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Handwork: Cutting the mitered bridle joint
February 6, 2017

Synopsis: This joint combines the beauty of a miter with the strength of a bridle joint. Chris Gochnour demonstrates how to lay out and cut the mitered bridle joint, which…
Handplane Fundamentals: Flat and Smooth
December 13, 2016

Learn to add delicate chamfers to parts and to prep surfaces for a finish.
Custom Scrapers for Custom Work
December 2, 2016

Shopmade scrapers smooth tough-to-reach surfaces without dulling sharp details
Combo Squares: The Basics and Beyond
December 2, 2016

Tim Rousseau gives tips and tricks for getting better joinery from the combination square, a must-have layout tool.
Handplane Fundamentals: The Card Scraper
November 15, 2016

The card scraper is your first tool to grab to clean up any plane tracks or minor tearout left behind by your planes.
6 Essential Workbench Jigs
November 2, 2016

Planing stops and saw hooks add speed and accuracy to your handwork.
How to Build Your Own Handsaw
November 2, 2016

Follow these steps to make a professional-quality saw, custom-fitted to your hand.
Handplane Fundamentals: The Jack Plane
November 1, 2016

The last to fill out Mike's essential plane kit is the jack plane. With its longer sole, it is perfect for flattening stock quickly. You'll reach for it often.
Cutting the bridle joint
September 29, 2016

Synopsis: A strong joint that’s widely used in door and face frames, the bridle joint is simple in its anatomy and execution. A tenon on the rail fits an open-ended…
The simple art of spoon carving
December 2, 2015

Windsor chairmaker Peter Galbert blows off steam by picking up a carving knife and whittling spoons.

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