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Updated on April 3rd, 2021
CROSSCUTTING LUMBER WISELY You’ve got a stack of terrific wood sitting in your workshop and a vision for...Continue Reading
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HIDING WOODSCREWS: Tricks & Tips for Concealing Scr...
Published onDecember 18th, 2020
While it’s true that woodscrews are a strong, practical and economical way to join pieces of wood for furniture, they...Continue Reading
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DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor...
Updated on December 12th, 2020
Detail sanders are tools that help a lot with wood refinishing work, and there's really nothing else like them on the...Continue Reading
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MILLING MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Your Own Real Bo...
Updated on November 28th, 2020
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way,...Continue Reading
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REFINISHING A HARDWOOD TABLE 2 OF 2: Buffing an Oil-Fini...
Published onNovember 20th, 2020
In this week’s video episode, watch how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth the best way...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
Published onNovember 6th, 2020
This is the third of four videos on restoring a pine chest with milk paint and antique hardware Click below to watch...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buyi...
Updated on November 7th, 2020
QUESTION (+ video below): I'm planning to buy one of the benchtop jointers you recommended in your kitchen and bathroom...Continue Reading
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Published onOctober 30th, 2020
There are many ways to join pieces of wood, but I'd bet you haven't used this one before Brass pin joints used to be...Continue Reading
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Updated on October 17th, 2020
When my wife and I moved one of our sons into university a few years ago, I couldn’t help but notice all the posters...Continue Reading