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12 Quick Finishing Tips
May 1, 2006

This miscellany of shortcuts and inventive techniques will help you improve your finishes.
How I Got Started in Woodworking
May 1, 2006

It all began with a treehouse, says the publisher of Fine Woodworking
Sharpen With Sandpaper
May 1, 2006

Produce razor-sharp chisels and plane blades in less time, with less mess
Side-Hung Drawer Slides
May 1, 2006

Hardwood guides install with relative ease and make for durable, smooth-gliding, sure-stopping drawers
The Clearest of Finishes
May 1, 2006

Several products will preserve the natural color of wood or paint.
Hold Carvings Securely
May 1, 2006

A plywood base and simple accessories lock down a variety of pieces in perfect position
Sharpening a Plane Iron: Grinding the Bevel
May 1, 2006

A sharp blade begins with a square grind and an accurate bevel angle.
Pitfalls of Finishing Pine
April 11, 2006

Cross-grain scratches, bleeding pitch, and blotchy staining can mar your finish if you don't use proper techniques
Is Low-Density MDF Strong Enough for Shop Cabinets?
April 10, 2006

Q: I’m building a series of storage cabinets for my shop. Some (24 in. deep by 30 in. wide by 30 in. tall) will roll on casters and some (10…
The Effects of Ammonia Fuming on Ebony
April 10, 2006

Q: I plan to fume a quartersawn white oak chair with ammonia to impart a brown color to the wood. I’m using ebony to pin the mortise-and-tenon joints. Will the…

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