Clamp-Free Rip Fence
After years of fumbling with clamps, I decided there must be a better way to attach featherboards to my tablesaw’s rip fence. Two T-tracks screwed to the fence allow me…
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 271 — Hierarchy of Panels, or: MVP (Most Visible Panel)
A project update from the cast, leather shop projects, lasers, and a discussion of the wise use of wood. Head to the Woodsmith website for more info about the projects…
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The Splinter Report: May 8th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at wood art, old canoes, and…
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Anchors Away
I’m a big proponent of anchoring tall furniture and cabinetry for the sake of safety, especially for children. In fact, I devoted a blog to the subject last year, and again just two…
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Breadboard End Joints
Cut precision joints on a large top. Breadboard ends are old devices for improving a solid-wood top. They act like cleats to hold the top flat, which is particularly important…
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Eat An Elephant One Bite at a Time
Over the last few months, I’ve been digging through back issues of Popular Woodworking Magazine. As some of you may have noticed, we’re making a few subtle changes to the…
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