Easy way to chamfer or round a pin
Chuck it into your handheld drill, use a wooden block to hold it, and sand a perfectly chamfered tip.
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Honing in on Proportions
Small changes can make a big design difference – and help train your eye. How do you dial in the proportions on a furniture design? I used to pose that question a lot. Perhaps what makes this puzzling is …
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Makerspaces
A growing list of maker spaces across the country and abroad. Find a place with accessible machines and tools to get started in woodworking.
Wood Finishes For Students: Tung Oil
After showcasing the two most popular finishes I work with as an educator—Flaxseed oil and Shellac—I’m excited to delve into another favored option: Tung oil. Tung oil and Walnut oil stand out as a natural choice for woodworking …
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 187 — I Can’t Afford Me
On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, it’s Phil, Logan, and Dillon on a special Spring Break episode talking about listener comments, woodworking, and so much more! Special thanks to our show sponsor, Titebond. They have the glue…
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Working With Live-Edge Tops [Video]
Traditionally-trained furniture maker Martin Goebel takes you through the step-by-step process of making a live-edge solid-slab top. Follow along and learn: Why bark — while appealing — isn’t a good thing How to remove bark without damaging the e…
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