25 Years Later: A look back at the first FW gallery
The new department was created not just to showcase the work of our authors and readers (professionals and amateurs alike).
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Woodworking Posts
Portable Router Table Comparison
Portable router tables are a great way to save space in your shop. We’re taking a look at the different options available and laying out the differences between them. Router tables are a mainstay in any serious shop, and sooner …
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Give Your Pipe Clamps Unlimited Reach
This pipe-clamp adaptation allows just a few clamps to replace a whole stack of pipes of different lengths. And the whole system fits into a shoebox.
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A Wooden Sword, Part 2 – Shaping the Grip and Pommel
After my student finished forming the cross-lap joints (see part 1), I asked what kind of hilt they envisioned for their sword. Should the grip be tapered and rounded? Should it end with a ball-shaped pommel? Or should …
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Three Ways to Glue Up Miters
Erik Curtis shows his methods for gluing up angled cuts.
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Swing-Under Bench Tools
In order to keep my bench clear for working, yet have the tools I need close at hand, I came up with this stowable mounting system. Each of my bench tools is mounted on a board with slotted guide bars …
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