Learning & How-To
Q&A OF THE WEEK: Repairing Wooden Chairs
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Q: What’s the best glue for restoring teak dining room chairs I’ve dismantled a couple of teak chairs that were...Continue Reading
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BAILEY LINE LIFE VIDEO EP.11: Planing Rough Lumber By Hand
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this week’s video episode learn how to plane rough lumber by hand using a plane use "winding sticks" to...Continue Reading
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BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME CABINETS: VIDEO #3...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This video is one of 42 instructional videos that are part of my online course BUILD YOUR OWN TRADITIONAL FACE FRAME...Continue Reading
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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.9: New Jigsaw, New Nailer & Bur...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
In this week’s video episode see why fine steel wool is a definite fire hazard in your shop and home watch...Continue Reading
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BUILD A SWIMMING RAFT: Download FREE Plans, Materials Li...
Updated on September 14th, 2021
WANT TO BUILD A SWIM PLATFORM This is the place to get your free plans and instructions At first you might think I...Continue Reading
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HOW TO INSTALL TRIM Q&A: “Should I Trust My C...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What should I think of a contractor who wants to fasten 8” wide Douglas fir exterior window trim using stainless...Continue Reading
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STRIPPING WIRE: Simple Tools That Make the Job Easy
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Success in the workshop comes down to a bunch of skills – many of them small – that let you make good things happen...Continue Reading
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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP.5: Sharpening a Chisel, Unique Workb...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
In this week's episode, watch a great new kind of workbench and scaffolding combo product how to sharpen...Continue Reading
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BAILEY LINE LIFE EP. 4: Power Hacksaw, Chopsaw Station, ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
29Dec2018: Watch this week's episode#4 of Bailey Line Life and see: a power hacksaw in action a clever leather...Continue Reading
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QUARTER-SAWN HARDWOOD: How Understanding Wood Grain Impr...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Woodworkers everywhere usually start assessing a piece of lumber by looking at the face of the board, but if that’s...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
BUILDING MODELS: A Great Way to Design & Practice C...
Updated on August 28th, 2021
Building a scale model of a new addition, small outbuilding or even a brand new home is a great way to help make design...Continue Reading
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RAISED PANELS, HAND-PLANED: Make Solid Wood Panels Witho...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Woodworking machines are great, but there's more of a place for hand tools than many home woodworkers realize Click...Continue Reading