Mastering Tablesaw Basics
These techniques for ripping and crosscutting will aid woodworkers of every skill level Because so much tablesaw run-time is spent ripping and crosscutting, it's especially important to have good work habits while making these two fundamental ... [... more]
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Make Your Own Ornaments
Contrasting woods and multiple-axis turning yield bold, distinctive tree decorations Christmas ornaments don't have to be made of glass or metal. I make wood ornaments, consisting of a hollow ball with a turned ring around its midsection and ... [... more]
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Watch the Dovetail Doctor in Action
Watch how a reader quickly improves his dovetail technique in two days with the Dovetail Doctor, a k a contributing editor Gary Rogowski Video Length: 9:57 Produced By: Stephen Scott and Tom Olivares This video documentary shows the highlights of ... [... more]
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Finish Recipe: A Classic Step Stool
Ace Boiled Linseed Oil, Ace Varnish (satin), Ace odorless mineral spirits The boiled linseed oil really pops the figured maple. The wiping varnish is easy to make and apply, and it gives good protection against dirt and shoes. To reveal the ... [... more]
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Behind the Scenes at Trading Spaces: Day 2
It's time for the reveal. See what the crew accomplished in a day. Video Length: 5:59 Produced By: Produced by Asa Christiana; video by Michael Pekovich; editing by Greg T. Gordon The last day of the makeover is devoted to finishing touches and ... [... more]
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Mastering Tablesaw Basics
These techniques for ripping and crosscutting will aid woodworkers of every skill level Because so much tablesaw run-time is spent ripping and crosscutting, it's especially important to have good work habits while making these two fundamental ... [... more]
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Boulle Marquetry Basics: Part Two
Watch how to finish a small boulle marquetry project in this excerpt from the Master Techniques of Marquetry In the second part of a video on boulle marquetry techniques (click to watch part one), Kopf glues up and finishes the panels that he cut ... [... more]
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Wood Samples a Good Reference
Maine-based company sells sample boxes of 46 North American wood species commonly used to make furniture Wonder what sumac looks like, or chinkapin, slippery elm, or hackberry? A company from Maine, called Wood Smart, can help. They sell sample ... [... more]
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A Lesson in Grain Direction
A College of the Redwoods instructor shares some important insights into reading grain direction when making a curved foot Video Length: 6:21 Produced By: David Heim, Gary Junken, and Tom Olivares Jim Budlong, a graduate of the College of the ... [... more]
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Q & A: Composite Decking for Stickering Lumber
Sticker stain, a type of mold, is caused by moisture trapped between a sticker and the board being dried. Maple is especially prone to mold growth, and so requires great care when being air-dried. The key to preventing sticker stain is minimizing ... [... more]
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New Jointer/Planers from Grizzly and Laguna
A lot of woodworker's wish lists include a 12-in. jointer to match their 12-in. thickness planer. But a 12-in. jointer is a big expense. That's why, in recent years, combination machines have gained popularity. A 12-in. combo machine gets you ... [... more]
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Wood Turning 101: Primer on Gouges
Video Length: 1:04 Produced By: David Heim and Mike Dobsevage Turners use a variety of gouges for different purposes. Mahoney shares some basic lessons on differentiating them in this short video. Teacher, author, and wood turner Mike Mahoney ... [... more]
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