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Using a Portable Bandsaw Mill
March 15, 2007

Watch how a portable bandsaw mill is used to create furniture-grade lumber from local trees
Free-Form Steam-Bending Technique
March 15, 2007

Bend a workpiece in two directions in this technique for creating curved and twisted furniture parts
A Sanding Jig for Round Surfaces
March 9, 2007

These lathe-turned 'sanding fids' are great for cleaning up curved surfaces and honing your skills on the lathe
Freestyle Relief Carving
March 6, 2007

Learn to carve intricate surface decorations with basic layout tools and a handful of carving gouges,
Edible Wood Finishes
March 6, 2007

Discover three safe and sound methods for finishing a cutting board and other food-related woodwork
Tapered Laminations Made Easy
March 1, 2007

A single jig tapers the plies on the bandsaw and then guides them through the planer
Strong Shutter Joints
March 1, 2007

Q: I need to make shutters for our vacation home on an island off the coast of North Carolina. The climate is warm and moist, and the shutters will be…
Dilute Shellac to Stain Veneered Plywood
March 1, 2007

Q: I am building a vanity and using 1/4-in. cherry-faced plywood for the door panels. Trying to finish the panels without splotchiness, I first used a clear shellac and then…
Replacing Gouge Handles
March 1, 2007

Q: I recently inherited a set of gouges, most of which have splits in the handles. How do I go about making a new set of handles? All of the…
The Miter Joint for Casework
March 1, 2007

This surprisingly strong joint gives furniture clean, flowing lines

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