Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs
Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs When I built my workbench, I drilled round bench-dog holes in the top so I didn’t have to cut square mortises. Being a thrifty sort, I didn’t…
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Woodworking Posts
Upholstery for Arm Chairs
You’ve built your chair, and all that’s left is making the cushion to sit on. I may be persnickety when it comes to armchair upholstery, but I really prefer a…
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Help! I Sanded Through Veneer
Sanding through a veneer happens to everyone sooner or later. Here’s an old cabinetmaker’s trick that will salvage what looks to be a hopeless situation.
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Mid-Century Modern End Table
This table blends clean lines with clever book storage—proving good design is as functional as it is beautiful. For many years the furniture in my house was a hodgepodge of…
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Omtech 60W Autofocus MOPA Fiber Laser Review
Tool: MOPA 60W Autofocus Fiber Laser Marking Machine Shop Now Manufacturer: Omtech MSRP: $3599.99+ Over the past few years, I’ve developed a growing interest in adding lasers to the shop—especially fiber…
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Mike’s In-Between Planes
Mike shows off his collection of “utility planes,” which offer the delicacy of a block plane paired with the heft of a bench plane.
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