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  1. Smoothing Out Curved Parts

    Smoothing Out Curved Parts

    There are two popular methods for using a template to smooth out the edges of curved parts: a flush-trim router bit, and a sanding drum equipped with a template guide. Both have their advantages.
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  2.  The Basics of Wood and Water

    The Basics of Wood and Water

    There’s just no way around it: Moisture in the air causes wood to change in size and often in shape.
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  3. Build a Mobile Tool Storage and Sharpening Cart

    Build a Mobile Tool Storage and Sharpening Cart

    The sharpening cart is compact giving you a lot of tool storage and utility in a small portion of your shop.
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  4. Fractional Calipers - Accuracy in a Familiar Form

    Fractional Calipers - Accuracy in a Familiar Form

    The more precise your woodworking becomes, the more precise your measuring tools need to be. And if you stick with woodworking long enough, in all likelyhood a time will come when you hear yourself say, "By gum, I need a caliper!"
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  5. Building an Arts and Crafts Style Bookcase

    Building an Arts and Crafts Style Bookcase

    This bookcase was developed in the classic Arts and Crafts style with quartersawn longleaf pine lumber.
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  6. Video: Quick and Easy Clamp Storage

    Video: Quick and Easy Clamp Storage

    In this video, April Wilkerson shows how she built a clamp rack to organize her bar clamps, pipe clamps, and quick clamps.
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  7. Making a Small Parts Mitering Jig

    Making a Small Parts Mitering Jig

    Working on small parts and thin stock takes a lot of care, this jig gives you a solid tool to keep your fingers safe and make the task smooth.
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  8. Arts and Crafts White Oak Blanket Chest

    Arts and Crafts White Oak Blanket Chest

    A classic white oak Arts & Crafts blanket chest with frame and panel construction with a slight modern twist.
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  9. Using a Plunge Router in a Router Table?

    Using a Plunge Router in a Router Table?

    Is it practical (or possible) to mount a router with a plunge base in a router table?
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  10. NEW Laguna X|Flux:5 5HP 220V HEPA Cyclone Dust Collector

    NEW Laguna X|Flux:5 5HP 220V HEPA Cyclone Dust Collector

    Do you need a more powerful dust collector for your shop? Take a closer look at the all-new Laguna X|Flux:5 HEPA Cyclone Dust Collector. It boasts a powerful 5HP motor and moves an impressive 1823 CFM of air. This feature-packed dust collector is perfect for larger hobbiest woodworking shops and pro shops.
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  11. What Are Zero Clearance Table Saw Inserts?

    What Are Zero Clearance Table Saw Inserts?

    In case you're not familiar with a zero clearance insert, we'll explain what this handy accessory is and what it does.
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