A genius trick no one shows

Follow this incredibly simple tip to ensure you get flat panels every time moving forward. This is such a simple trick and great way to visualize what over tightening clamps does to your work.
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[@marchebert9813]

This is, by far, the best video on panel glue ups on youtube. Thank you.

[@ThePonderingWoodworker]

I watch a lot of videos and I've seen this matter discussed dozens of times, even a few visual representations. This was the best, and showed the proper way to correct it too.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@bobhally2951]

Wow! I have certainly been guilty of "Cranking, and Cranking" the clamps until my arms hurt. You just blew my mind Jason. I feel like i just turned the corner on my woodworking skill set. Thank you for sharing this information.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad to help

[@jagjitsinghkainth]

me too

[@tpaulsmith7194]

I feel like I attended a master class with all your presentations. Thank you.

[@eddierobbertse8957]

This video gives me a ton of confidence for my next large glue-up. Thank you!

[@ChimeraActual]

I like it. Back in the 70's and 80's [yes, yes, codger comments coming...] I made NACA section wooden daggerboards, keels, and rudders for racing sailboats from 1' x 3' x 1 to 12' x 4' x 4", as well as laminating other boat bits. They had to resist warping, cupping, or other changes in shape over time, so they had to be laminated. Here's how I did it: Choose the widest, straightest, minimal figured, minimal runout boards, quartersawn if available, but there are workarounds for flatsawn. Joint and Thickness plane to uniform size. Match the full planks for grain runout and position, and mark the ends with a code like this: starting at 3/4", every ~1 1/2" with a number and an arrow pointing up. Rip them down to 1 1/2" or thereabouts, depending on efficient use of plank width. Lay them out in numerical order with the arrows alternating up and down by rolling over every other piece 180 degrees That cancels out the internal forces. Cut spline slots with a router and flycutter bit that cuts a 1/2" deep slot, and cut the length of the piece, half deep climbing cut followed by a full cut the other way, cheaper and faster than biscuits or dominos. Make splines of similar wood, high runout a bonus, or endgrain if you have the time. Glue up as Bent does, he just taught me something. Of course I used epoxy, you use what you like. If it's a foil you're making, then markup and shape to section. Mine never warped

[@hustletradinginvesting8453]

You are awesome. I made that overclamp mistake and saw it cup and freaked out. I used 1/2 dowels on 2x4 table top about 70 dowels over 2 weeks a few at a time. It was exhausting. Thanks so much for your clear explanation.

[@M_M0109]

This may be the best woodworking video I've seen in a long time. I've struggled with flat panel glue ups and it was likely caused by overtightening. Thank you for this masterfully explained process. You just gained a subscriber.

[@kencoleman7762]

Another very useful and straightforward video. Thanks.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bossanovawoodworks]

Man this would have saved me so much sanding time in the past. Thank you for this, Jason!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@michaelbauer7023]

Well done. Something that most of us "know", but you laid it out in a way that is difficult to ignore in the future. This approach eliminates the need for cauls 75% of the time. Thank you for illustrating this in a simple way!

[@MA-P1978]

Great tips for us part time wood woodworkers. As well, good reminders about saving cleanup under your glue up and the clamps, Well done.

[@SteelBladeWoodworks]

Excellent information, loved the straight edge portion!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelroberts2863]

Perfect video - thank you... I can't wait to try all of this out on my next panel glue up, particularly the genius trick! And how have only 2% of views liked this video?? How could you watch this and not like it??!

[@davidsavage2650]

This is an excellent video to explain how to do this. This is exactly what I do and I have had the hardest time explaining this to people who have worked for me through the years. Well done! Thank you and keep it up.

[@vincenzopatti5834]

it's fantastic... I respect you Bent

[@margueritewhite3038]

So well explained!! I am definitely an overtightener! not anymore :)

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johncallender6677]

The straight edge idea is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@michaeljohn7398]

Nicely done. Logical, clean and neat.

[@BroRiv]

Excellent! Thanks for the tutorial! Makes sense.

[@tomfull6637]

Thx. You just spared me the job in the future of additional clamping vertically!

[@nickdarbenzio1681]

Thank you for this! Excellent

[@boomvader]

Super helpful, Jason. I am in the middle of building 2 desks for each of my sons and the first turned out not so flat. Will incorporate these tips on the next one! Thanks!

[@macd1154]

Fantastic video! I tend to always over tighten, and have to spend way too long trying to sand it flat! Thank you very much

[@johnprentice1527]

Thank you for a really clear demonstration of how clamping pressure helps determine perfect flatness in a glue-up.

[@mattwelsh6837]

Holy hell, I just made this exact mistake on a woodworking project! This is one of the most useful tips I've seen online!

[@Greg-fs8np]

Excellent tip! Thank you. So true, the instinctual reaction is to try and "tighten" your way out of this problem.

[@KEVINNAIRN-ye9bk]

Absolutely brilliant video. great instruction.

[@charlesworks6572]

Wow! This is really helpful. Thank you so much!

[@Breal191]

Thank you! I found this very helpful.

[@leroymellix5647]

Thank you Sir, your comments and the cadence of your delivery are spot on. There was a time when we had to build a clamp rack for a glue up and close the joints flatten the work with the wedges in the rack system. You hit the method of operation right on. Love the wood grain!

[@danalaniz7314]

Very good. Clear and helpful.

[@jeffklein602]

Clear and useful. Thanks!

[@chriscflint]

I have done woodwork for about 55 years and this is one of the best advice videos and lessons I have learned, thank you.

[@bentswoodworking]

Wow, thanks!

[@darrelschultz3331]

I second that. Superb presentation and a great technique!

[@bryancaviness8788]

Dude, super helpful and so simple. Thank you. This will make me better.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it helped!

[@user-yj9vz1rm7s]

OUTSTANDING video, thank you !!!

[@harrydavis6903]

GREAT TIP!!! Thank you.

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Thank you so much.

[@tedrzz]

Thanks Jason! I used this technique yesterday during a glue-up and was surprised how cupped my panel was when I initially put the straight edge down. Saved me lots of sanding! Thanks again.

[@BrenQ99]

This was really helpful for me. Thank you!

[@GustavoNunez65]

Great video, simple and well explained, you've earned a subscription. Thank you

[@lawrencenoctor2703]

This technique was very old when I trained 55 years ago. It is a good method but hardly qualifies as genius though many handymen on utube seem consider themselves so. Thank you.

[@SandyMasquith]

Wow!!! Finally! Thank you so much. I am definitely guilty of over-tightening the clamps on my panel glue-ups. Now I understand why I have had so much trouble getting flat panels. Definitely learned something here. Hopefully my next dining room table will be easier to get to flat after glue-up. :)

[@skippylippy547]

I learned something new here. Thank you! Excellent presentation.

[@Uswesi1527]

Very important knowledge. Thanks

[@KRColson]

Great advise! Thanks so much for this.

[@EugeneSmit]

Thanks for this lesson GREAT

[@ednealis1759]

Thank you very much.

[@mikeknoll1130]

I have never watched a video about overtightening clamps before, and I did have the question in my mind how tight is to tight. Thank you.

[@bentswoodworking]

Very welcome!

[@fredburban8219]

Nice trick, thank you

[@peterbaker8677]

Thanks for the great video Jason! I struggle with flat panels so much!

[@bentswoodworking]

Happy to help!

[@sekos44]

Thank you!

[@user-el3kv1gv9l]

Great video, very helpful and well explained.

[@penguinbrand]

Great tip, thanks!

[@vinceb9310]

Great Tips, Thanks

[@Mike-wc1ns]

Great vid! Thanks for the tip!

[@conchitacarmelita]

Wow! A fantastic observation (and uniquely new technique!).

[@GlueTubber]

One of those tips that, when you see it, you say "DUH! Why didn't I think of that?" Nice!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad you found it helpful

[@KyleBruns]

That was the best example of why you should not over tighten clamps that I have seen thus far. Thank you!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justcruisin109]

Great tip - thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@gavinfeargrieve4874]

A master class in an essential wood working skill- flat panel glue ups! Great video. As I watched your video I was remembering the evolution of this glue up process in our own shop. Currently, we do it exactly as shown - in every detail. But, we have had employees that swore by using cauls and cranking the clamps to the breaking point. In fact, one fella did successfully prove his strength by breaking a pipe clamp! We had to wonder if there was any glue left in the joint!

[@user-ce7on9ts9t]

très bonnes infos , à retenir pour les prochains collages.

[@Deafgirlsgonewild]

I have never had someone explain this in such detail and so easy to understand. Thank you so much. I believe I have been tightening all my clamps wayyy too much after seeing this

[@joeyleerobbins]

EPIC! What an awesome video! Thank you for these tips...just blew my mind! Hey I just wanted to say thank for your service to our country! I am Air Force veteran and would like to say hello from Crossville, TN! If you are ever down my way look me up I'll take ya out for supper! God bless you and your family!

[@bentswoodworking]

Thank you as well 👊🏼

[@SamWanamaker1]

One very important thing I would make sure people do with this method, is not just pay attention to the straightedge going flat, but also that you still have the seams together, and not opening the clamp so far that the seams are coming apart.

[@timewer4150]

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[@robinfulton9057]

Great trick, thanks for sharing.

[@mitchellbell713]

Excellent tip!

[@darrylbrown574]

Thank you for making the effort to be so thorough in teaching great woodworking techniques. This video is so helpful, as I've experienced all the hurdles that you have shown us how to avoid. Best to you, my friend!

[@amilafernando6797]

Thank you

[@warrenwerks]

Really great tip! I’ll be doing this from now on

[@thomascristaldi9303]

Thank you. Learned something

[@oxcart19]

Wow! This is so simple! I know I over-tighten the clamps. This will be very helpful.

[@alanstepanek6837]

Very cool tip. Thanks!

[@monteglover4133]

Thank You for this video. I did not know this.

[@taylormedia1000]

Great way to ensure you're flat and clamped as you should be. This idea goes into my toolbox; thank you.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad to help

[@coffeetop1131]

Excellent! I've been an aggressive amateur woodworker, but this problem has always haunted me. Thanks, and subscribed!

[@user-dj3kc4ln7v]

Tank you . I had this problem before .👍

[@pattyanndoyle502]

Thank you great technique ❤❤❤❤

[@terrychristian672]

Wow! Thank you. Brilliant. I learned a lot there.

[@JawellNofine]

Thanks for a very informative video. I learned a lot here.

[@reallywontsufferfools1620]

good knowledge, and great video so clear , thks

[@chrisb282]

Thanks! I wish I had watched this video yesterday!

[@andrewshaneyfelt4789]

This video is valuable on the don’t overtighten clamps lesson alone. Thanks, Jason!

[@LeighHart]

Wow, learning something new every time you post - thanks for sharing!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad to hear it!

[@TheAaronReynolds]

Great video. Very helpful! Thank you for demonstrating this.

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisb1029384]

Great explanation and demonstration! Thank you so much!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@alanmatthews9260]

I actually noticed this phenomenon this weekend on a glue-up I’m doing. I noticed that loosening the clamp caused it lay flat. 👍🏻

[@Jiminvt1]

very nice thanks

[@jimrosson6702]

Great video and so many great and useful tips thanks for sharing

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobmuir5462]

Brilliant, thank you Bob England

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome

[@how2q]

great video....tape on clamps...wow...never thought of that!

[@suzannelowman2171]

I'm over so guilty of this. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@bentswoodworking]

You are so welcome!

[@Westerfieldn]

Ok... I'm impressed. This is a great tip.

[@billr6280]

Great tip

[@davidmeyer9204]

Thank you Jason!

[@bentswoodworking]

You’re welcome!

[@andrewsmith3121]

👍👍👍👍 Giving many more Thumbs Up Likes!!! So nice to see basic, but very misunderstood, techniques explained, and visually shown. Thanks Jason!!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tomhostetter8516]

That's great... I have a table glue up coming up soon... will definitely try this

[@StillLivinginthewoods]

Good info.

[@bigredruss73]

Lots of great info in this video, thanks!

[@bentswoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@relentlessmadman]

good instruction for a fully equiped wood working shop!