Turn a Platter
Shop scraps and a few simple techniques will get you spinning along. Large turning projects can be daunting. A large bowl, for example, requires gluing up a blank or sourcing…
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Projects
Post & Rung Standing Desk
Two classic joints build a beautiful utility piece In 2020, when we settled into our fully working from home routine, one thing became clear: sitting all day, without the prompts…
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Build A Bench Hook
The single most important hand-tool appliance is 3 sticks of wood. Owning a backsaw without owning a bench hook is like riding a bicycle without handlebars. This simple hand-tool appliance…
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The Bench Stool
An introduction I would like to introduce the second stool design build. But before doing so, I want to remind you of the intentions of this project and how they…
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Folding Workbench
A clever joint locks the top and base into a rock-solid unit. “Have chisel, will travel.” As an itinerant carver, teaching classes here and there, I’ve always wanted a bench…
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Router Dado Jig
Take the tool to the work for quick and accurate dados. The quest for accuracy in woodworking is often like trying to find your way out of a maze. Make…
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