How-To - Page 34 of 257

There are many techniques for removing a box lid, but Bob Van Dyke likes to cut through each wall completely in one pass using the tablesaw.

Brian Boggs designs his two-part bending forms so that they mate exactly only after the laminates and cauls are in place; if they match with nothing between them, the fit will be imperfect once the laminates and cauls are loaded.

Large timbers can be cumbersome to square up for the sake of accurate joinery. When necessary, Andrew Hunter turns to an ancient layout method using centerlines.

Daniel Clay demonstrates the Swiss method of chip carving

Mike Korsak demonstrates his technique using a two-part bending form and shopmade bead stock from six layers of rosewood veneer

Andrew Hunter demonstrates how to cut a scarf joint using hand tools

Thin layers of dye, glazes, and sealers create an aged Arts and Crafts look.

Brian Boggs, a virtuoso of bending wood, explains the basics and far beyond

To help clamp miters, Craig Thibodeau uses small triangular offcuts from the mitering process as clamping cauls

Chris Gochnour explains how he installs side-hung drawers, from routing the dadoes in the case sides to making the runners to using spacers for a perfect fit