How to Install a Cabinet Door
Dial in a perfect fit with even gaps all around. If you’ve ever installed a cabinet door using traditional butt hinges, you know what a pain in the butt they…
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Techniques
Improve a Coping Saw
Your saw can work better by adding washers or by changing the way you saw. When I was a kid, the first saw I bought was a Craftsman coping saw…
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High And Dry Ply
After ruining four $90 sheets of plywood by storing them on a damp floor, I came up with a simple fix: PVC feet. Cut several 12″ sections of 2″ dia….
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Throw Away Your Tape Measure
Sometimes it’s best to let your project supply the answers. You’re at work on your latest masterpiece and everything seems to be going great. After days of planning, measuring and…
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The Damp Box on Cast Iron: A Lesson in Flash Rust and Non-Abrasive Removal
July and August are notoriously humid months in the Northeast, and while our summers might not rival the stifling moisture of coastal southern states, shop owners who don’t account for…
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Hand Plane Restoration
Bringing an old hand plane back to life is simple to do, and will yield a top-notch tool. When I build a project, I use a variety of “fancy” tools…
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