Take Two
What to do when a project fails? Turn it into something else. Some time ago I talked about a project my daughter requested, repairing a cherry dining chair that had split and fallen apart. I mentioned at the time that …
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Mitered Door Frames
Mortise and tenon joints are the best way to go. For a new look in cabinet doors, try mitering the corners. This simple design, as elegant as a picture frame, can dramatically change the appearance of a cabinet. There’s a …
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Tool Review: Infinity Tools Adjustable Drill Depth Stops
Smart depth stops for drilling
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Toggle Clamp Sanding Block
I made this quick-release sanding block from four pieces of 1/2″-thick birch plywood. The top three pieces are glued together. Wrap a quarter sheet of sandpaper around the bottom piece and slip on the top assembly. The toggle clamp locks …
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Workshop Charging Cabinet
Build the perfect place to store and charge your growing collection of batteries and cordless tools. Cabinet making is a great skill to have, and once you successfully tackle your first cabinet, you’ll have confidence to make another. Plus, you ……
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Silky-Smooth Polyurethane
Every woodworker I know uses water-borne polyurethane. Of all the ways I’ve seen to get a silk-smooth finish, abrasive, steel-wool substitute pads are by far the best. The coarseness of the pad determines the final sheen. A green pad (0) …
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