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The Wedge
February 16, 2010

Failure to understand my jointer's mysteries frustrated me. But failure is the key to understanding and success.
How to Fix Woodworking Mistakes
February 2, 2010

Being a good woodworker doesn't mean you don't avoid mistakes, the key is knowing how to fix them. Find out how Philip C. Lowe of the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts…
Working with Warped Panels
May 1, 2009

Q: I'm making a cabinet from cherry. After gluing up the panels and cutting the joinery, I stacked and stickered the panels. Unfortunately, they've warped. Why did this happen and…
Fixing Mistakes: How to Replace a Broken Dovetail Pin
February 2, 2009

In woodworking, you cannot avoid mistakes. Let’s face it: No matter how skilled we become, we still slip with a chisel now and then or get too aggressive with the…
Step Away from the Project
September 1, 2008

We woodworkers, if you haven’t noticed, are an obsessive bunch, tuned in to a frequency few other people can hear, looking for things few other people care to notice. We…
Avoid Color Mistakes and Learn How to Fix a Blotchy Stain
March 12, 2008

Prevent stain and dye problems with a washcoat of shellac and learn how to repair a bad stain job
Bob Van Dyke Shop Tip: Use Epoxy to Fill Voids in Wood
October 26, 2007

Combine a 5-minute epoxy and black pigment to make a natural-looking filler
A Quick Fix for Checks, Gaps, and Tearout
April 24, 2007

Q: I built a cabinet with dovetails on all four corners. How do you recommend repairing the small chips and gaps in some of the dovetail joints? Benny Collins, Via Ask…
Quick and Dependable Veneer Patch
September 15, 2006

Use a carving gouge to create small veneer patches for voids and imperfections
Seven Joinery Fixes
September 1, 2006

Don't scrap a valuable workpiece; make an invisible repair

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