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October 05, 2021A chisel looks deceiving. On the surface, it appears to be a simple tool that has a few purposes. But when properly honed this simple tool can do a lot of things and it's one of the first tools you'll likely acquire as woodworker and furniture maker. For your chisel to perform well, it's important for it to be sharp. This video was produced for its free video library by The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. The Center is a nonprofit, international woodworking school dedicated to providing the best possible education in wood craftsmanship and design.Read more -
September 01, 2021Today's kitchen offers a dizzying array of storage and organization options to maximize space and minimize headaches. This guide will help you make sense of the options so your kitchen can be the lean, mean food-making machine it was always meant to be.Read more
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August 13, 2021Wood screws are available in a huge variety of types, making them incredibly versatile, but also a little confusing.Read more
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May 26, 2021The term "semi-concealed" is applied when some of the hinge shows on the outside of the cabinet, but a portion of it is hidden behind the door. This guide will help you choose the right semi-concealed hinge for your project.Read more
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May 24, 2021With so many options available for European cabinet hinges, picking the right one can seem confusing. Don't fret—it's not as confusing as it seems. This guide will help you narrow down the field with a series of 5 simple questions.Read more
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Categories: Sanding and Finishing Projects , Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance , Woodworking FAQ , How To GuidesDecember 18, 2020How do you fix the taped joints on a sanding belt?Read more
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November 01, 2020How can you prevent table saw drift when cutting large pieces of stock?Read more -
July 09, 2020Learn how to make and use router templates when you are building your woodworking projects. Router templates can help you do three main things: First, they can help you trace complex shapes onto your project parts quickly and easily. Once you’ve got the template, you don’t have to lay all of this out again manually. Second, you can use your templates to actually make your project parts with a router and the right bits. And finally, you can keep your templates for possible re-use. That can save a lot of layout time down the road, if should you decide to make the project again.Read more
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July 01, 2020How to cut and assemble a perfect miter joint.Read more
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June 05, 2020Learn more about the histories and uses of common woodworking woods.Read more
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March 16, 2020It’s enough to break your heart. As you near completion on a project, you find a small split or crack. This recently happened to me on a raised panel door that was nearly done. Try this simple and effective repair tip usingCA (cyanoacrylate) glue.Read more