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REFINISHING A HARDWOOD TABLE 2 OF 2: Buffing an Oil-Fini...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
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 4 of 4: See the Finished Project
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click below to see the completed pine chest All structural issues are repaired, a distressed milk paint finish has been...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
Updated on July 8th, 2021
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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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 1 of 4: A Case Study With Antique...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Watch a real life restoration in action with the first of a four-part video series below Visit my woodworking shop as...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Is a Wood Planer Worth Buyi...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
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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IMPACT DRIVERS: Meet the Quietest Model in the World
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Impact drivers are a much better way to drive wood screws and sheet metal screws than cordless drills, and in 2002...Continue Reading
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RABBETS & DADOS: Understanding These Bedrock Woodwo...
Updated on September 14th, 2021
If glue could create a perfect bond between pieces of wood, there would be no need for anything other than simple butt...Continue Reading
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Revive Vintage Chisels (and other dull woodworking tools...
Updated on September 14th, 2021
Good chisels never die, they just turn into paint can openers But concealed under that dull and dirty exterior could be...Continue Reading
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GET HAPPY: Why Creativity is Good for You
Updated on August 21st, 2021
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
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SPRAYING POLYURETHANE: Critter High-Pressure Sprayer Review
Updated on August 12th, 2021
UPDATED 2Oct2020: You're probably not a professional wood finisher, but if you're interested in finishing wood well,...Continue Reading
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CROWN MOLDING: Mill Your Own With Free Plans Download
Updated on September 14th, 2021
Crown moulding looks great, and that’s why plenty of homeowners are willing to fork out good money to buy it But that...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 2Oct2020: There are several ways to cover screw heads so they look nice in fancy woodworking projects, but the...Continue Reading