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What finish should you use on small items like buttons and pins?

Is stain enough of a finish or does it need a topcoat?

In this video, David Picciuto makes a puzzle from a photograph using a laser cutter.

Cane webbing has been used in furniture making for centuries. Rattan cane is exceptionally durable, making it a good choice for heavy-duty applications, such as chair seats. Cane webbing can also be used as a panel material in doors or cabinet backs, adding an interesting texture to a project. In this case we used sheets of traditional cane weave as the door panels in this console cabinet.This project also incorporates Beadlock floating tenons to join the base parts.

This three tiered planter stand project is great for kitchen countertops or balconies. It’s small footprint and folding capabilities allow for easy storage when not in use. The stand is made entirely from African Mahogany which is naturally resistant decay and infestations. Each of the three boxes uses less than three feet of lumber with a dado near the bottom to accept the ¼” piece of the same species. Joined together with box joints that will ensure strength and integrity for years to come. A nice coat of Tung oil brings out the grain pattern and gives the mahogany a rich natural hue as well as protect it from the harsh seasonal elements. Project design and plan by Char Miller-King from The Wooden Maven.!-

Is there an easy way to accurately set a bevel angle?

Not having tools stored close by where they’re most commonly used results in a lot of wasted time. This has been especially true for my table saw accessories. So, it’s finally time for me to build some storage to keep those accessories close to my table saw. And of course, the most obvious place to do this is the empty space under my table saw extension table.Project design and plan by Alex from Bevelish Creations.!

What's the difference between floats and rasps, other than the tooth patterns?

In this video, Michael Alm builds some cube-shaped modular furniture inspired by the artist Donald Judd.

Why is my stain collecting in droplets?

How should you refinish a project that is slowly losing its finish after years of cleaning?