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January 28, 2019For a woodworker, being able to "solve" right triangles is an extremely important skill. Compound miters, multi-sided structures and a variety of other complex building projects can all be understood and calculated using right triangle trigonometry. If the term trigonometry causes you to suffer a sudden onset of "math anxiety," you'll be happy to know that the trigonometry you need for woodworking isn't all that complicated.Read more -
January 28, 2019What’s the best way to invite success in frame and panel door construction? Below, a Woodworker’s Journal weekly newsletter reader gets some valuable advice on selecting and preparing wood for an ambitious raised panel door project.!Read more
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Categories: Cutting and Shaping WoodJanuary 18, 2019Having trouble getting a uniform 90 degree cut from your jigsaw? It’s a common problem, especially when you’re cutting curves. The issue may lie with the blade, the saw, your technique or any combination of the three, as Michael Dresdner and Ellis Wallentine explain to this Woodworker’s Journal eZine reader:!Read more
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January 18, 2019You can never have too many clamps, but no one clamp is perfect for every project. The clamp you need depends on the task you are trying to accomplish. Here are common woodworking tasks and the best clamps for each application.Read more
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Categories: Installing HardwareJanuary 17, 2019Selecting just the right hinges and other hardware to fit your newly completed blanket chest can be a daunting task. With so many options to choose from, how do you make the right choice?Read more
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Categories: Sanding and Finishing ProjectsJanuary 17, 2019When you apply the final coat of clear wood finish to a project, are you “finished”? That depends on the look you’re after. In reality, simply applying a few coats of clear finish and waiting for them to dry rarely leads to a smooth, consistent look. Most of the time, you have to “finish the finish”.Read more
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January 17, 2019To make professional-quality mortise and tenon joints, you need a woodshop full of expensive tools, decades of experience and loads of time on your hands, right? Nope. Not if you have a Beadlock kit. With the Beadlock system and just a few common tools, you can make perfect mortise and loose tenon joints beginning with your very first try.Read more -
January 16, 2019The Butterfly Joint was created by chairmaker Scott Morrison to help add strength and beauty to his chairs. Woodworker Scott Morrison has created a joint he calls the Butterfly™, and he hopes it makes a name for him in the woodworking world. “I wanted something unique, and something I could call my own,” Scott said.Read more
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January 15, 2019There are a lot of good friction polishes that create a nice, clear finish on both natural wood and wood that's already been stained. I just can’t deny it — I am an instant gratification sort of woodworker. So, when I am looking for a clear finish on my turned pieces — and I predominantly turn bowls — I almost always reach for a friction polish. They are easy to apply, build up quickly and look great.Read more
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Categories: Installing HardwareJanuary 15, 2019Gustav Stickley's influence has inspired woodworkers of all skill levels. For Stickley, construction and decoration were inseparable. He respected the ancient crafts, and filled his factory with metalsmiths trained in Old World traditions. His workshops made and offered hardware in a variety of metals - iron, copper, brass and pewter - as well as, sometimes, in wood.Read more
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January 14, 2019Countersinking is used to ensure that flat head screws or fasteners sit flush against the workpiece.Countersink drill bits come in a variety of stiles and sizes depending on the project, the screws you're using, and personal preferences. For utility shop furniture or other quick-and-dirty projects — especially temporary items — we often don’t care much about the screws. They can be visible or not, proud of the surface or not; sometimes, it just doesn’t matter.Read more