Keeping Long Boards Straight #woodworking #diy
Want to keep a board straight and flat without having to glue or attach it to a larger assembly? The solution is simply to rip the board in two and glue it back together. Of course, you have to carefully rearrange the ripped parts so their tendencies to warp or cup will be perfectly opposed to one another – Nick demonstrates just how to do this. This procedure also lets you reclaim badly warped lumber that would otherwise be unusable.
Nick also shows several useful jigs and fixtures in this short video. If you’re interested in knowing more about them, here’s where you can see the videos and where you can purchase the plans:
Assembly Table
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ujUF5skCzI
Plans: https://workshopcompanionstore.com/products/assembly-table-project-plans
Precision Saw Sled (with one adjustable fence)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThHQFVD00w4
Plans: https://workshopcompanionstore.com/products/precision-saw-sled-plans
Cutoff Saw Sled Plus (with two fixed fences)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NymFcUFDb0Q
Plans: https://workshopcompanionstore.com/products/double-sided-sled-project-plan
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I have zero use for this information, but you are very pleasant to listen to, so tell me more. 🙂
would bending them the opposite way make a greater hold on the boards?
Im not one for woodworking but this absolute gentleman is a pure joy every time he crosses my page, absolutely love what you’re doing, thank you for the interesting information!
amazing!
Woah, I didn’t know this was an actual technique. I did this yesterday because I was feeling lazy. I thought it was a fluke that it all straightened out.
The last 4 shorts i have watched have all been this or close to this good of an informational video. I want to be an engineer so rn i feel very proud of myself for have a feed full of Gale Banks and physicsduck and not a single idiot dancing.
Thumbs up is not enough for how wonderful this man and his videos are.
is this a good idea for bookshelves?
This is fascinating. This triggers me slightly because I live in leased housing, and the cabinets’ shelves are curved and warp. I tend to counteract by constantly moving the items stored to vary the weight, but it drives me nuts.
I want to know everything he knows
They make this, it’s called plywood. (Just joking, informative channel 👍)
Brilliant channel. Perfect scripting, filming, editing, delivery, and dog. In absolute awe.
My mood improves markedly just watching you explain something you enjoy explaining very very much.
Honestly i just make shop tools out of plywood so they dont warp.
Wait, are Kansas roads straight?
:O
If only two wrongs could make a right when it comes to people……😂😅
You are so smart sir and whoever taught you these things as you teach all of us on the internet that person was a stud
That tears it I’m subscribing
Brother youre a gem
So very SMART. The trades have as many geniuses as the professions.
Absolutely mind-blowing—what a simple, elegant solution to what could potentially be a real doozy of a problem otherwise.
just get some teak
Does it matter how you position the two pieces before you put them together? Should they be face to face or stacked? What about flipping them top to bottom?
That last one, you’ve made 30 years ago, isn’t glued together at that same orientation.
Awesome tip for beginners… Sometimes even I have learned something new or got something I have forgotten. Love this channel 🤘😎👍
Can we get some dowels through there though please?
Oooh I actually knew this one, from guitars! A lot of guitar necks are made from multiple pieces and glued in a way that their grains are going the opposite way. These necks are much more resistant to warping or bending
You’re the only guy I’ve seen that uses natural woods rather than MDF for fences. Is there a reason or is it just preference?
Love this guy, I’ve gotten so many useful tips I’m using day to day. My brother was a super carpenter who passed 11 years ago so I’m having to learn and relearn on my own. Super helpful.
Damn that’s clever
I’d love to have you as an uncle or a grandfather.
That’s an odd comment, sure, but you give off very good vibes.
I had to leave school for personal issues with a group of people, and had to give up my woodworking class, so watching these videos is a great substitute!
Is this better than using plywood or mdf?
I wish I had the money and space to do woodworking because this is making me want to
Roads in Kansas: S
"Still just as straight as the roads in Kansas" I love that XD
I really enjoyed this, and your knowledge sir.
You’re so fun and encouraging, I’m so grateful.
Hey I should probably pay attention
Well-spoken, concise, informative, and accessible to deaf/HOH people. Please keep doing what you are doing, thank you.
He just looks like a wood mad scientist and I LOVE IT
The best wood worker on the internet 🦾
Thank you for helping me get it. You keep giving me the "Aha" moments and it is really nice. I could watch this all day long 😅
Jesus just thought it was matt lucas from little Britain.!!!😂😂😂😂
I’m not planning on taking up woodworking, but I could listen to this guy for hours 😊
As a Kansan, I am rather upset that he’s right
You can NEVER go wrong with a good homemade jig because it saves a crap-ton of money, in the long-run!
Definitely need a stable and consistent support system to prevent warping ❤
Ah, those space-time planks need keeping in our dimension.
Had husband buy many tools that are rarely used (he’s a book/comp geek type). Just wish I lived near someone half as knowledgeable about wood, tools, jigs, etc, to teach me how to put all them to good use. I love any type of wood work I can accomplish, and even those which didn’t turn out completely correct. 🤭 Just afraid of some of the tools, because they are /can be dangerous, if one doesn’t know what they’re doing.
Much obliged for all the tip vids!