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Categories: Cutting and Shaping WoodMay 07, 2020A great technique for flattening the surface of large slabs and odd shaped cross-sections.Read more -
Categories: Sanding and Finishing ProjectsMay 05, 2020Understanding how sandpaper works and how to use it will save you time and energy.Read more
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Categories: Woodworking JoineryMay 02, 2020A stone-simple jig makes it easy to cut mitered spline joints on your router table.Read more
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May 01, 2020The GuidePRO GP5 Resaw Featherboard provides continuous pressure against the resaw fence, leaving both hands free to guide your work. Resawing lumber is cutting the stock lengthwise along the edge. Resawing a board creates a thinner piece of stock. This technique is used to make thin panels, such as veneer, and also to make book match panels.Read more
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Categories: Cutting and Shaping WoodMay 01, 2020When neither edge is flat, you have options.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceApril 29, 2020Here's a workshop measurement problem that’s all too common: You measure an opening on a cabinet carcass for a door, but by the time you get to the saw to cut the door's stiles and rails, you've forgotten or (worse) remembered the dimensions incorrectly.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceApril 29, 2020When you've got a big project ahead of you, it's tempting to cut all parts to final size following the dimensions shown on your cut list. But it's better to plan your cutting strategy out so that your workflow is efficient, and you don't end up with mis-cut parts.Read more -
Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceApril 27, 2020Checking the length of a part seems like a pretty straightforward process, but there are several possible stumbling blocks that can mess things up.Read more
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Categories: Jigs, Tips and TricksApril 24, 2020Use this simple drill press jig for increased accuracy.Read more
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April 24, 2020The table saw is the heart of most woodworking shops. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodworker, it's worth taking a few minutes to review the best practices for using your table saw safely.Read more
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Categories: Workshop Setup & Tool MaintenanceApril 24, 2020Imagine what the world would be like if it lacked a system of standardized measurements: Every hinge, screw or nail sold at your local hardware store would be a bit different in size, and working with them would be a nightmare.Read more