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How to flatten boards without a jointer
January 2, 2020

While you are waiting to buy an 8- or 12-in.-wide jointer that can keep up with your planer, Asa Christiana gives you a few great ways to get flat, straight boards without owning a wide jointer.
Tapering at the jointer
December 23, 2019

Mike Pekovich demonstrates how you can accurately and consistently taper parts on the jointer.
Make Your Own Spokeshave
December 19, 2019

Former Krenov School instructor David Welter demonstrates how to make a wooden spokeshave that will quickly become one of your favorite hand tools.
From The Bench: Lessons from Shop Class
December 9, 2019

Most of the lessons learned in shop class years ago are still shaping Walter Sivigny's work habits today.
French Polishing: How to Tackle Carved Details
December 4, 2019

French polishing is often associated with tabletops, but the technique was used on carvings and other fine details. In this video you'll learn a pro's methods for French polishing carved elements.
Bandsawn Bridle Joints
December 2, 2019

Brian Boggs argues that his bandsawn bridle joints are simpler and more efficient than tablesawn bridle joints—and they can be cut entirely without layout.
A Simpler Way to Offset Drawbore Joinery
November 25, 2019

Watch Mike Pekovich's one-step process for simplifying the task of offsetting drawbore holes by using an undersize center punch.
How to Sharpen a Chip-Carving Knife
November 20, 2019

Flatten and polish both faces of the knife, then establish and hone the bevels of this simple carving tool.
French Polishing: Filling the Pores, Part 3
November 19, 2019

The initial step in French polishing, called the first polish, is filling the open pores of the wood with shellac, pumice, and good old fashioned elbow grease.
French Polishing: Filling the Pores, Part 2
November 19, 2019

The initial step in French polishing, called the first polish, is filling the open pores of the wood with shellac, pumice, and good old fashioned elbow grease.

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