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The Basics of Flatsawn, Riftsawn, and Quartersawn Wood
February 6, 2007

Determine if a board is flatsawn, riftsawn, or quartersawn by examining the end grain
Engineer Shelves With The Sagulator
January 5, 2007

Online calculator determines thickness and length to prevent shelves from sagging
Dyes Bring Out Best in Figured Maple
January 1, 2007

Get a rich, multidimensional shimmer with simple sanding steps and water-based dye
Buying Lumber a Bit at a Time
January 1, 2007

Q: I am considering building a classic highboy for my wife out of cherry, maple, or walnut. What impact would it have on the piece if, due to the cost,…
Working with Green Lumber
January 1, 2007

Q: I am making a fireplace mantle from a cherry log that has been left outdoors for two ears. The wood still seems very moist. I’d like to mill it…
Furniture from Framing Lumber
December 15, 2006

Q: A local coffeehouse hired me to build tables that can serve as workstations for artists and students. I wanted to mill 2x12 Douglas-fir framing lumber for the legs. You've…
An Introduction to Veneering
December 15, 2006

Simple techniques and common tools produce stunning panels for doors, box lids, and more
Details of a Country Hutch
December 14, 2006

Take a behind the scenes tour of this cupboard project and find tips for using antique glass and handmade hardware
Loose Screw Magnet
December 11, 2006

I sometimes put a rare-earth magnet in my shirt pocket when I have to drive a bunch of screws. It allows me to keep a small handful of screws clinging…
A Crazy Glue Problem
November 14, 2006

Q: I recently bought a spalted maple pen blank. One end was fairly soft and punky, so I tried to stabilize it with cyanoacrylate glue. But that generated a wisp…

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