Stand large bar clamps in table-saw miter slots
Slots help clamps stand up, enabling a variety of glue-ups.
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Woodworking Posts
Maintaining your mental flexibility
Learn the top three ways that Owen Madden keeps his brain working hard, making him a more versatile woodworker.
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Random-orbit Buffer
To prevent rust and reduce feed friction, I apply paste wax regularly to my metal tool tables and other surfaces. It does a great job – but what a chore to buff the wax by hand! To make the job …
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What is Cupping and Why Do Boards Do It?
Getting to know the what and why of cupping lumber. In our 1960s house, many of the old-fashioned closet shelves were crafted from solid carpentry-grade softwood. It appears that the lumber for these shelves was never kiln-dried and was roughly ……
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The Patternmaker
I’ve long talked about woodworking containing a variety of disciplines such as turning, carving, scroll sawing, etc. In my opinion, there’s one type of woodworking that shaped this country (and possibly even the world)—patternmaking. Imagine building s…
Finishing pine: 4 methods, 0 splotching
Tips, tricks, and techniques (and tea!) for applying an even finish to pine—including antiquing it!
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