Design - Page 19 of 78

Craig Thibodeau demonstrates a simple jig that makes it simpler to draw large single-radius curves

As a follow-on to his recent blog post on modeling angled dovetails, Dave Richards thought it would be interesting to take a look at how Chris Gochnour’s dovetails can be modeled.

Tim Killen needs to work out dimensions and angles from an old Shaker chair pattern, so he uses SketchUp, one of his favorite tools, to fill the gaps.

Michael Fortune demonstrates how to modify your drafting tools to bridge the gap between precise and artistic.

In this video, Michael takes you through his design process step by step, sharing his tips for drawing and brainstorming along the way

Philip Morley discusses subtle details that some clients may not notice or appreciate. They take the most time and make it harder to make a living at woodworking, but he can't help himself.  

Philip Morley, Libby Schrum, and Kris Burns give their insights into how they designed a modern lounge chair, including the critical details they included and the personal details they added to the iconic Mid-Century style.

The dovetails for a typical case or drawer box with square corners are generally pretty straightforward because you can use the native Push/Pull to create the pins and sockets. With both sides meeting at an angle like they do in this project, the dovetails require a different approach.

In part 2 of this 2-part video series, learn some fundamental router techniques for the box joinery, and discover how to shape wood using handplanes.

In part 1 of this 2-part video series, learn the basics of hand-tool use while you build a handy box project.