Here are some reference charts for most every thing you will be doing out in the shop…
Lumber and wood calculators…
BoardFtCalchart2.pdf (368.7 KB)
1 Like
this group is for hardware and fasteners… Part 1…
Fastener-Basics.pdf (929.8 KB)
screwchart.pdf (27.6 KB)
Standard Wood Screw Sizes and Predrilling Recommendations.pdf (78.7 KB)
3_Threaded_Inserts_0710.pdf (950.2 KB)
EZLOKBrochure_2014.pdf (1.8 MB)
1 Like
this group is for hardware and fasteners… Part 2…
TEK_Technical_Guide_.pdf (302.6 KB)
SCREW Type-Chart.pdf (383.9 KB)
¼” Screwdriver Bit Guide.pdf (224.5 KB)
1 Like
Some information here for what you may encounter drilling…
FORSTNER SPEED&SHARPENING.pdf (107.0 KB)
Drill_Press_Speed_Chart.pdf (529.8 KB)
speedchart.pdf (294.5 KB)
1 Like
more charts on speed for your tools and bits…
ROUTER SPEEDS-BURNING.pdf (212.1 KB)
Bosch 1617 Feeds+Speeds.pdf (324.8 KB)
FREUD BIT SPEED CHART.pdf (91.9 KB)
1 Like
here’s a ZIP file for staves…
open it and plug (and play) in your information and your computations will be done for you…
Andy’s Stave Bucket Calculator 2.0.zip (26.0 KB)
plan “B”&“C” to cutting your miters on staves…
no birdsmouth bit??? use your dado blade on your table saw…
the proud on the exterior circumference can either be left, trimmed down some or flushed w/ an LA hand plane or your RT using a sled…
you could vein the exterior joint seam for something different that will make an accent out of any minor flaws…
1 Like
here’s a link to a convert anything to something…
it’s an incredible collection of calculators and printable tables.
1 Like
just what is that steel that your tooling is made from…
this PDF has additional links to help you know your steels…
Woodworker’s Guide to Tool Steel and Heat Treating.pdf (71.2 KB)
1 Like
how much extension cord do you need…
no sense starving your tools…
EXTENSION CORD CAPCITIES.pdf (57.4 KB)
1 Like
Blades…
For the jigsaw…
JIGSAW BLADE GUIDE.pdf (957.9 KB)
For the table and miter saws…
SAW BLADES 101.pdf (280.4 KB)
Table Saw Blades.pdf (857.6 KB)
TOOTH CONFIGURATIONS.pdf (89.2 KB)
Scroll Saws…
ScrollChart.pdf (334.7 KB)
No_Fail_Blade_Chart_206122387.pdf (457.8 KB)
Band Saw…
Band Saw Blades…pdf (89.1 KB)
Recipe for Resawing.pdf (313.5 KB)
Blade Maintenance,
Cleaning Blades and Bits.pdf (194.9 KB)
Note…
When cleaning your blades DO NOT USE Simple Green… It breaks down the Brazing on the teeth… This is per the manufacturer…
I use Dawn Dish Detergent and a stiff nylon brush…