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July 09, 2019A jointer can be a handy tool to have in your shop for creating perfect butt joints and repairing cupped and twisted lumber. Many woodworkers agree that, after a table saw, the number one piece of shop equipment is the jointer. One look at the versatility of this workhorse and it’s easy to see why.Read more -
July 03, 2019Most woodworkers who start experimenting with veneer quickly face a dilemma. They need to cover a surface wider than the capacities of their clamps but they don't want to purchase a costly veneer press. Don't fret; try caul veneering. It's cheap, easy, effective, and adaptable to most of the situations you'll come across.Read more
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July 03, 2019Assembling the layers of the shop made veneer press. If you don't own a veneer press to make veneering easy, build the one shown here. The technique involves the use of two plywood cauls and some wooden crossbearers that have a bow shaped profile alongRead more
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July 03, 2019Q: I’m trying to smooth a piece of cherry knot or crotch wood I’ve had drying out for about three years now. I resawed a slice with my band saw, but when I turned to my cabinet scrapers they were very dull. I tried to sharpen them but had little luck getting the wire edge on them that makes them work so well. !-Read more
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July 03, 2019The wood shelving does a good job of keeping your various blades protected and helps you find the one you're looking for quickly. Saw blades don’t come cheap, so they deserve better storage between uses than a cardboard sleeve. This project stows 12 blades in pull-out trays. Two magnets hold each blade securely in its tray for transport. I keep four 10" blades and an eight piece dado set in mine.Read more
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July 02, 2019While other methods work well, the author suggests using masking tape to "clamp" the edging during glue up, spacing the tape pieces around 2" apart. I asked some of my woodworker friends how they went about gluing solid wood edging to plywood, and I was surprised to learn that every one of them used a different technique, and very few were completely happy with their results.Read more
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July 01, 2019A powered respirator unit keeps your lungs clear of debris as well as protecting your face. Even if you have a great dust collection system, there are times you’ll need to wear respiratory protection; for example, when running a big belt sander across a panel or sawing up MDF on a table saw, both operations notorious for producing clouds of lung-choking fine dust. But to get the best protection, you must wear the right mask.Read more -
June 28, 2019Tambour topped boxes, with their rolling tops are attractive storage pieces for around the house, but provide some unique woodworking challenges. I hate to admit it, but I really do like things that have a “wow factor,” like desks with secret compartments, cabinets with fancy marquetry… and the box shown above and at the left. This box has a little surprise: When you open the drawer, the top of the box retracts like a mini roll-top desk.Read more
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June 27, 2019While it's relatively maintenance-free, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't do regular check-ups and lubrication of your shop's drill press. A drill press is a pretty simple looking machine: just a chuck at the end of a spindle that holds a drill bit, and allows it to move up and down while it’s spinning. But there are a number of things that can get out of kilter that compromise drilling performance and accuracy.Read more
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June 27, 2019You don't have to spend thousands to give your kitchen a new look. Below, we'll show you how you can give one of the most important rooms in your house a first-rate "makeover" at a fraction of the cost of a full scale remodeling project."The vast majority of today's homeowners can update their kitchens with a few simple procedures, such as adding some hinges and hardware, new cabinet doors and drawer fronts, or by refacing existing cabinetry and casework." - Rockler Product Manager Stacy LemmerRead more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool Maintenance , Cutting and Shaping Wood , Jigs, Tips and Tricks , Skill Builder VideosJune 20, 2019Learn how to make zero clearance throat plate inserts for you table saw. A zero clearance insert or throat plate is one of the best upgrades you can make to a table saw. If you’re having trouble with tear-out on the bottom edge of your table saw crosscuts, or experienced the sudden shock of a narrow piece of drop-off wedging in between the saw blade and the opening in your saw’s throat plate, then you should get a zero clearance throat plate or insert.Read more