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How To Stabilise Wood with Cactus Juice
How to Stabilise Wood with Cactus Juice Resin is the topic of this video. I'll talk you through what equipment you need, how to carry out the process, as well as what result to expect at the end.
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When carrying out this process, do not leave ovens and pumps unattended at any time. I do not take any responsibility for any damage of injury caused as a result of attempting this process. Always follow the guidance provided by the suppliers instructions and safety data sheets.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:29 What is stabilised wood?
01:43 How to Dry Wood for Stabilising
04:31 How To Measure Moisture Content
06:23 Testing Weight
08:23 Cooling Blanks After Drying
09:30 How Much Water is in Wood?
11:00 How To Use Cactus Juice Products
14:54 Creating a Vacuum
18:33 Repressurising Wood
21:10 Soaking Blanks
21:55 Curing Stabilising Resin
24:55 Testing Weight Increase
26:39 Turning
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I come from 5 years tuition at Rycotewood Furniture Centre with a further 1 year working as an Artist in Residence at the Sylva Foundation, which is where I began growing my business. I then returned to Rycotewood to teach Evening Classes for 2 Years, while also teaching City and Guilds Furniture Making for 3 years. They were some long 12 hour days!
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How to Sand and Finish a Table | Shaker Table #14
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In this video, I'll be showing my approach to sanding and finishing the shaker table by removing all it's defects and imperfections while also maintaining the overall crispness of the edges. Non Abrasive Pads (Great for applying Hardwax Oil) mattestlea.com/non-abrasive-pads Osmo Hardwax Oil mattestlea.com/osmo Want to make this project yourself? Purchase our pre-machined project packs here: mat...
How to Lip and Inlay a Veneered Top | Shaker Table #13
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In this video, I’ll show you how to lip and inlay a veneered top to both provide a durable edge to a fragile surface, and give us an opportunity to add edge details such as chamfers without risk of exposing the MDF core. Tools Used: Crucible Bevel mattestlea.com/crucible-sliding-bevel Parallel Jaw Clamps mattestlea.com/axminster-standard-duty-clamps Marking Gauge mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-ma...
How To Veneer a 4-Way Bookmatch | Shaker Table #12
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Veneering a 4 way bookmatch is no straightforward task, and so in this video I’ll be showing you all the methods and principles required to make this a success. This is merely an introduction into veneering, so please be sure to grab the book recommended below if you’d like to learn more specialist and advanced techniques. Advanced Veneering - Scott Grove mattestlea.com/advanced-veneering-book ...
Fitting a Dovetailed Drawer | Shaker Table #11
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Fitting a dovetail drawer is the focus of this video where I’ll be showing you how to flush the joints as well as diagnose any potential tight spots when refining the faces and edges of each component. Low Angle Jack Plane: (Great for dealing with highly figured woods) mattestlea.com/veritas-low-angle-jack-plane More affordable Low Angle Jack Plane mattestlea.com/low-angle-jack-plane Learn how ...
How To Make a Dovetailed Drawer | Shaker Table #10
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Knowing how to make a dovetailed drawer is one of the hallmarks of expertise in furniture making, and in this video I’ll be showing you exactly how it’s done. We’ll be covering joint layout, cutting, transferring and fitting, as well as gluing and making a solid wood base. Tools Used: Marking Knife mattestlea.com/markingknife My Dovetail Saw mattestlea.com/bad-axe-dovetail-saw Japanese Saw (Gre...
Sizing Drawer Components | Shaker Table Project #9
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In this video, I'll show you how to size the drawer components in preparation for constructing and fitting a traditionally made dovetail drawer. Methods of which will be covered in the upcoming episodes. Tools Used: Marking Knife mattestlea.com/markingknife Marking Gauge mattestlea.com/veritas-wheel-marking-gauge Bandsaw mattestlea.com/axminster-AT3327B-trade-bandsaw Shooting Plane mattestlea.c...
Assembling the Shaker Table | Shaker Table Project #8
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Assembling the shaker table is the goal for this video where I'll be talking you through the process of pre-sanding and finishing internal faces as well as how to mitigate twist in the final glue up. Tools Used / Recommended Lie Nielsen 5 1/2 Plane Low Tack Tape (Highly Recommended) mattestlea.com/tesa-low-tack-masking-tape Blue Tape mattestlea.com/blue-scotch-tape Double Sided Tape mattestlea....
Making Drawer Runners | Shaker Table Project #7
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Making Drawer Runners | Shaker Table Project #7
Tapering Legs by Hand | Shaker Table Project #6
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Tapering Legs by Hand | Shaker Table Project #6
Cutting a Lapped Dovetail | Shaker Table Project #5
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Cutting a Lapped Dovetail | Shaker Table Project #5
Stub Mortice and Tenon | Shaker Table Project #4
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Stub Mortice and Tenon | Shaker Table Project #4
How To Cut Tenons | Shaker Table Project #3
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How To Cut Tenons | Shaker Table Project #3
How To Chop Mortices | Shaker Table Project #2
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How To Chop Mortices | Shaker Table Project #2
Orienting and Marking Components | Shaker Table Project #1
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Orienting and Marking Components | Shaker Table Project #1
How To Make a Shaker Table | Project Introduction
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How To Make a Shaker Table | Project Introduction
How To Sand The Box | The Toolbox Project #15
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How To Sand The Box | The Toolbox Project #15
Creating a Piston Fit Tray | The Toolbox Project #14
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Creating a Piston Fit Tray | The Toolbox Project #14
How To Install a Lock | The Toolbox Project #13
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How To Install a Lock | The Toolbox Project #13
How To Hinge a Lid | The Toolbox Project #12
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How To Hinge a Lid | The Toolbox Project #12
Cutting Off The Lid | The Toolbox Project #11
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Cutting Off The Lid | The Toolbox Project #11
Gluing The Toolbox | The Toolbox Project #10
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Gluing The Toolbox | The Toolbox Project #10
Pre-Finishing | The Toolbox Project #9
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Pre-Finishing | The Toolbox Project #9
Chiselling Mitred Dovetails | The Toolbox Project #8
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Chiselling Mitred Dovetails | The Toolbox Project #8
Making Tongue and Grooves | The Toolbox Project #7
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Making Tongue and Grooves | The Toolbox Project #7
Making The Solid Wood Lid | The Toolbox Project #6
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Making The Solid Wood Lid | The Toolbox Project #6
Cutting Grooves in Panels | The Toolbox Project #5
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Cutting Grooves in Panels | The Toolbox Project #5
Clearing Dovetail Sockets | The Toolbox Project #4
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Clearing Dovetail Sockets | The Toolbox Project #4
How To Cut Dovetail Joints | The Toolbox Project #3
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How To Cut Dovetail Joints | The Toolbox Project #3
How To Layout Mitred Dovetails | The Toolbox Project #2
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How To Layout Mitred Dovetails | The Toolbox Project #2

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @TheSMEAC
    @TheSMEAC 19 днів тому

    I’ve never seen anyone describe how to accomplish using a ‘floating joint’ of sorts like you did here on the drawer rail. Thank you and it made perfect sense right away. As students, we ‘get’ the wood moving and cross grain construction bit just fine; hell, it’s intuitive. But your demonstration of a solution here was crystal clear immediately. The ‘solution’ is where the disconnect is with those of us not rightly trained or experienced comes in. I think the concept of providing space for movement using strategic glue, providing oblong space for fasteners, and ideas like pegging just one end or just the center (like breadboards for instance) are simple for us to grasp. But I really like this solution here and how you described it. In my head, the concept here on this is a floating end that remains captured in the joint. So examples couple use this saddle, a half lap, or sliding dovetail I guess. Thank you Matt. In this case, I had an ah-ha moment that think may have finally tripped the dominoes in my head regarding build cross grain elements and I can better deal with them on my own. Think of all the failed pieces of furniture out ancestors had to go through to learn this; that we might avoid this. I imagine in ship building, that this was an art as much as anything anyone could call a science.

  • @EuphoricLabyrinth
    @EuphoricLabyrinth 27 днів тому

    Oo so excited to have found this channel, just came from the Mallet video. Idk why, but I love mallets for some reason. And his is probably one of the nicest I’ve seen. Loved it! Too expensive for me, but that’s okay-it was entertaining to watch.

  • @dexdotpdx
    @dexdotpdx 27 днів тому

    You could always put the oven on a scale and zero it while empty, then you should be able to monitor as the wood dries

  • @lukabwenickson
    @lukabwenickson 28 днів тому

    Thanks, I have been help

  • @searayser
    @searayser 28 днів тому

    Wow! What a choice day: Not only do I stumble upon an intriguing and unknown wood-prep technique; but I then have it eloquently explained and clearly demonstrated! This is a pretty rare event! What a fascinating process... I think Matt is a skilled presenter and experienced teacher: It's not easy to set a good pace AND maintain a consistent level of info... kudos to the editor too. House of Resin is lucky to have you, lol - and I am now a Subscriber! Chur

  • @jlm3105
    @jlm3105 Місяць тому

    Thank you, I always pick up great tips, like the way you use the pinching sticks with the line on them is very helpful. Also intrigued about the lemon oil finish for the inside of drawers. I try not to use anything that is going to smell for a long time, like linseed, danish or tung oils. But to smell like lemon, that would be nice. Better than the shellac I usually use which has very low odor once dried, So again, thank you for these ideas!

  • @ForeverFall
    @ForeverFall Місяць тому

    Just learned that a British guy doing an American impression sounds like an Irishman.

  • @sporttowy
    @sporttowy Місяць тому

    polski kanal łysywoodwork polecil ten kanal. podobno warto dac suba

  • @nicetryfbi357
    @nicetryfbi357 Місяць тому

    You're a damn national treasure of knowledge Matt

  • @DomeGP
    @DomeGP Місяць тому

    Issue i currently have on (or better after) that step is that i probably overtightened the clamps and all 4 of my Sides are now slightly bowed inwards 😅. So don't overdo clamping pressure with such thin stock (mine was even down to 9 mill instead of 10 after having to take out a bow in the raw parts). Still hoping the wood might relax back a bit so I am giving it time to ”breath” right now before adding the lid or bottom (some of it might however be fixed by the angle the joints are glued in now). If it doesn't I might just add an impromptu internal divider that at least pushes the long parts out to hopefully mostly straight again.

  • @Rod-ec7fk
    @Rod-ec7fk Місяць тому

    Matt, your series has been full of amazing and skillful techniques supported by excellent explanation of procedures. I particularly enjoyed the chiropractic movement to correct the alignment of the legs! You are a gifted man!

  • @Rod-ec7fk
    @Rod-ec7fk Місяць тому

    Matt, your series has been full of amazing and skillful techniques, backed u

  • @nicosgeo
    @nicosgeo 2 місяці тому

    Q. Did you ever tried long set liquid glass? Although its viscous, its penetration and surface tension properties look very promising. Remember, the scale reads +/- 1g.

  • @raymondojones3830
    @raymondojones3830 2 місяці тому

    Those locks are now £22 quid.

  • @jimparker871
    @jimparker871 2 місяці тому

    Nice video with lots of good tips and ideas. One thing I picked up from a different video: When you want to move something (or rotate it) along a specific axis, click the command (more, rotate, etc.) then click the appropriate arrow key on your keyboard to select the axis. Right arrow for red (R=R), Up arrow for vertical (blue) axis, and Left arrow for Green axis. That locks your move (or rotate, or whatever) to that axis until you complete it. It takes a few tries to start feeling "natural" but once it does, it is WAY faster (and more "deterministic") than the trial-and-error method used in the video.

  • @davidfairman5461
    @davidfairman5461 2 місяці тому

    You should have glued your edges on first.

  • @davidfairman5461
    @davidfairman5461 2 місяці тому

    What happened to your idiots triangle

  • @BriantreVino5
    @BriantreVino5 3 місяці тому

    I'm honestly shocked on the amount of measurements needed. I love the systematic process! Great video. I'll definitely be subscribing. Thanks for making great content and easy to understand. I really appreciate it!

  • @NorthernGateway72
    @NorthernGateway72 3 місяці тому

    Great series!

  • @lovelylisyloo
    @lovelylisyloo 3 місяці тому

    The marking gauge you're using looks really good. I've looked at your tools list and the one you’ve recommended looks like it only has one blade but the one you're using in the video has two. Am I missing something? Are they the same one?

  • @BlackOWLfly
    @BlackOWLfly 3 місяці тому

    Before veneer tape was invented, hide glue was the trick for all the veneering work (and also most woodworking)

  • @dale1956ties
    @dale1956ties 4 місяці тому

    12K guys took advantage of this free lesson and couldn't muster the energy to click the like. Shame on y'all

  • @cdnbean
    @cdnbean 4 місяці тому

    By far the best online woodworking instrutional series -= full of detail and explanation as to why things are done certain ways - really helps build good habits!

  • @johndeopaduaART
    @johndeopaduaART 4 місяці тому

    What happened if you stabilize a wood that has water in it?

  • @georgegriffiths2235
    @georgegriffiths2235 4 місяці тому

    The raised panel bevel disguises the expansion gap top and sides 😊

  • @karlbr2143
    @karlbr2143 4 місяці тому

    Cheers for the video pal, I I’m a joiner buy haven’t fitted on of these before & it’s at Ripon cathedral so no pressure !

  • @arnaldoab27
    @arnaldoab27 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Matt you are a really good teacher. One question: I thought that when you hand plane the finish is much finer, beautiful and smoother than with sanding ( I am a beginner and might be wrong). Why do you sand after hand planing? I am following this whole course. Thank you

  • @henkg5143
    @henkg5143 4 місяці тому

    You just provided a solution for every single issue I've encountered in building and gluing dovetails. Wish I'd seen this video sooner. Very well explained and executed. Thank you so much. Well done!

  • @nperson
    @nperson 5 місяців тому

    I would think using guide lines in this example would be a better approach

  • @amac333
    @amac333 5 місяців тому

    I enjoyed the problem solving section of this video the most, really cool to see your entire process. Thanks for sharing.

  • @colinnewell1930
    @colinnewell1930 5 місяців тому

    Why not sand rather than plane?

  • @vasilisvlassis4852
    @vasilisvlassis4852 5 місяців тому

    Where can I bought this locker??

  • @justin-tv3pc
    @justin-tv3pc 5 місяців тому

    cool series. I bought the plans. all hand tools. the veritas dovetail marker they sell now is different. Have you had any problems shipping the pre-machined packs to the states? wood moving and such.

  • @steveamison5680
    @steveamison5680 5 місяців тому

    Hi Matt is there any particular drill bits you recommend? I have tried Fisch and Colt and they both seem to cause breakout.

  • @classicart7084
    @classicart7084 5 місяців тому

    One of the best joiners out here ! Thank you for shearing such important informations. I definitely a fan of your work!

  • @stoiulicu
    @stoiulicu 5 місяців тому

    How much space should we leave between the drawer and the leg of the table?

  • @brendo1000
    @brendo1000 6 місяців тому

    2:14 just me or is that a funny place for the B?

  • @MatthewMcMillan-lx2he
    @MatthewMcMillan-lx2he 6 місяців тому

    Is just gluing them up, or using dowels to fasten the drawer runners a legitimate option?

  • @brendo1000
    @brendo1000 6 місяців тому

    Up to this part today - nervous!

  • @tonyioancy
    @tonyioancy 6 місяців тому

    Is it possible to calculate areas in sketchup?

  • @nickmastro9287
    @nickmastro9287 6 місяців тому

    This was a great project to watch. Can’t wait until Spring to go in the garage and start building. I’ll certainly have to watch the videos again but I’m sure I’ll pick up even more tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @nickmastro9287
    @nickmastro9287 6 місяців тому

    You have provided several useful tips in video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @nickmastro9287
    @nickmastro9287 6 місяців тому

    Very good instructional video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the close up photography is excellent!

  • @THCMusicBlog
    @THCMusicBlog 6 місяців тому

    0:09 what tolerance is that?

  • @askoscarc6732
    @askoscarc6732 6 місяців тому

    Hello. Is their any room here for a beginner? I have a circular saw, a router and a jig saw. Also, hands. Do they help? Honestly. My only dream hear is to learn enough to build some really nice kitchen cabinets Myself. Thanks for the video's and your representation. Your doing great.

  • @MrMemusashi
    @MrMemusashi 6 місяців тому

    I learned something again. The mushrooming of the gap in the dove tail was brilliant. I could have used that last week on a through wedged tenon. Thanks! On the lid after you separate the lid from the box. I find it best to plan flat than use a large sanding plate to mate the two surfaces.

  • @MrMemusashi
    @MrMemusashi 6 місяців тому

    I really learned something helpful in this video. The misalignment of the hing and how to fix was really good.

  • @Wielebny33
    @Wielebny33 6 місяців тому

  • @MrMemusashi
    @MrMemusashi 6 місяців тому

    Why do you sand before finishing? I thought plane was best?

  • @johnbarney5787
    @johnbarney5787 6 місяців тому

    I absolutely love your method of checking moister content! So simple, it's genius! First time anyone has said that in the 100 videos I've watched! New subscriber for sure!