With most consumers shifting towards technology, wood might sound like a traditional option whose construction has been overtaken by the modern techniques used for making other materials. Wood is nonetheless still one of the leading materials for furniture and construction works. Technology has not been left behind in wood construction. If you are stuck in the techniques of yesteryears, your furniture and construction might not get a ready market. One area that has benefited from technology in woodworking is the joining of your pieces to make your desired design.
Expanding wood glue in the UK was the only choice for woodworkers for binding wood in the past. This is an extremely strong and versatile product that generates permanent bonds and expands to fill the gaps in wooden pieces. It can, therefore, be used for fusing dissimilar surfaces in interior and exterior applications. Though it is still useful, there are now different power tools that can also be used for joining wood pieces. Here are the essential ones that will transform your products and ease your work.
Biscuit Jointers
These use small circular blades that will cut holes into the materials that should be joined. You will then place an oval-shaped biscuit into the resulting holes before applying glue and clamping the pieces to get a secure bond. Domino jointers closely resemble biscuit jointers but use domino-shaped biscuits rather than oval-shaped ones. They generally generate stronger and more accurate joints compared to biscuit jointers.
Pocket Hole Jigs
In pocket hole joinery, you will drill a hole into your workpiece at an angle, thus creating a pocket hole. The workpieces will then be brought together before a screw is driven through the pocket hole and into the other workpiece. Pocket hole jigs will guarantee fast bonds even without precise measurements. The use of glue in pocket hole joinery is optional. Dowel jigs operate under the same principle as pocket hole jigs but require precise measurements. They are thus often used by industrial furniture manufacturers.
Joining Guns
The three guns used for joining in woodworking include heat, glue and nail guns. Glue guns are used for the accurate and consistent application of hot-melt glue to your workpieces. Heat guns will blast super-heated air onto your workpieces. They are often used for stripping paint and melting plastics but can also suffice for particular types of joinery. Nail guns will use electricity or compressed air to drive nails into your workpieces at high speed.
Picture Framing Kits
These are simple power tools generally used for the construction of picture frames. They are used for jointing frames and cutting or clamping them to keep them still before the glue used to bind them dries. Though designed for DIYers, they will also prove useful in your woodworking for making simple joints.
The above power tools will make a significant difference in the appearance and durability of your furniture and construction. Most come with several accessories for versatility. While the purchase of the accessories and power tools seems like a foolproof venture, you should ensure you only deal with genuine suppliers. Settling for the cheapest one might see you end up with dangerous and inefficient power tools and accessories.
