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Segmented Turning Blanks on a Disc Sander
October 25, 2005

I like to turn bowls from ring assemblies that have been laminated from segmented blanks. The problem with building ring assemblies is that any minor discrepancy in the bevel angle…
Stepped Crosscut Box
October 25, 2005

I added a removable step to the sliding crosscut sled for my tablesaw, as shown above. This gives me two fences to work with. I use the front fence to…
Trimming Solid-Wood Edging on Plywood
October 25, 2005

I prefer to cover the raw edges of plywood cabinets with hardwood strips that I join to the cabinet pieces with tongues and grooves. I cut the strips a little…
A Table Saw Splitter You Will Actually Use
October 25, 2005

Adding a splitter to a new tablesaw throat insert is an excellent safely practice. Once installed, neglecting it requires a conscious effort, so the odds are that it will see…
Handplane Chamfer Guide
October 25, 2005

I took on a project at my summer cottage to make 90 ft. of window trim. My options were limited because I was able to bring only a few basic…
Gluing Laminated Curves With Screw Blocks
October 25, 2005

Here is a method for gluing up laminated curved components that eliminates the need for large numbers of expensive clamps. By using simple hardwood clamping blocks and drywall screws, you…
Magnetic Drill-Press Fence
October 25, 2005

This shopmade magnetic fence is easy to build, simple to adjust, and locks down tight.
Router Table Borrows Table Saw’s Fixtures
October 25, 2005

One of the unique advantages of the high-end European combination machines is that you can use the sliding table and the crosscut fence with both the shaper and the tablesaw.…
Turning Dogleg Spindles
October 25, 2005

I discovered this technique for turning the angled back legs of chairs in an old wood-turning book. First, prepare the leg blanks on the bandsaw. In most cases I use…
Small-Shop Solution for Cutting Sheet Goods
October 25, 2005

I work with sheet goods frequently and finally came to realize I needed a panel saw to make that work easier. There simply was not room for such a tool…

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