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  1. How to Make a Tongue-and-Groove Joint

    How to Make a Tongue-and-Groove Joint

    What do you get when you cross two rabbets with a dado? A simple, multipurpose joint you’ll make again and again.
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  2. Video: Mixing and Pouring Deep Pour Epoxy

    Video: Mixing and Pouring Deep Pour Epoxy

    Epoxy resins come in different formulas. MAS Deep Pour Epoxy consists of three parts resin to one part catalyst.
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  3. Video: Applying Wood Stain Demo

    Video: Applying Wood Stain Demo

    We've had to cancel our in-store demonstrations in the coming weeks, so we’re moving the demos online. This week Rob Johnstone shows you the basics of applying Old Masters Wiping Stain. and Old Masters Fast Dry Wood Stain.
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  4. Video: Assembling Cabinet Face Frames with Pocket Hole Screws

    Video: Assembling Cabinet Face Frames with Pocket Hole Screws

    One of the most common and easiest ways to build cabinet face frames is with pocket hole screws.
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  5. Video: Introduction to Cabinet Building

    Video: Introduction to Cabinet Building

    Learn a brief history of modern cabinet construction and the benefits of designing and building your own cabinets.
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  6. Video: Fastest Way to Drill Shelf Pin Holes in Cabinet Sides

    Video: Fastest Way to Drill Shelf Pin Holes in Cabinet Sides

    Eliminate the possibility of misaligned shelves and cut your setup time in half with the easy-to-use Pro Shelf Drilling Jig!
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  7. How to Repair Cracked Wood

    How to Repair Cracked Wood

    It’s enough to break your heart. As you near completion on a project, you find a small split or crack. This recently happened to me on a raised panel door that was nearly done. Try this simple and effective repair tip usingCA (cyanoacrylate) glue.
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  8. Cutting Mortises with a Drill Press

    Cutting Mortises with a Drill Press

    There are several ways that you can create a mortise. A dedicated mortising machine works very well and a router and mortising jig is fast. But, using a drill press to remove most of the waste and then cleaning it up with a chisel is a quieter method that lets you see exactly what you’re doing every step of the way. And, even a small drill press will do the job nicely.
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  9. Building High Gloss Finish from the Ground Up

    Building High Gloss Finish from the Ground Up

    Gloss finishes lend elegance to wood, both by reflecting light and by adding depth and clarity. Thus, a clear gloss finish should be transparent enough to see the wood beneath, and shiny enough to dazzle the eye. For that to happen, we'll need to choose a very clear finish, then level it to a fare-thee-well.
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  10. Coloring Walnut: A Simple Transformation

    Coloring Walnut: A Simple Transformation

    Adding life to a wan-looking piece of walnut can be the detail that takes a project from bland to beautiful. Learn how to make walnut look very much like it did in the good old days!
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  11. Eight Tips for Routing Cabinet Doors

    Eight Tips for Routing Cabinet Doors

    A few simple pointers will help you achieve better results with your cabinet door projects.
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