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Coping Sled vs. Jessem Mite-R-Slide
August 9, 2020

Who here has experience with both the Jessem Mite-R-slide and coping sleds? I had a Jessem coping sled, but ended up making one that better suits my needs. Now I'm…
Super Glue
August 6, 2020

Until recently I always thought that the only thing CA glue was useful for was to put a broken vase back together. I'm now finding myself using it for more…
Mike Pekovich’s DT layout
July 26, 2020

Have been watching Mike's build of the Hanging Wall Cabinet, mainly to pick up new techniques, etc. He used a DT layout jig (Episode 2 I think) that's an accordion…
More door questions
June 29, 2020

I am attempting to make a door using only cherry hardwood (1x lumber and t&g), screws and nails. No glues or adhesives. I don’t have a joiner or planer. Will I…
Advice from those who’ve built doors
June 28, 2020

I’m building a door for my garage from scratch (first image). First, I’m trying to determine if rabbeting the lower panels in and using sticking on the backside would be…
5-cut tablesaw sled issue
June 24, 2020

I am making a tablesaw sled and am using William Ng's 5-cut method to square the fence. The sled is ¾ BB ply and the fence is 2 ¼ wide…
Bandsaw table sizes
June 16, 2020

Hi everyoneI've always been confused about this. I thought once I'll have my own bandsaw I'll get it but I still don't.So many people say the bandsaw is the most…
Pekovich One Board Table Template
June 15, 2020

Review Mike Pekovich's Video Workshop on the "One Board Table". When Mike gets to forming the legs he refers to using a full size leg template. How does one make…
Wedgie sled
June 9, 2020

Hello,Just built the wedgie sled yesterday. I mainly want to use it for the hot air balloons I want to turn on the lathe. I did woodworking for a long…
Vise grease on workpieces
June 8, 2020

Hi,Still pretty raw and liable to ask dumb questions.I’ve recently patched-up and installed an old bench vise and am pleased as pie to have it. Not sure how to keep the…

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