Made You Look: Trick of Hida Chidori Goushi Kumiko
The technique behind this style of kumiko, with it’s impossibly woven wood is really simpler (and smarter) than you might think.
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Joinery
The Power of Frame and Panel Joinery
Master these skills and you can build anything. From chests to cupboards to cradles, frame and panel joinery opens a whole new world of possibilities.
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How to Keep Your Tabletops Flat
Battens: Just one proven method to keep you on a level playing field. The best way to keep a tabletop flat is to make it flat in the first place and to attach it properly to a rigid frame, …
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Four Common Woodworking Joints
From butt joints to dovetails, every builder should know these essential woodworking joints —and when to use each one. The following is a small sample from the book The Complete Starter Guide to Making Wooden Boxes, written by Albert …
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French Cleat Hanger Made with Carpet Trim
Aluminum carpet trim can be used as a wall hanger. Attach one piece to the wall and the other to whatever you are hanging.
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Knife Hinges Made Easy
Chris Gochnour shows the most elegant hinge doesn’t have to be the hardest to install.
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