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How to bend wood to your will
January 4, 2021

Use steam to create strong, curved parts with continuous grain.
James Krenov’s dowel joint
December 28, 2020

Use a simple shopmade doweling jig to create cabinets that stand the test of time.
Handplaning With Precision
December 22, 2020

You can use a smoothing plane for more than just smoothing.
Sponsored Selecting lumber for an invisible glued-up panel
December 18, 2020

In this master class episode, Tom McLaughlin demonstrates how he selects lumber and mills it to prepare for an almost invisible slip-matched panel joint.
Bending Wood With Hot Water
December 18, 2020

Russ Filbeck doesn't use a steambox when bending wood for his ladderback chairs. Instead he uses a copper tray made by noted Shaker box maker John Wilson.
All about Sealers
December 17, 2020

Understand the purpose of sealers, which ones to use, and when to use them.
Power-Tool Flattening
December 17, 2020

Use your shop sanders to help take the tedium out of the process of sanding.
Flattening by Hand
December 17, 2020

Hand-sanding, planing, and scraping can be better than power sanding for certain applications.
Fire and Disposal Safety
December 17, 2020

To avoid finishing-related fires, follow these guidelines for the proper disposal of finishing wastes and materials.
Holding and Moving Work
December 17, 2020

Use these shop helpers as aids to trouble-free finishing.

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