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Anatomy of a Wooden Plane
October 25, 2005

Two wooden plane makers share their secrets to choosing quality plane-making materials
Tour a Classic 18th-Century Pennsylvania Secretary
October 25, 2005

Take a quick video tour of Lonnie Bird's exquisite desk.
Tying Down Lumber for Transport
October 25, 2005

Learn the bowline knot and other tips for tying down lumber
Squaring Up Rough Lumber
October 25, 2005

Learn the four-square technique for milling lumber
Crosscutting Wide Panels
October 25, 2005

Here is an accurate and simple way to crosscut plywood panels or boards that are too wide to cut using the saw's miter gauge. Start with a straight 1x2 longer…
All About Upholstery
September 12, 2005

Sometimes a woodworking project requires branching out into other materials. Such is the case when making a chair or seat, if upholstery is added to the mix. Whether you plan…
All about wood science
September 12, 2005

“Wood comes from trees. This is the most important fact to remember in understanding the nature of wood.” This quote from R. Bruce Hoadley's Understanding Wood should be the first thing that…
The Virtues of Black Walnut
July 1, 2005

Long favored by furniture makers, it's beautiful, plentiful. and easy to work
User’s Guide to Plywood
May 1, 2005

For furniture makers, sheet goods offer strength, stability, and good looks
Working with Burl Veneer
May 1, 2005

A difficult material requires special handling to achieve its potential

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