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Question on Woodpeckers Mortising Jig
March 19, 2025

I watched the videos on Woodpecker's mortising jig described in the recent article in Fine Woodworking. The article didn't mention the need to add a bit on each end of…
Making the Jigs for a particular project
March 8, 2025

I am new to Fine Woodworking and watched Tom McKenna's March 20, 2020 video entitled "Beginning Woodworking Plans for Building a Small Stepstool" -- in these short videos he notes…
Clamping Waterfall Miters
February 25, 2025

Curious how people like to make these clamping jigs, if at all.Its not how I usually clamp miters but I’m making 6 waterfall benches and need some extra clamping pressure(None…
Using traditional router plate in MLCS router table extension
February 23, 2025

This question is for anyone who might have an MLCS router extension table installed in their table saw like I do. I am want to install a traditional router lift (e.g. JessEm, Rockler,…
Veneering over mixed types of wood
December 4, 2024

Hi I have this table made with plywood and solid red oak attached on the sides of plywood as a “thick(3/4”) veneer”. long story short I don’t like the look of it…
miter guage
November 7, 2024

I have no room for a miter guage slot on my routertable what can I do
Router Table Build: Check My Sanity
October 2, 2024

Had some of this in "Power Tools" forum earlier, probably the wrong place.- Why do all the router table "builds" that I see have double fence slots? Why isn't Bob…
MORTISING
September 27, 2024

I saw a discussion about drill press MORTISING vs. MORTISING machine. I am in the habit of specific set ups.that is, when frequently revisiting an operation, to leave the tool…
Mitering the profile on frame and panel doors
August 9, 2024

Hi,So I am making a bunch of cabinet doors. I am doing mortise and tenons for the joinery. I have a profile on the inside (just a 25° chamfer), and…
Micro voids
July 16, 2024

When I fill in cracks or larger voids, I use a black epoxy. Then I come back after first sanding grits and fill the little microvoids from bubbles or whatever I…

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