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May 28, 2019Table saw push devices are a key piece of woodworking safety gear. Push sticks and push blocks keep your hands a safe distance away from the table saw blade. You can make your own push stick or push block out of scrap stock. You can also purchase manufactured push devices that serve multiple functions.Read more -
May 24, 2019The dado joint is one of the strongest woodworking joints you can make. A dado joint is made from a three-sided channel cut across the grain of one work piece. A second, mating work piece fits into the slot. Dado joints are often used to build cabinets and bookshelves. Dado joints are easy to make using a table saw or router.Read more
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May 24, 2019One of the best accessories or jigs for improving table saw safety and help prevent kickbacks is a featherboard. A featherboard is a jig with several angled fins. The featherboard is placed just in front of the blade. The fins flex to press the work piece against the fence and prevent it from moving backwards during the cut.Read more
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May 24, 2019A 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
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May 24, 2019You can save a lot of money by making your own frame and panel cabinet doors. We show you how these cabinet doors are constructed using tongue and groove joinery. You'll also learn about the many design options that you can feature on your frame and panel doors, including multiple panels and glass.Read more
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May 22, 2019How to use a cove cutting jig to make cove cuts with your table saw.Read more
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May 22, 2019Learn how to choose and match the exact right color putty for your woodworking projects. Choose your putty to match the lightest background color in the wood grain.Read more -
May 21, 2019One of the best ways to warm up the color of walnut wood that looks a little too grey is to apply orange dye stain. Learn how to mix dye stain, make test samples, and then apply the stain to your project.Read more
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May 21, 2019Water-based finishes can raise the grain fibers, leaving a rough surface. Before applying water-based finishes, it's a good idea to wet the surface with water to intentionally raise the grain. Then sand the surface with 400 grit sandpaper to smooth the surface. Now you can apply the finish and it will not raise the grain.Read more
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May 21, 2019Here's how to clean paint brushes to keep them in the best condition. You'll get the best painting and finishing results by using a good quality brush. Keep your paint, stain, and top coat brushes like new by cleaning them correctly.Read more
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May 20, 2019The fastest way to crosscut a notch or dado for a lap joint is to use a dado set and table saw, but you can make the same cut using a circular saw and chisel.Read more