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Using a Card Scraper
October 25, 2005

Chairmaker Brian Boggs shares his secrets for using a scraper to prepare the surface of a board.
Fitting a Fat Tenon
October 25, 2005

Three tips to fine-tuning the fit of a mortise-and-tenon joint
Roughing the Outside of a Vessel
October 25, 2005

Depend on a gouge and your design eye to create an attractive shape
Turn a Green Wood Bowl: Shaping the Profile
October 25, 2005

Part 2 of 4: Follow these steps to preserve a natural edge and achieve smooth cuts with a bowl gouge
Turn a Green Wood Bowl: Hollowing the Inside
October 25, 2005

Part 3 of 4: Learn to cut with the grain and achieve a consistent wall thickness when turning a greenwood bowl
An Interview with Kevin Rodel
October 25, 2005
All About Paints
September 13, 2005

The most obvious, and often the most overlooked way to add color to wood is to paint it. Some purists scoff at the idea, but it’s a time-honored technique that’s…
All about lacquers
September 13, 2005

Understanding the characteristics of each lacquer will help you choose the right one.
All About Sealing and Priming
September 13, 2005

Most finishes are self-sealing, meaning that the first coat that goes on the wood soaks in, dries, and does the job of preparing it for subsequent coats of finish just…
All About Shellac
September 13, 2005

For good reason, woodworkers have been using shellac for fine furniture projects for hundreds of years. It is prized for the deep, rich color that its resins give to wood…

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