April 2009 #175

A Sticky Situation

April 2009 #175, Epoxy, Glue, Gorilla Glue, Hide Glue, Techniques, Titebond, Urea Formaldehyde Glue, Veneer, Wood Glue Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Six common situations where specialty glues serve you well. It goes without saying that most of our projects would be nothing more than a loose assembly of parts without the holding power of glue. Thankfully, modern adhesives are accessible, usually &#…

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A Slick Digital Angle Gauge Trick

April 2009 #175, digital woodworking, Gauge, Miter, Miter Gauge, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

I’ve found that my new digital angle gauge is a great tool for setting an accurate angle on a miter gauge. To set the desired angle, first stand the miter gauge on its face on the rip fence’s rail or …
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Benchtop Screw Stops

April 2009 #175, Bench, Screws, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Posts, Workshop Tips / Enthusiast

To create a planing stop on my workbench, I decided to go the simple route. I installed and countersunk a short row of #12 brass flathead screws near the edge of the bench, spacing them an inch or so apart. …
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Three Ways to Make Edge Joints

April 2009 #175, Edges, Spring Joints, Techniques, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

By hand or power? With a spring joint or not? One of the most important joints in woodworking is the edge joint. Without it, our projects would look like they had been built from narrow popsicle sticks. The joint …
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