HOW TO BEND 3/4” PLYWOOD
James Hamilton James Hamilton

HOW TO BEND 3/4” PLYWOOD

In this post, I’ll share the lessons we learned along the way, including how to bend plywood, edge band around a curve, and a few other skills you might want to apply to a future project of your own.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT MDF WILL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE!
James Hamilton James Hamilton

THE TRUTH ABOUT MDF WILL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE!

Don’t get me wrong, I love beautifully figured, natural wood. I use solid wood in most of my projects. But if you set aside your preconceived notions about manufactured materials, you will find that there is a time and place for MDF, even in fine furniture making.

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FRENCH CLEATS - ARE THEY WORTH THE HYPE?
James Hamilton James Hamilton

FRENCH CLEATS - ARE THEY WORTH THE HYPE?

These days french cleats have become pretty popular among various YouTubers and in the overall maker movement. But mostly in the context of cleat walls. This is a big thing online. Folks put rows of wood strips all over their walls and make all sorts of handy tool holders that may be hung and arranged wherever they like.

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