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Utility-knife blade makes a nimble scraper
December 2, 2016

By turning a burr on a standard disposable knife blade and adding a simple maple handle, you get an amazing detail scraper
Sanding block is quick to make and easy to use
November 2, 2016

A sanding block is an essential piece of woodworking equipment, with designs ranging from basic to high-tech. I’ve had good luck with this bandsawn block for many years. It can…
Epoxy makes tearout disappear
September 29, 2016

When applying finish to a tabletop recently, I discovered a couple of areas of severe tearout I had missed. To remove it with a card scraper or sandpaper would have…
Unstuck From Super Glue
March 30, 2016

Accidentally glue your fingers together with super glue? Here's what to do.
Super Glue to the Rescue
March 30, 2016

From repairs to assembly to finishing, how to get the most from this versatile shop helper
Smart Jig Makes a Stack of Sanding Blocks
December 2, 2015

I encounter lots of odd smoothing, trimming, and chamfering tasks that are a challenge for a block plane or a chisel. Also, I don’t like to slow down to sharpen…
Secrets For Sanding Part 3: Wet-Sand Your Finishes
November 9, 2015

Wood finishes tend to raise the grain of the wood, lifting tiny whiskers that are rough to the touch. The best way to smooth those fibers back down is wet-sanding.
Secrets For Sanding Part 2: Follow with Hand-Sanding
October 30, 2015

In Part II of our series, you’ll learn how and why you want to follow power-sanding with a sanding block and finer grits, to get the wood ready for a truly perfect finish.
Sanding Methods for a Flawless Surface
September 30, 2015

Jeff Jewitt shares timeless tips for tackling big panels and problem parts.
Prevent Glue Squeeze-Out on Applied Carvings
March 25, 2015

When gluing a carved decoration like an ornamental shell to a piece of furniture, excess glue can squeeze out around the edges. It’s messy, hard to remove, and can cause…

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