From the Archives: Adding an Inlay Strip to a Turned Bowl
It’s called bolection turning, but don’t let the fancy word fool you. It’s easy to do.
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Fix Uneven Chair or Stool Legs
A simple table saw technique levels four legs in no time flat. Rock-n-roll. That’s what four-legged pieces have a habit of doing – even with perfect joinery and a careful…
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Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs
Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs When I built my workbench, I drilled round bench-dog holes in the top so I didn’t have to cut square mortises. Being a thrifty sort, I didn’t…
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Upholstery for Arm Chairs
You’ve built your chair, and all that’s left is making the cushion to sit on. I may be persnickety when it comes to armchair upholstery, but I really prefer a…
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Help! I Sanded Through Veneer
Sanding through a veneer happens to everyone sooner or later. Here’s an old cabinetmaker’s trick that will salvage what looks to be a hopeless situation.
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Mid-Century Modern End Table
This table blends clean lines with clever book storage—proving good design is as functional as it is beautiful. For many years the furniture in my house was a hodgepodge of…
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