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Quick Bowl Mounting
October 25, 2005

Here's a quick, simple way to attach a bowl blank to the lathe. The method requires a faceplate larger than the finished bowl. Start by screwing the square bowl blank…
Removing Raised-Panel Waste on the Bandsaw
October 25, 2005

Although my shaper reluctantly will profile the edge of a raised panel with one pass, I feel that it is safer and more efficient to remove some of the waste…
Router Setup for Edge-Jointing
October 25, 2005

This method provides a quick and accurate setup for jointing the edges of stock with a router. Make a two-piece jig that consists of an alignment fixture and a fence.…
Sharpening Guide for a Grinding Wheel
October 25, 2005

I removed the guides (tool rests) that came with my grinder and replaced them with a single piece of steel angle that spans both wheels. I use this guide for…
Space-Saving Router Table Mounts to Bench
October 25, 2005

This router table is quick to set up and hangs on the wall when not in use. A plunge router attaches to the table's underside using the rods provided for…
Drilling Table Pins
October 25, 2005

For years I used a doweling jig to drill holes for pins in extension tables and leaves. This approach, unfortunately, requires dozens of separate operations, each subject to the error…
Tying Down Lumber for Transport
October 25, 2005

Learn the bowline knot and other tips for tying down lumber
Tenoning Jig for the Sophisticate
October 25, 2005

Cut tenons and sliding dovetails with an MDF jig that clamps to your workbench
Two Jigs for the Drill Press
October 25, 2005

Cut mortises and angled holes with these easy-to-make jigs
Jig for Sharpening Gouges
October 25, 2005

Put a perfect grind on your spindle and bowl gouges

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