Asheville Underwater

The many woodworkers left bereft by Helene will need as much help as others can give them to put their shops and their lives back together.

Tape, cut, tape

Chelsea Van Voorhis has a foolproof method for creating abstract marquetry pieces. Watch her demonstrate the steps to layering and cutting veneer to create any shape.

Take the wedge off

Michael Pekovich wedges the ends of his tenons on the handle of his small tote. A simple bandsaw jig like the one Michael Fortune uses here helps him do it safely and accurately.

The bowl carver

David Fisher’s bowls are inspired by everything around him—tradition, animals, boats, flowing lines, and even the tools he uses.

Set up for safety

Safe table-saw use starts with the woodworker, but a well-setup table saw is a crucial part of the equation. We’ll show you how it’s done.

Sharpen Your Table-Saw Skills

Unlock your table saw’s full potential with furniture maker and teacher Marc Adams. In our latest series, Adams walks you through a variety of essential techniques, including how to:

• Build your own splitters and zero-clearance throat plates
• Construct a custom crosscut sled
• Cut precise joinery