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Make a Table Saw Mitre Spline Jig

Shop Tools: Accurately and safely machining grooves to a mitred corner will add strength and beauty to a classic joint....READ MORE

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Dollhouse

Craft project: Making a dollhouse is much like building a conventional house – it takes time and patience. While there are a lot of pieces to this challengin...READ MORE
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Varathane Bar and Table Finish

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12 Ways To Add Texture With Tools You Already Have

Shop Skills: If you can open your eyes to what else your tools can do, you will start to look at your cherished tool collection in a whole new light. ...READ MORE

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Woodshopasaurus Rex

Toy Project: As daylight grows shorter at this time of the year, you’re apt to find a lot of woodworkers gravitating to the shop much earlier than usual, wit...READ MORE
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ā€œCā€ Cab Stake Truck

Here is a cool toy that you can build over a few evenings or on the weekend. For even greater enjoyment build it with a young friend at hand. Leave it 'au naturel' or apply...READ MORE

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Build an Electric Guitar - Without the Fancy Tools

Instrument Project: If you’ve ever thought of building an electric guitar but didn’t like the idea of needing a number of specialized tools, we’v...READ MORE
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French Marquetry Techniques

Shop Skills: Marquetry has been adorning and ornamenting some of the most beautiful pieces of furniture in the world for many centuries. It's a craft whose det...READ MORE
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Awesome Gifts for the Dedicated DIYer in Your Home

Choosing the right gift isn’t always easy. Here are gift ideas that will please even the most finicky....READ MORE

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Quick and Easy Sharpening

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Narex hook knives at Lee Valley Tools

Used for hollowing concave forms, these hook knives are designed to take a paring cut, permitting excellent control.VISIT SITE

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Free Easy Gift Plans

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How to Build a Round Hammock

Prototype Project: If you're after a unique place to lounge in the afternoon sun and are up for a challenging build, this round hammock might be the answer....READ MORE
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Chop Sticks

Gift Project: This hand-made set of chopsticks will make a great non-traditional gift for the sushi-lover on your Christmas list. ...READ MORE

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Top 10 Joints Intermediate Woodworkers Should Learn

As a follow-up column to our “Joints Beginner Woodworkers Should Learn” from a couple of years ago, here’s a list of 10 joints to help take your joinery skills to...READ MORE
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Hardwax Oil

Finishing Touch: If you're looking for a no-fuss, easy-to-maintain, high-quality finish, hardwax oil just might be the ticket....READ MORE
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Mys-TEAK is your quality plantation teak expert

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Add a Woven Gate to your Yard

Home Improvement: A gate is a bit like a necktie – it gives you the opportunity to add some pizzazz to an otherwise simple look. This is a unique gate that w...READ MORE
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Mailbox

Home Project: For those of you who are lucky enough to get home mail delivery, a handmade wooden mailbox gives you a chance to show off your woodworking skills to ...READ MORE
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Pen Making is Easy and Fun

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Desktop CNC Machines

Tool Technology: The top four desktop CNC options for the hobby or small professional workshop. ...READ MORE
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Save Space with a Combo

Exceptional quality, unique engineering features, and a small footprint make combination machines a worthwhile consideration.VISIT SITE

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BESSEY GearKlamp

Shop News: With the new GearKlamp, BESSEY moved the handle to make clamping easier.VISIT SITE
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From Concept to Comfort: Build a Casual Chair

Heirloom Project: Go into any furniture store or troll online... the possibilities are endless, but in the end you come away with an “off-the-rack” off...READ MORE
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Shoulder Planes

Know Your Tools: An unsung hero of a hand tool woodworker's kit, the shoulder plane can be used by every woodworker for a multitude of tasks. Although it's...READ MORE

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Layout Tools for a Small Shop

Top Ten: Assuming you already have a mechanical pencil, a tape measure and a 6" rule (you do, don’t you?), these 10 items will provide decades of accura...READ MORE
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Spray Your Way to a Gorgeous Finish

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A Sawhorse: How to Build a Silent Partner

Shop Project: We don’t have to tell you how handy sawhorses are in the shop. They act like silent partners, assisting us whenever we need extra support....READ MORE

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Premium Blades For Precise Cuts

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How to Build Solid Wood Countertops

Home Improvement: Solid wood counters have been around since the beginning of time, and for good reason, as this natural material has proven to be durable, resilie...READ MORE

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Maple Key Seed Pod Box

Finer Details: The fundamental design of this box is quite simple: a solid base, with routed cavities, topped off with a pair of one-piece lids. There are many opt...READ MORE
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Spiral Cutterheads Outperform

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10 Woodworking Rules of Thumb and Exceptions

You know the old saying - there's an exception to every rule. This applies to woodworking, too. Here are some woodworking rules of thumb, along with why each rule is valid, and...READ MORE

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Sienci Labs LongMill Benchtop CNC

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Polishing and Buffing a Finish

Wood Finishing: With the right tools and a systematic approach, it’s not hard to get that gleaming finish of your dreams. ...READ MORE
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Precision Panel Sanding

For any woodworker who does a lot of sanding, particularly of shop sawn veneer and wide panels, a drum sander is a godsend.VISIT SITE

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Fast and Accurate Nailing

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Straight Carving Gouges

Tool Comparison: Carving is a great way to add individual expression to your custom furniture. We reviewed products from five manufacturers to help introduce you t...READ MORE

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A Spoon Carver's Toolbox

It’s important to have a place to store your tools. While this toolbox was specifically designed to hold spoon-carving tools, there’s no reason you couldn’t desig...READ MORE
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Table Tops and Wood Movement

Wood Science: Most people have seen one form or another of failed table tops. Sometimes they crack down the middle. Sometimes they are so badly warped that they&rs...READ MORE
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Good Tools Last

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Make that special someone something special

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Trent Watts

Canadian Quotes: …on dreaming, building things and cow udders. ...READ MORE
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Create New Design Possibilities

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