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Shaping Curved-Top Panels
October 25, 2005

When shaping curved-top panels for cathedral-top cabinet doors, I use the standard approach a plywood jig with a curved contour cut into its top, which guides along a ball bearing…
A Jig for Cutting Mating Curves
October 25, 2005

Cut perfectly matched solid wood edging for a curved plywood panel
Cutting Circles on the Bandsaw
October 25, 2005

The circle-cutting jig I use in my shop offers several advantages over other circle-cutting jigs published in Methods of Work. First, because the jig uses the miter-gauge slot in the…
Wooden Blanket for Ribbed Bending Form
October 25, 2005

This flexible wooden blanket puts to bed the problem of form squeeze-marks on curved laminated panels. Used in pairs (one above, one below) the blankets evenly distribute the pressure between…
Edge-Sanding Fixture
October 25, 2005

Here's a fixture that turns a belt sander into an edge sander. Simply build a wooden fixture that supports and locks your belt sander in a horizontal position. Bolt the…
Bending Wood Without Steam
October 25, 2005

Here's how to bend wood using a solution of hot water and Downey fabric softener. First build a container of black 6-in. ABS pipe by cementing a cap on one…
Circle Guide for the Router
October 25, 2005

This fixture for routing circles has several advantages over commercial circle guides: it's cheaper, it cuts circles smaller than the router base and it allows repeat set-ups to precise radii…
Router-Table Fence for Edging Discs
October 25, 2005

I developed the fence shown above to shape the edges of round rings, such as clock bezels, on the router table. The fence can shape both outside and inside edges…
All About Bending Wood
September 12, 2005

Bending wood doesn’t require superhuman strength. There are a few common recipes and procedures that can be employed to create curved parts from straight boards. In this article we'll go…
Cut Matching Curves
September 1, 2005

Router templates ensure a perfect fit between panels and solid-wood edging

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