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October 13, 2006
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Should you buy a router or a shaper for your wood shop? Expert woodworkers answer this question and more so you get the most for your money. -
October 11, 2006
by Rockler
Rockler's Set Up jig makes dovetails easier because it takes the guesswork out of setting the dovetail router bit for easy dovetails. -
October 10, 2006
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Tips for getting a good table saw fence and whether original equipment fences or after market table saw fences are the best for your saw. -
October 6, 2006
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How to decide whether to use a planer or jointer to flatten bowed wood and which tool is better to have in a wood shop? We say both! -
October 5, 2006
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What's the best finish for a workbench? Depends on your preferences really but a variety of wood finishes for a workbench are discussed. -
October 3, 2006
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Here are a few drawer box joinery tips that cover things like dovetail joints and drawer lock joints so you can make a quality wood drawer. -
September 29, 2006
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Curved wood needs to be smoothed out. Here's how to smooth out curved parts with router bits or a sanding drum depending on your project. -
September 27, 2006
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When and how to use a biscuit joiner vs. mortise and tenon joints is discussed by a few woodworking experts with great woodworking tips. -
September 22, 2006
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What is milk paint and how is it different from oil or water based paints? Both these questions and then some are answered here. -
September 21, 2006
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Get a listing of the Rockler In-Store demonstrations happening in your area and head out to enjoy some expert woodworking demonstrations.
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