptional accuracy, and both units canbe connected toa dust extractor plus ‘range of accessories, such asnozales and straight guides, which can be purchased separately. Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makta UK sac: "Were delighted to add these new routers to aur ine-vp, which offers users ‘even more choice forall applications and needs ~ from fixed base or plunge models, With eter in or in collet all designed and underpinned by Malta's ‘exceptional power tool technalogy and engineering” ‘Tofnd out more about Makita and itsrange of corded and cordless power tools, visit wiv. smakitaulecom, TREND 118S/BJK 18V cordless biscuit jointer — body only ‘The new 185/81 18 biscuit jinter~ part ‘of Trend's new cordless range ~ features a high performance mato, which's bul for power and endurance. Benefiting from six ‘uttng depths for No., 10 and 20 biscuits, theres also addtional Maximur Duplex and Simplex settings. 0-90" cutting angles cover ‘utile jointing applications and 35mm fence adjustment allows cutting up to 35mm from an edge for setting biscuits into thicker stack. ‘There’ titng fence indents at 0,45 and 90" 410 The Weccworker Woodworking Api 2022 settings, which allow fr fat positioning on ‘comman angles. Mild reference faces ensure accurate positioning onl joiting styles and an anti-slip rubber cutter aperture prevents slippage as the cater engages the workpiece. The top-mounted siding switchs easly accessible for left-orright-handed operation andit’s supplied ith CR/BJ8 1007 biscut joer blade attachment plate, dust bag and adaptor pis vacuum adaptor, which fits T35 and T32 dust extractors. In terms ofruntime claim, the T185/81K ‘canmachine upto 731 No.20 biscuits, 121 fitted worktops or make 10 cupboards ~ based an ah battery in chipboard. Tofind out more, see wurw.trend-ulccom, www thewoodworkermag.comSENSATIONAL RESULTS FOR AN UNBEATABLE PRICE Fr ab CALL NOW \ ae J 01908 635000 FOR YOUR PERSONAL OFFER! FELDER GROUP UK Ltd. Unit 2 Sovereign Business Park, Joplin Court, Crownhill, Milton Keynes, MK8 OJP | Tel. 01908 635000 | uk.felder-group.comFIND A MAKER celebrates one-year anniversary (0n 22 March 2022, Finda Maker celebrated its one-year anniversary. successful spin-off from internationally renowned and mult award winning Craft Festival Find a Maker launched during lockdown last year with the support of rts Counci'sEnglane’s Cultural Recovery Fund, Since launching, Finda Maker's onine directory and business school has grown to over 300 established makers, galleries and craft “organisations. The Find Maker Family is carefully curated and represent ‘some of the mostinnovative makers across the UK andintervationaly. Al selectee members have access to the Finda Maker Business ‘School with ve tutorials, talks and advice on running thelr business. Sarah James, Craft Festival and Finda Maker Directo, says:"We wanted ‘to.ceate something postive ‘aut of lockdown something Useful and meaningfulfor ‘urmakers and audience Were very excited thatso many amazing makers and galleries havejoined the Finda Maker Fariy? For futher information, see wwwfindamake.co.uk WEST DEAN COLLEGE announces courses for June through to September 2022 Wiest Dean College of Arts and Conservation recently launched ts new programme of arts and crafts short courses for une thaugh to September 2022. There's over 300 short courses to choase from including almast 60 brand-new ones, which can be viewed onthe website, Courses span from ane t five days, are suitable for labile, and range in price from £128 upwards. Set in the hear of the South [Downs National Par, the College's rural setting makes it an idea place to escape, recharge, and immerse yourselin a new skilhis summer. For fans of Handmade Britain's Best Woodwerer and tose keen to fine-tune their furniture sills, new furrture and woodworking courses include two with new tutor Jason Breach. Woodturning Basics ~ Spindles, axes and Bowls’ teaches the basic of using a woodturning lathe (710 July; 30 August-2 September ~ £4.25} and"Turned Wooden Boxes’ demonstrates the basics of making wooden boxes on alathe from timber selection, tools, and sharpening to cesignideas and diferent shapes (2-4 September ~ beginners andintermediates - £297) Lastly Furniture Making Skills - & ‘Simple Cricket Table’ with Derek Jones explains the key principles of building this wer piece (2-5 June ~sutable focal £4852) For further information and to book your space, see wuw.westdean-ac.uk, New CLARKE electric log saws Machine Mart has recently added two new Clare electric ular log sams tits extensive range of tools and machinery ‘The Clarke CLS405 and Clarke CLS505 bath utilise a swivel cradle ‘operation fr safe fg cutting and benefit rama sturdy steel constuction with tough powder-coated finish. Bth models are ideal for use at home or DIY usage, and are designed for safe ‘two-handed operation, with a spring loaded ant-kikback safety saw guard For added stability and safety, both og sams canbe bolted tothe floor using the 8mm holes provided bolts ae sold separately. ‘The CLS405 benefits froma powerful 2.2kWmetor and has a 405mm diameter blade resuiting nthe abilty to cut a ‘maximum log iameter of 14ornm with the ‘uttng length ranging from 250-1,000m. For bigger tougher logs, the C5505, features a 3k motor and 505mm Woodworking April 2022 diameter bade. The cutting length ranges from 250-1,000mm andi’ capable of cutting logs with a diameter of upto 170mm, ‘Machine Mar’ full ange af Clarke Woodworker and log cutting products are supplied with a one-year manufacturer's warranty see wwwu.machinemart.co.uk/e/leg-saws t find out mareUnique FOREST EYE living tree feature focuses attention on forests fighting climate change Chikcenrecenty planted the fist trees forming a giant forest eye in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, joining representatives fram Forestry England, ars organisation Sand In Your Eye andthe Environment | Agency ona unique project set to create the largest living forest feature in England. ‘The 300m-wide eye wilbe planted wit 5,000 beech alder and ‘maple reesin the shape of childs eye marked out onan existing clearingin the forest The Forest Eyes being created to fous attention con climate change and show the important role of resilient forests in tacking tas wellas highlighting cilren'sideas fora flourishing future natural environment, ‘Working with Sand in Your Eyein a forest forte fist time, the feature wll be sible fromthe ar ins years' meas the trees mature and willbe carefully managed as an integral part of Dalby Forest. The forest covers more than 3500 hectares in the North York Moors National Park and welcomes 450,000 day visits each year. The forest eye wil ‘engage visitors and spark conversation asit changes and grows ata time when people are feeling the urgent crises of cimate change and biodiversity loss. The broadleaf tree species of beech alder and maple, wich wil create the eye shape, have been carefully selected to grow wellin sols onthe site and are expected to thrive asthe climate changes, ‘Once established, the forest eye wil grow alongside the mixed broadleaf and conifer trees ofthe Dalby Forest landscape, providing habitat for wildlife including bas, birds and small mammals, as well as capturing carbon, improving ar qualty and offering a beautiful place for people toexploreand connect withthe natural world Josephine Lavelle, Forestry England Director, said "Hearing, some af the children’s lvely conversations as they planted the very fist trees to create ths forest eye has reminded me of thei deep understanding ofthe need to act now for nature's recovery and their immense enthusiasm tobe co-creators ofa betes future. Having the gaze ofa child growing in the heart of ths beautiful and ever-changing, forestis a powerful symbol of how we need to listen and respond to the needs and sion of future generations “fs the country’s largest land manager, we plan plant and care forthe nation's forests and woodlands, thinking way beyond our own Ifetimesto ensure forest andscapes flourish a hundred years ahead for people, wife and a sustainable economy. This wonderfullving artwork embodies this importantidea of taday's actions being guided by future needs” For further information, see www farestryengland uk ‘wuwithewoodworkermag.com Quality Tools to match our Service = 4 shit, &——s ™ SSTNLESS BOTTLE STOPPERS BS FE ates Gi tain www.toolsandtimber.co.uk {eho e brown Sone Tefipce Cone Tie Aban Ca Shaan Sac, uh Cua CANOES April 2022 The Wocaworher & Gocd Woodworking 13,Trend 7815 cordless 184mm mitre saw If you're looking for a compact sliding mitre saw, aren't fussed about double- tilt bevel cuts or rarely work with large timber sizes, Trend's MS184 could be just the ticket, says Phil Davy ve 2 Sanders ils, biscultointer and router inthe ‘Te1S range all share the same 18V platform, with batteries ated at 28h, Ah and SAh R sy » The MS184s single Bevel sow, withthe sow head titng tothe et For transport or storoge, the head is locked dawn with pin 14 The Wecaworker & 6 Woodworking April 2022 ‘ostreaders willbe aware of Trend recently-aunched 7185 cordless power tol range Including sanders, rls, biscut jointerand router, they all share the same 180 platform, with batteries rated at 28h, Ath and 5h, Some products include batery and charge others are supplies bare such as the saw tested here, Youcan alsa buy ak with two 5Ah batteries ‘Te hecd shies on twin tel rails, with up to 137mm of trovel The substantial cas alloy base features a fixed ear fence with screw hols fo attaching 4 saerifcil fencef sited and charge for around £550. Ted guess the MS184 sling mitre sau is aimed at secone-fix carpenters, ltchen fiters and serious woodworkers who don't necessarily need the cutting capacities offered bylarger machines, As it’s cordless you can use the machine virtually anywmere, while the small footprint makes it particulary easy to transport and store, Weighing just over TOKg with SAh battery onboard is not exactly aback breaker, though theres no grab handle as such Ina workshop environment there's no real advantage having a cordless saw f fixed permanent toa bench or stand: you stllneed to hook up an extraction system, which will invariably e 2300 However if you sometmes need to use the same saw outdoors or around thehouse batery power can make alot more sense. l's certainly safer, witha extension cable to wary about Single bevel cuts Thisisa single bevel saw, with the saw head biting tothe lft. Unless you requently cut Using the comfortable horizontal handle, plunge action feels positive www thewoodworkermag.comA small rocker switch located on top ofthe handle |e shrouded against dust complex compound mitres, however, this is ra real disadvantage, The head slides on vn steel ails with up to 137mm of travel. You can lack this sie action with a thumbseen, making cutting narrow stock even easier. For transport corstorage, the heads lacked dawn wth a pin Folded down, the MS184 has afeatprint of sroune 450 x 450mm = fairly smal fora mitre ‘sau. Ally guarding shrouds the upper blade, With a retractable polycarbonate shiels beneath ‘The substantial east alloy base features fixed rear fence, with screw holes for attaching, sacrificial fence if desired. Four holes are provide, which allow the sau to be bolted toabench top or stand Using the comfortable horzontal handle, plunge action fels positive, This Features 8 ouble-action power sw ‘the motor you frst nudge @ small spring-loaded lever before squeezing the full-width trigger witha modest blade speed of 3,600rpm, this comes toa standstiljust swa seconds ater switching of The MS184 has laser cutting guide attached, which can be useful in low-light Conditions ts smal rocker switch an top ofthe handle is shrouded against dust. Altough no callration i evident the laser on the test madel was spot-anfor accuracy. The laser line extends over the front edge ofthe timber, which helps inlining up the blade with your pene mark. Protractor scale The protractor scale is bold and easy to read hugh the sticky label was wrinkled in paces. This dat pose a problem, however and angle ‘Support arms, provided at each end ofthe toble are extended outwards by slackening off thumbscrew at the back ‘wuwthewoodworkermag.com for safety to activate \% a The lserline extends over the fron ede ofthe timber, hich hepsi ining up the blade with your penll mark =... but this didn't pose o problem, ond angle selection is effortless using the spring-loaded lower lever Formakng bevel cuts you tithe blade by slackening off hefty tianguar nb located atthe reor selections effortless using the spring loaded lower lever. With very positve indexing at 0,15, 225,31. and 5" bothleftand right, there's ro uncertainty wen rotating the saw head to these common settings, For less comnman a) aa Wien the saw head rise, you depress a spindle lack button onthe motor casing. ¥ | ‘The protractor scale is bold nd easy trea, ‘though the sticky label was wenked in places, [pointer at the front af the pivot mechanism [is easy tread ond canbe calieated to zero The arm ofthe hol-down ses ona steel pilar and stocked with «thumbscrew, while the workpiece shel tight with steel clamp angles, ring ua the pointers easy enough, reguirng yout twist the knob clockwise to lock It's possible to ct upto 47" ether side, too. For making bevel cuts, the blades ted by slackening off a hefty triangular na le se before slackening ff the blade retining bolt and arbor using the hexkey provided April 2022 The Woccworher & Gocd Woodworking 15.Trend 7815 cordless 184mm mitre saw Reise the gurd, remove the blade, reverse the process and youre ead fo action atthe rear ofthe saw. pointer atthe front ofthe put mechanism is easy ta read and can be calibrated to zero, Ahold-downis standaré and can be positioned conetther side ofthe table though youre more lites to the righ when making bevel cuts, ts arm slides on a steel ilar and is locked witha tumbscrew while the workpieces held tight With a steel clamp. Support arms, provided at cach end of the table, ae extended outwares by slackering of thumbscrews atthe back Blade change With abade diameter of 1Birnm, maximum depth of cutis Simm at 90°, whichis sufficient for LS studworkand most constructional ‘ombers. 48-tooth TC Trend CraftPro blade isfittee wth 16mm dore— changing this straightforward, but you must ensure to first remove te battery, With the saw head raised, The S184 effertlessy seed trough 4mm softwood One af the benefits ofa sliding mitre saw sits bility to produce trenching cus housings, 1 shoulders on tenons and similar ins 16 The Weccworker & Good Woodworking April 2022 A fabric dust og is provided, whieh dips over the pert onthe sow head you depress a spindle lock button on the ‘moter casing, then slacken off the blade retaining bol and arbor using the hex key provided. Raise the guard, remove the blade, reverse the process and you're ready for action fabri dust bags provided, which clips over the porton the saw head. As with mast mitre ‘aus, this only collects some of the waste produced during cutting ~ i's much more ceffiient to hookup a vacuum extractor Inuse This must be one of the quietest mitre saws Tue ever used. effortlessly siced though ‘45mm softwood, engineered oak flooring and various hardwood boards. As you'd expect rom 248-tooth blade finshed cuts were ist lass, and unlike some bigger 230V saws the MS184, isnt fierce when powered up Fora few cuts, you can getaway with using cs wellas engineered eck floaring and various herdivoed boards ww Zz wa Unfortunately the depth stop wasnt quite long, ‘enough to werk propery, though 'm guessing, this was gitehon the test model As with mast mie saws, this only colts some ofthe wast when cutting — It’s much more efficent to hook upc vacuum extractor a 2ah battery, though obuiously aor SAh packis preferable. Incidentally, charge tine fora tn battery is around 48 minutes (One of the benefts of a sliding mitre sas its abilty to procce trenching cuts ~ housings, or shoulders on tenons and salar Jains. Unfortunately the depth stop wasn't qt long enough te work propery though ™m uessing ths was agitch on the test model Condusion IF you're loking fora compact siding mitre saw, arent fussed about doube-tit bevel cuts or rarely work with age tbe sizes, Trend's new offering could be just the ticket Not ntimicating it fets particularly safe in use, which sa consideration when cuting ‘mouldings or other smaller tmber sizes, Ie ideal for house renavaton projects winere you can easily mave the saw around and don't have to worry about cable. It may be small but should cope wth most stucwark. osng, sting archive, et, ls aso ideal for saving decking and general exterior timbers. three~ year warranty sofferedas standard ~ shop around and you can find the M5184 bare for aslitle as £300. © SPECIFICATION Nolead speed: 3 S00rpm Mitre angles - 67 10+ 47° Bevel nges:-1 10 +46" Blade: 184mm, 1.6m, 16mm, AT Runtime claim: Up to 180 cuts ~2 « in pine on an SAh battery; upto 250 cts — 45" mitre cut ln 18 119mm MOF shorting onan SAh batery ‘peal prices: £344.93 - bare; £55830 - kit version with 2 x Ah batteries and fast charger Wie: wuiwtend-ukom ae PROS ‘© Compact, quiet and ergonomically friendly laser blade gude cons (© Smaller capacities; awkward trenching cuts RATING: PERFORMANCE ~ 4 out of 5 RATING: VALUE ~ 4 out of 5 www thewoodworkermag.comcom ft oe hc Precision Centring System ri nt ~ ie l em ad creer = Paernieg ee aa rn ih Ee Le tac Fs Pr ira WORI se www.trend-uk.comUES) Minitests relyon e ‘ 4 power S tools tospeed up rishing but sometimes sanding narrow or confined areas demands han tools, especially when is emportantto fellow the gran. Abrasive paper wrapped around a timber offeut wil often do the trick but manaewuring themin oght Spaces can be awkward. These compact blecks from japanese manufacturer baseplate with ahool-and-lep sip glue to one side. ‘slim, resin-coated semicircular hardwood gris fixed to the reverse, With an abrasive sheet attached tothe plat, youre ready ta sand. The small lock measures 100 30rvm, te ager se 100 60mm. Tree each Sock For leaning up handle cut-outs and similar tasks, however, the Sakazume sanding leis perhaps abetterchace Wh a tet plate measuring 100 x 20mm, twin hook-and-loop faces make easier to swap between sanding grades. A sturdy, inated harwood handle Conclusion “These are clever itl abrasive gadgets, which dont costa fortune For sanding in tignt spaces, theyre deac easy tose and give pretty 000 finish without rounding over edges. set of ive replacement sheets Costs £3.30, again ina choice of 80, 120 0 240 grits Wiha sheet size of 50 100mm, these can easly be cut to suit incvidual tals, ARernatvely, Sakazume tools will accept other hook-and-loop abrasives, so you could ‘even cut up usee random orbit sander sheets or similar You may relyon power tool to Each bloc consists of a rectangular peed up finishing when possible, __ aluminum baseplate witha but sometimes sanding narrow ar hook-and-loop strip glued to one side ‘enfined areas demands han tols ‘SPECIFICATION Typical prices: £8.50 each; fle - £8.50 Wb: wnwworashapheaven.cam aria PROS 1 Great for sancingin confined and hard-to-reach areas cons (© Limited abrasive grades For deaning up handle cut-outs and similar tasks, the Sokazume sanding {leis perhaps a beter choice RATING: VALUE - 5 out of 5 OVERALL— 4.5 out of 5 18 The Wocaworker & Good Woodworking Apel 2022 Phil Davy looks at two handy workshop additions from Workshop Heaven and Axminster Tools RIDER AWLS ‘erhaps the simplest hand tel ever invented, a decent ais almost essential when you need to mara centre accurately cor startahole before cing or inserting small screw, The blades usual pointed and compresses the fibres wien this points inserted int the wood. Slightly diferent, abradawl has atiny chisel ip and will sever wood flres apart when the tools twisted. “These two as from Rider are certainly sturcier than some ve used, hich often have simmer blades. There's a choice of blade pattems — square or conical in cross-section — which both taper to afine pint Made from hardened stel, these are arauné 100mm long and driven tightly inte holes in ther handles ach hancle's made frm oll hornbeam with afl cut on one side. Not only does this prevent the toolfram raling about ona surface, but can also make teaser to grip curing use.A steel ferule Finishes off cach tol neatly Conclusion Both as are delightful the conical blade perhaps the better option for Pin-pointing centres or hole punching, The square blade fs better for making pilotholes fr screws or nals without the need to aril ist. Ether tool can sso be usec for scribing very fineines, Keep one inthe workshop drawer or tolbox, but mind the tip! Each alled hornbeam handle has @ flat cuton ane side There's o choice of blade patterns ~ square or conical in cross-section — hich both taper too fine point SPECIFICATION Typical price: £10.78 each Webs wivwaxminstertelscom ara PROS © Sturdy, well-made marking tools cons © You may want to buy pal. RATING: VALUE - 4 out of 5 OVERALL— 5 out of 5 ich prevents the too frm raling out on a surface and cso makes ineasir to grip during use wwwthewoodworkermag.comTHE No.1 CHOICE MLA MLL LL if Robert Sorby is the World’s premier manufacturer and exporter of: specialist woodworking tools and associated equipment, with BOO RAC O RCL Ta ar-UirAn Ly Ds PRM UU BUINEe Ola unclUninog °) a manufacturing the finest edge tools in the world ws Ae Y It is one of the Sheffield’s oldest manufacturers. ig ¥ Made by Craftsmen for Craftsmen GT ee RRL TL OU a saa Om a UU eas www.robert-sorby.co.uk SS Ty au by See RIL OPA DMSO NC eS RULE mummasensinenr @OQ OOOBREET ote srt sebcentres ROBERT SORBY STEBCENTRES @ ff RANGE Bob Chapman looks at these useful woodturning accessories from Robert Sorby, which are ideal for beginners and experienced turners alike he Stebcente is a drive contre fo spindle work, which hasa serrated rag of small teth instead ofthe mare usual two ot four ‘pangs together with spring-loaded centre pont tolocate the work Stebdrive The Stebcrve sa truncated version of the Stebcentre designed tobe held n a fourjaw srall chuck, which ensures that the chuck place wren the Stebrive is tse. Robert Sorby say thishas been ‘adapted ‘The ows must clase onthe flts as opposed to the rounded comers Releasing tlstoc pressure allows the teeth te disengage with the lathe running ‘The sharp imprint ofthe Revahing Stebcentre's points inthe workpiece 20. The Wecdworker & Good Woodworking April 2022 Stebdriv, Stebcentre and Revohing Stebeente to fit ost popular four jaw lathe chucks! On ‘my Viemarc chuck the bottam ofthe Stebdtive Isheldin the chuckjaws. When |i this, however, there was a distinct wobble’ tothe Steberve, but after re-seating itonce or twice, eventually realised thatf the jaws close onthe flats ofthe boss te crve wil it neatly in the chuck and turn true, butif the aus close onthe rounded carers, itdoesnt Simply put, there's aright anda wrong ‘way of holding inthe chuck. Problem solved, but t wouleve been quicker if some information had been provides with the drive Timber in place, Pressure fom the talstock engages the teeth A serous di-in. The lathe continues to run but the workpiece stops The Stebcentre provides plenty of grip to crve this piece of 100 x 100mm ash ‘THE MAN BEHIND THE STEBCENTRE Gerry tebbings, inventor of the Stebcentre, ance came to me for a wooctuming lesson, Td never methim before and expressed surprise that he Felthe needed lessons {rom me. Bh" he sad, "everyone thinks Timsome sort of wizard woodtuener.” Teturned outthat Gerry was a technician in the craft department of a secondary school and one evening when everyone had gone home, he decided tohave a ga ona lathe, With his lack of experience, he mounted a piece of wood onto ang centre as a drive Now, i youve tied ths youll know that t requires avery, very ight touch ~ and Geery did't have oe, Everytime he put the tool toit the work stopped rotating. Eventually, ini frustrabon, he took file and fled some teeth into the rng centr, and so the Stebcentre was born! Stebcentre Ive been using Stebcente for yeas. whatever the woodturning equivalent af sliced bread, the Stebcente is the best thing since, Robert Sorby cont pay me for sayingthis~ although Id accept they offered ~ but have to say that the Stebcentre is amast wonderful safety device Safety first IF you're using afour-prong drive and happen to experience a serious ciguin, the ‘workpieces tkely tobe violently dislodged from the late —| have scar on my upper Ip {toprove this. However, when using a Stebcentre at demos, 16 regularly stab a spindle roughing gouge into the spinning workpiece, producing horrendous gin, senply to show thatthe ‘ ‘Thering carved by the Stecente points during thedig-in Using skew chiselt form a dovetail spigot. The dives very secure www thewoodworkermag.comWork stays in place ad just stops rotating, \while the athe continues to turn and the teeth onthe Stebcentre grind a shallow groove inthe tend ofthe workpiece, No harm to the tuner ané ‘minimal damage to the wor simply tighter talstock and carey on. Inmy view, safety is the rel reason you must, haveone. The sles blurb els how the cle of teeth spread the load, ang haw by educng stock pressure you can take work off/put it Cen without stopping the lathe. Yes, these things fe and may possiblybe usefulto someone, but they pale into insignificance when compared with the safety aspect. Allo these features also apply to the Stebdrve, which is identical in use Revolving Stebcentre The Revoling tebcentre is atalstock support and againhas the advantage of spreading the load cover the circle of teeth. There are many occasions when this won't be a particular advantage, bt if youve glued pieces togetherit' les lkely to split ther apart than a conical centre point. The ppenetraton ofthe points also less and this may be relevant wien cleaning up end-gain. useful and well-made devie, but nat one consider cesential fr my work Conclusion ound the various Stebcentres tobe well made, qualty tools. For spindle work buy a Stebcentre Without a moment's hesitation Whether or not Order online at: www.Classichandtools.com Hill Farm Business Park, Witnesham, Suf ‘wuwthewoodworkermag.com Using apoting tol poses no problem a ‘The Revaling Stebcentre provides excelent talstock support youreed a Stebdrive or Revolving Stebcentre depends on the type of work you do, but Idan think youd be cisappointed with any of them, 3B SPECIFICATION Stebcentres are aval in thre different s2es, with Tin, kin and in teeth ring diameters, andin 1 or 2MT to suit diferent athe spindles “Type prices: Stedcentres —from £57.25; Stebdtves from £57.25; Revolving Stebcentres = from £56.81 ‘Webs wanwrobert-sorby co.uk ~ see stocks st | THE VERDICT ROS Stebcentre Idea for beginners and experienc turner ale: wonderful safety deve Stebdrive © Sameas above Revolving Stebcentre Wo danger of spliting the wood cons Stebcentre @ None Stebsrive @ Lackeo lear instruction for use Revolving Stebcentre None RATINGS: Stebcentre 5 out of 5 Stebdrive 4 out of 5 Revolving Stebeentre 5 out of 5 MW item i tiocie hand tools aCe aL UY CAL 6 olk, IP6 9EW Tel 01473 784983 pri 2022 The W caworker & Good Woodworking 24Clarke tor rape * Saw WITH Clarke & Tse saw ected oa he1 of 2 Trend T81S 18V 184mm cordless mitre saw kits — worth £558 each! We've teamed up with Trend once more to give two lucky readers the chance to win an 18V cordless mitre saw kit (with & Fast Charger) from their new T81S range ‘Thin kerf C5B/CC18648T 48-tooth TT blade forfine finish and maximum cuts per charge ‘Compact and potable, Trend's T185 18 ‘umm cordless mitre saw is ideal for precision trim work ane ist and second-fix carpentry for high quality professional nishes. FEATURES ‘TREND HIGH PERFORMANCE BRUSHLESS. [MOTOR - built for power and endurance + COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN — just '.65kg, so easly transportable rom job tojob «IMPRESSIVE CAPACITIES - cuts stock up 10 210mm wide x 1mm deep «IDEAL FOR CARCASSING & SECOND-FIX WORK — perfect for cutting studwork, floor iss, siting and architrave + FRONT-MOUNTED LASER -facltates accurate, quick alignment fr faster cutting Easy set mitre table with pre-sets fr commen mitre angles upto 47° lftand ight 24 The Wecdworker & Good Woodworking April 2022 2 x 5Ah batteries | AT to-447° MITRE CUT CAPACITY - allows lvercutting of mitre for out of square crners INDENTED MITRE POSITIONS -pre-sets at 0,15, 225 and 45° for fast, accurate ming | TRENCHING FUNCTION ~ quick-set trench stop for graoves and slots + €5B/CC1846T 48-TOOTH TCT BLADE lent finish on cross and laminate, latenen comes, ighting ral and pints = Oto#45° TILT RANGE - for compound rite cuts «DEEP FENCE ~ offe-s maximum workpiece suppor for increased safety ‘= WORK SUPPORT EXTENSIONS - slot in extension bars support longer work on the infeed and outfeed = WORK CLAMP — for securing material curing cutting = CROWN MOULD INDENT — 31.5" incent for crown/cornice mould cuts «THIN KERF BLADE - more cuts per charge for increased performance anc minimal downtime « HORIZONTAL TUBULAR CROSSCUT BARS. = twin bars with ball-bearngs for smooth, contalled transition theough the cut «HORIZONTAL HANDLE - allows easier cutting with ess wrist strain as the saw phnges + MILLED TABLE - precision milled to support Lightweight, compact ané portable - weighs just ‘9.56 and ideal for multiple woodworking trade applications inthe workshop and on the jobsite ‘the workpiece in orerto keep it at and stable ‘SMALL FOOTPRINT - wilst on 600m wide Work surfaces ideal when ftng kitchens lorfor workshop use with benches against wal «TREND TOOL CONNECTION — designed to acceptallTrend 18V Li-ion batteries For further information on Trene's newTB1S cordless range, ee wwwrtrend-uk.com. ‘To be in with a chance of winning 1 of 2 Trend T815 18V cordless ‘184mm mitre saw kits (with 2 x SAh batteries & Fast Charger), visit ‘www.thewoodworkermag.com/category/win and follow the instructions given. This competition involves two-part entry, requiring you to sign up as a member of ‘our website and forum as well as answering the multiple choice question below QUESTION: What's the saw's mitre cut capacity? AyMBto-2* — Bi-2to47* CAT to-447? nce you have the answer, visit vvwithewoociworkermag.com/eategory/Wing Select the correct multiple choice answer, then follow instructions forthe second part of entry- visit our forum thread and tell us why you'd like to win this particular prize ‘Tae iners wile random drawn eral comec ene. Te closing date forthe ermpedon is 2 Api 2022. Only one ey per peso: multiple enies wie discarded Employees of MyTimeteca Ld and rend are not elgbeto enter this competton www thewoodworkermag.comfToolnut.. ie visit Www.toolnut.co.uK for the finest carving & hand tools.. ee iVVv9 = nal - a." hi ae \ B AML Our customers rate us 5 star Tae ellent, Promp! ervice. 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To download an aplication Anexhibitien 5 formand view the free 64-page e-book, vst programme fer > www weedemain.com/alanpetersaward2022, winning piecesis = The enty form can be found a the ight being planned ofthe page. Payment for entry can also be for ugust/ made securely va the website For Furth September information, contact ether Grup Editor Tegan lookout for © Foley tegan foley@mytimemedia.com) or LATESTNEWS —& organiser Jeremy Broun Yb@waedemain.com) April 2022 The Woccworher & Gocd Woodworking 47WOODWORKER'S ENCYCLOPAEDIA In this section of the directory, Peter Bishop takes us through the Ts and lots of bits and bobs, ending up with the only renewable resource we know (0k tambour reltop desk by Kemow Furniture 468 The Woccworker & Good Woodworking Apel 2022 Tambours [tambour i aflele top or door thats ‘made from strips of interlocking wood mouldings, which are fixed toa material backing. Tiss the sort of thing you'd find ona rol-top desk. The tambour stps shouldbe moulded in such away that they curve and not expose the backing. The backing can be made rom a sheet of, say, amas, strong calico or bein strips running at rightangles to the tambours, Tag Thisisasimple abbreviation fer boards that hhave been maulded with a tongue an ane edge joint adds strength and ‘exact alignment anda groove onthe other. Nothing fancy, Just simple oint Used for floor boards an, if you want to hide the nal, the joint can be staggered o thatthe flloting board covers the nal head. Secret nalingin other words. There's a few variations, however. PT & Gis the closest planed, tongued & grooved. You may also have PTE & Vjointed, where the face edges have a small'V moulded onto mask ary shrinkage, ee Tang If yu remove the ancl of a chisel or fle, youl find atang, which has been driven up inte e's the spike that hols the tool onto the handle, ‘Word 32mm vintage bevel-edge chisel www thewoodworkermag.comTangentiol sections are made perpendicular tothe ay (A) and tangent to the annual rings red cires) and face ofthe og ‘Tangentially cut This is what we might al plan’ or lat sawn ‘mater fram log. t's cut on the tangental as opposed tothe racial section, This stuff won't splay much igure’ whichis why it's called plain-sawn. The boards also have atendency tacup away from the heart side when drying Heaw bronze 15in tee hinge Tee hinges These are basicaly the same as strap hinges They/lnave one ong side that xed othe «oor face and abut hinge half on the other end Template You might make a'template’ sa that you can repeat pattern on, say, round egs turned on a lathe. Thisis any patter or profil you make, se and then keep for future reference. Tusked trough tenons used ona French granary Tenon, tenoner & tenon saw don't think well spend too much me describing atenon, do you? A 'tenoner'is a ‘mache that help cut yur tenons, probably alin one go. Single- and double-ended tenoners are avalable. Some wil alsa have scribing blocks so that you can wrap the shoulders round the ‘mouldings on acing pieces. The ‘tenon sau’ willbea fine-toothed back sav, which allows Yyouto cut and make good joints. There's lots of itferent shapes and sizes available, and i's always useful to have onein the workshop. ‘wuwthewoodworkermag.com h-tottinterternes argon TECHNICAL ee Egyption stocl with though tenons ~ crea 1991-14508 PAX handsaw with beech handle {rom Thomas Finn & Co ltd Topered tenon saw from Lie-Mesen Toolworks ‘Aslmpe tick fr measuring the stan on the blade isto damp acalipertoit Tensioning ‘There ae twa variations onthe use ofthis Word, but both are associated with a bandsaw, The fist is carried out by asaw doctor. The ribbons of stel tat arejoined upto make a blade will have in-built tensions within ther, Totension large bandsaw blade the saw dector willpasst theough some rllersuntl theyre happy twill untrue on the machine's pulleys I's a skilled jb, and ifnot done correctly the blade is lable to come of On sraller bandsaws, we abo tension the blades ance we've put ther cn the pulleys. Ths tensioning, or tightening you il lps to keep the bade in plac. The top or bottom pulley should also beable to cant - make the blade move tothe back, mide or front ofthe pulleys Canting and tensioning the blade correctly willkeep ton the machine. An incorrectly canted blade will soon work ts way ofthe pulleys just 852 loosely tensioned one il ‘Tension wood forms above the effected port of the ree, pling tup. thas chigh elles content, which mens thot the fibres wilt quite ecsly and the wead willbe moe dificult turn or work ‘When res if the wood takes ona wooly texture and tends ta produce a fuzzy surface, especially ‘when worked green Photograph courtesy of A Bodger's log’ — https: treewnight blogspot.com Tension wood Earl in this series, we talked about ‘compression wood’ found in canifer trees ~ softwoedls. Tension wood isthe opposite, and this isfoundin acetyledonsor ‘cots ~ hardwoods. Collectively these diferent types of wood structure are called ‘reaction wood! Tension woods created bythe tree reacting to some form of stressor pressure. Soifatreeis growing ina position in which it leans, maybe onthe side ofa hilloris driven one way bya prevaiing wind 1 lengthens cells when placed under this tension “The resultcan easily De seenif the trunkis cut ‘rough, Therellbea narrowing ofthe growth Fings on the sce the tension has been applet, When a tension woos log s conwerte, the planks Produced from i canbe problematic Theresa high tendency to cstor especially if only pat ofthe tension wood is presentin the piece, Termite damage in wood Termites ‘These itl citers arent so smal they're about the sizeof an ant and ean cause havoc when hungry. There’ ets of ciferent specs and we tend to see their damage on imported hardwoods from tropical countries. Untilate Inthe 20th century there werent any colanies Inthe UK, but some have been foundin the ‘Midlands and Devon. Keep an eye out fr fying ants then check online to see iftheyre termites. Texture Thisis one of the gross’ features of wood we might usetohelp with identification. Well classify each wood a5 coarse, medium or fine ‘textured depending on the sizeof the wood April 2022 The Wocdworker & Good Woodworking 68TECHNICAL) 1-2 of timber terms & jargon ‘elements, suchas pores, Quickly grown in hot climates. it’ lkely to be coarse textured wile stow grown stuff in colder climates will probably be fine. Thicknesser ‘Thisis ane of our powered planing machines. In this case itll be one that we pass tre wood ‘through, helped by apowered feed to plane ‘stuf to regular thicknesses, Oa its own ths 'sa'tthe fist choice of planer becauseit only hhasone function ~ ke a surfacer. I you have choices buy an‘over and under’ planer. These allow you t atten ene face - over the top — before passing it through - underneath - to finish the material toa desired thickness, Thickening up Ateehnique to fal the eye! Thisinvoles lung exira pieces tothe edge ofa thin board ‘to make appear thicker than itactualys. Thick & thin stuff Ife want tobe pedantic, thick’ stu, anything over 115ram thick ané thin stu 's anything under ths. Third-fix & snagging “Ths isfinshing ofthe ine detailin anew ould after decoration. The snagging refers to fing anything that's not rightor has gone wrong. Threshold & threshold strips [Ataresnolds the cll onan extemal door frame and a threshold strips a covering or meeting board in the mide af an internal doorway Various types of ea threshold tips Dip groove edge profile Throating A smal groove between two ajoning pieces tron the underside ofa cil- a drip groove ~ which helps to prevent water ingress. 50. The Woodworker & Good Woosworking Apel 2022 Cupping Prain Sawn on 7 Tangential ee ee ait Time a i a MF Sow ® a nse, Sewing through ond through is the most economical metho of timber conversion ‘Through & through sawn The easiest and mast economical way to convert alog into umber. There's lat of different ways to go aboutit but ths one wll provide the best yee, fnot the best quality, for log Tight knot ‘Thisisaknt thats fel fined allraund and nat ase in any wy. ‘Thunder shake ‘ross shake. This is one of the shakes that mayor may not have been caused by 2 natural Phenomenon! The theory is that a growing tree might have been struckby ightning at some point and this has severed the cells across the grain, tus creating thunder shake. The aterative view s that theyre caused when the tree trunk isharvested. Asif falls heavily onto the ground, ‘he shake create iter way, they pain if strengths required, Additionally, they stand out you stain anywhere near them, An intergrowm knots the base of ving branch within a tree, which is surounded by aha of ‘cular growth ngs. An intergrown knots also called "tight knot becouse t's tight bound to ‘the wood around it Tile battens ‘These are the battens, or laths i you wish = used on rofs ante which the tiles slates are then fixed ‘Thunder shake runs across the gain ond is ‘caused by shock ~ during fling fo example Tile pins An old-fashioned way of fixing tiles or sates to.raof using wooden pins rather than nal Not often seen but this practice was used In commercial chemical works where metal might have simply corroded away, Tie beam ‘Most lkely tobe found in buildings where oak brother hardwoods have been used to construct the roof. The Ue beam is te main timber that links the bottom ends ofthe splayed rafters together. Timber \What away to end this section The ealy naturally renewable resource we know. 98 [euros Part 38 sees us wellinto the Ts and here, Peter covers a couple of lengthy subjects wwwthewoodworkermag.com The te beam was introduced by Gothic carpenters