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        DIY Tools & Techniques

        Advanced Woodshop Techniques

        Episode DIT-321

        On this episode of DIY Tools & Techniques, advance woodshop techniques are the feature of the day! First, host David Thiel installs a plywood crosscut jig on a table saw. David Thiel and Jane Burke, creator of the video "The Art of Marquetry," discuss the tools used to create beautiful marquetry pieces. David shows you a technique for making quartersawn lumber on the table saw. And, David shows you a cool way to cut miters using a miter saw with a digital readout.

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        How to Create a Marquetry Piece
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        In marquetry, designs are created from different species of wood veneer to cover an entire surface. Learn marquetry techniques and how to make a beautiful piece with these step-by-step instructions.

        Time:
        Under Half Day
        Cost:
        $1 - $50
        Difficulty:
        Easy to Moderate
        How to Make Quartersawn Lumber on a Table Saw
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        Quartersawn wood is more stable lumber than plain sawn, and you can cut quartersawn wood out of scraps of plain sawn wood you already have in the shop.

        Time:
        Under Half Day
        Cost:
        $1 - $50
        Difficulty:
        Moderate
        Using a Crosscut Jig

        A table saw doesn't offer enough table space to support large sheets of plywood during a cut. Check out these tips for adding a crosscut table in order to cut large pieces of plywood.

        Digital Miter Saw Tips

        Host David Thiel shares tips for making digitally-assisted miter cuts efficiently.

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