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Cutting Stretchers for Tapered Legs
October 25, 2005

The ends of stretchers that join to tapered table legs must be crosscut at the same angle to join the legs properly. You can calculate the angle and set the…
Shopmade Table Saw Tapering Jig
October 25, 2005

Adjustability, safety, and ease of use are key elements of this shopmade sled
Adjustable Jig for Cutting Tapers
October 25, 2005

This adjustable tapering jig for the tablesaw is easy to make and sets up in a flash. It replaces all of those dedicated one-time jigs, and it's more reliable than…
Crosscutting Tapered Legs on the Radial-Arm Saw
October 25, 2005

Recently, I had to shorten some factory-made tapered legs. To make sure the cut was perpendicular to the centerline of the legs, I used the following simple method: I cut…
Improved Taper Jig
October 25, 2005

The tapering jig I use for short runs is just as quick to make as Phil Dark's (Fine Woodworking #98, p. 20), but it also handles longer workpieces and provides…
Making a Safer Taper Jig
October 25, 2005

You can make a shop-built tablesaw taper jig safer and easier to use by adding a 1/8-in.-thick plywood or Masonite shelf to the bottom, and a hold-down clamp and a…
All About Legs, Feet, and Bases
September 12, 2005

The foundation of any piece of furniture is the base on which it rests. In addition to providing structural support, the base will set the tone for the design. Whether you’re constructing…
A Better Tapering Jig
July 1, 2005

Adjustability, safety, and ease of use are key elements of this shopmade sled
Splay-Legged Table
February 1, 2004

Add tapered and splayed legs to your skills as a designer and craftsperson with this elegant side table.
Joining Legs to Aprons
February 1, 2003

The size and location of mortise-and-tenon joints affect their strength

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