Spliced Puzzle Joints: A Comprehensive Guide
John Bullar performs a woodwork miracle with this intriguing joint. How does this joint fit together? With a fully interlocked dovetail visible on each of...
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Reversible Glue Joint Bit
July 25, 2023
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Big panels can be a pain. Keeping all the pieces of a tabletop flush during a glue-up can take almost every clamp in the workshop....
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Preparing and treating the wooden surfaces of furniture
May 7, 2023
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In the final part of this beginners’ series, John Bullar looks at preparing and treating the wooden surfaces of furniture. First impressions count in furniture...
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Installing Concealed Hinges
April 28, 2023
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My latest project was a small cabinet built in the Scandinavian modem style. Near the end of the construction, I reached a decision point about...
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Which sharpening stone Is best? We test.
March 13, 2023
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We test three categories of sharpening stones to find the best for putting a keen edge on your tools. Sharpening stones remain our tried-and-true favorite...
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Band Saw Point Fence
January 21, 2023
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The band saw is one of the most versatile power tools in any shop. From pattern cutting to resawing to joinery, it’s capable of jobs...
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Rail-and-stile Router Bit Sets
January 21, 2023
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Matched bits cut joints for cabinet doorframes, plus a panel groove and a decorative profile. Take a close look at the corner joints of nearly...
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Cutting Coves. Nun-through Cuts and Tapers
January 21, 2023
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When it comes to cutting simple straight lines, the table saw is the champ! Now build your skill set with these three next-level techniques. You...
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Aids: angle bracket
December 26, 2022
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Charles Mak explains the uses of this simple but versatile joineryjig. Woodworking teacher and author Robert Wearing was well known as the creator of many...
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A craftsman shares his workshop know-how to help turning
December 25, 2022
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David Springett shares his workshop know-how to help your turning. 1. Foam chuck This is a method of holding an awkwardly shaped part so that...
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