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    • Road Sign Chair
    Road Sign Chair
    Last fall, while working as a teacher in a job training program called YouthBuild, I had the opportunity to work with some students to build a fence for a daycare center adjoining our campus.
    by wholman - member |
    June 9, 2011
    Weekend Lantern Project
    Weekend Lantern Project
    Transform an inexpensive IKEA glass lamp with this simple, elegant, and easily customized hardwood
    by MakevilleStudio |
    March 11, 2011
    Build an Edge-Grain Cutting Board
    Build an Edge-Grain Cutting Board
    Cutting boards are a great first project for the budding woodworker.
    by epirnik - member |
    March 10, 2011
    Q&A: Strongest joints or a firewood storage box
      Hello,
    by Saybre - member |
    May 3, 2012
    Q&A: How can I lighten the tone of aniline dye after it has dried on my project?
    I built a cherry table to accompany an old Welsh Cupboard top. The top is cherry and is quite a dark color.  I am working with aniline dye for the first time.  After muc
    by halfabubbleoff |
    April 27, 2012
    Easy Arts and Crafts Finish
    Easy Arts and Crafts Finish
    By combining water-based dyes with oil-based stains, you can mimic the rich, warm look of antique Arts & Crafts furniture, without dangerous fuming techniques.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    April 25, 2012
    Simple Trick for Filling Holes in Hardwood
    Simple Trick for Filling Holes in Hardwood
    by epirnik - member |
    April 12, 2012
    Q&A: How do I build simple, solid, hardwood, interior doors keeping in mind that I am an absolute beginner?
    by timlindop |
    March 12, 2012
    Q&A: How would you bore a tapered hole?
    Say a 2 inch deep hole that varied from 1/4 ot 3/4 inch in diameter with smooth sides. No special project in mind, just curious.
    by Rxalph |
    March 4, 2012
    Q&A: How to Bend Ebony Wood?
    Hello,
    by wael elsafty |
    February 26, 2012
    Q&A: what wood would be good for practicing in making joints.
    Although many years ago I took wood working shop in school for two years. That was 30 years ago I wish to get into it now as a hobby. I feel I need to begine with the basics.
    by user-972143 |
    February 21, 2012
    Q&A: how do I get access to watch videos
    by gladstone1 |
    February 20, 2012
    Q&A: How can i cancel my account -- mack.matthew64@gmail,com
    by KNOWZ |
    January 30, 2012
    Q&A: I want to mount a 14 x 14 shelf on a bedside table. The table built in Season 3 has a shelf mounted with dowels but this does not allow for seasonal expansion in the wood. Other articles in FWW say expansion ability is critical. Thoughts?
    by scotian |
    January 25, 2012
    How to Install Butt Hinges
    How to Install Butt Hinges
    Installing Butt Hinges
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    January 11, 2012
    Q&A: So I really want to build! My dad was an awesome woodworker, I can not seem to cut anything straight, can someone please help me?
    by Jennypooh 1970 |
    January 8, 2012
    Q&A: What is the best stripper for old end tables?
    I have a couple end tables in good condition but the finish is bubbled up. What is the best way to strip and refinish these tables?
    by dmcfish - member |
    December 29, 2011
    Q&A: How do I make a cabinet shell square?
    I am making 2 spice cabinets.  I want to make sure they are square before I attatch the back and faceframe.  I measure diagonally and am off by about 1/4 inch.  How do I correct t
    by CraigLow |
    December 5, 2011
    Q&A: Trouble joining boards for a table top
    I am joining 7 lengths of 6" wide walnut for a table top.  I am using dowels to keep the boards in line - just like the side table in season 3.
    by thaiboy |
    November 3, 2011
    Q&A: table saw or miter saw
    I'm somewhat of a beginner with both a table saw and a compound miter saw.
    by scben |
    October 30, 2011
    Q&A: How do I remove shellac?
    Our kitchen cupboards are OLD & shellac coated.  They are desperate.
    by vtlady |
    October 29, 2011
    Tell Us What to Build Next!
    Tell Us What to Build Next!
    Following the wonderful response we received from the third season of our Getting Started in Woodworking series on building a Shaker nightstand, we got right to wo
    by epirnik - member |
    October 27, 2011
    Q&A: How to clean a bandsaw blade?
    My 3/8 blade needs cleaning.  I've been doing some small projects using cherry, and the blade is in need of cleaning.  
    by joeTomeo |
    October 21, 2011
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