Creating A Sheet Of Wood

This elegant table is constructed from a single sheet of birch plywood.

Creating a sheet of wood.

To join 2 pieces of wood with an edge joint start by arranging the boards so the best looking sides will be visible in your finished project. Use measuring tape and a pencil to mark 4x8 sheet of 1 2 thick paint grade plywood to size then cut with chop saw. An experienced woodworker could build it in an. Woodworking brings together nature human and technology to produce long lasting pieces of function and art.

Then lay the boards across strips of thin scrap wood to make sure excess glue doesn t get on your work surface. Use a wood chisel if you want to carve straight lines. Rock the tool back and forth to make a 1 16 to 1 8 inch 1 6 to 3 2 millimeters deep cut. Brush away the wood slither then make the next cut to complete the v shape.

A great piece of woodworking begins with knowing how to choose the right type and piece of wood. Then following a step by step process helps you craft a successful piece every time. To make a table take a large sheet of birch plywood and add smaller pieces for the legs and support. Hold the tool at a 20 to 30 degree angle to your pencil mark.

You ll be able to cut all the pieces you need for this table at home. Cut primed 1x2 strips of mdf to size using chop saw mitering the corners to create a frame. Since plywood is basically a thin and flat sheet of wood it s only natural for it to make great tables and other easy diy woodworking pieces.