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    • Build a Simple Tenoning Jig for the Tablesaw
    Build a Simple Tenoning Jig for the Tablesaw
    While building a small cherry cabinet recently, I decided to construct a simple door using bridle joints.
    by epirnik - member |
    January 16, 2013
    How to Cut the Perfect Thumb-Hold Profile
    How to Cut the Perfect Thumb-Hold Profile
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    October 18, 2012
    How to Cut Perfect Circles on a Bandsaw
    How to Cut Perfect Circles on a Bandsaw
    Although the vast majority of furniture projects require square and rectangular components, most woodworkers will eventually need to cut a circle.
    by epirnik - member |
    July 12, 2012
    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
    Build a Flush-Trim Base for Your Router
    Build a Flush-Trim Base for Your Router
    Most woodworkers are inveterate tinkerers.
    by epirnik - member |
    April 17, 2013
    Simple Tip for Tighter Mortise-and-Tenon Joints
    Simple Tip for Tighter Mortise-and-Tenon Joints
    When I first began cutting mortise-and-tenon joints, I followed a simple routine that worked well, but wasn't quite up to the caliber of some of the furniture I was seeing on a regular basis
    by epirnik - member |
    April 11, 2013
    Accurate Cuts on Long Workpieces
    Accurate Cuts on Long Workpieces
    The simple stop block—when coupled with a well-built crosscut sled—excels at making repeatable cuts to a consistent length.
    by matthew knight - administrator |
    April 3, 2013
    How to Cut With a Scrollsaw
    How to Cut With a Scrollsaw
    The scrollsaw is an extremely versatile tool that uses fine blades under tension to do fine cutting work that other motorized saws can't do.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    March 27, 2013
    Joinery Basics
    Joinery Basics
    Joinery is one of the most essential elements of woodworking and furniture making. Almost everything you build from wood will require parts to be joined in one way or another.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    October 11, 2012
    Set Up Your Bandsaw Like a Pro
    Set Up Your Bandsaw Like a Pro
    The bandsaw is a deceptively simple piece of machinery, and perhaps that’s why most beginning woodworkers don’t have their machines set up properly.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    September 27, 2012
    A Complete Finish in a Day
    A Complete Finish in a Day
      Oil, shellac, and wax are a foolproof combo for a quick finish
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    September 13, 2012
    Choosing the Right Furniture Finish
    Choosing the Right Furniture Finish
    Learn how to choose the best finish for all your woodworking and furniture projects
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    September 7, 2012
    How to Revive an Old Furniture Finish
    How to Revive an Old Furniture Finish
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    August 23, 2012
    Jointing Without a Jointer
    Jointing Without a Jointer
    Learn a jointer-free way to get an absolutely straight, square edge with a router. It’s the perfect technique for panel glue-ups.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    August 16, 2012
    Q&A: A good finish for Alaska Yellow Cedar also a good glue to use for the yellow cedar.
    I have been told that most staines wont work well with the yellow cedar because of the natural oils in the wood.Also finding glues to use is also a challenge because yellow cedar is very oily.Ju
    by thesawdawg |
    June 14, 2012
    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
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