August 2009
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Making the Most of Your Router Bits: Multi Profile Bit
The Multi Profile Bit is the first in a series that will cover router bits made to help you perform difficult router tasks more easily, the proper ways to set up & use them, and tips for getting the best results.
Skill Builder: Miter Joints
There are lots of different ways to cut parts for a basic miter-joined frame
Skill Builder: Basic Butt Joints
Butt joints can be used in a lot of different ways to join two boards or panels: edge to edge, end to side, end to edge, etc. To make a simple square or rectangular frame, cabinet, box or drawer using butt joints is very easy.
John Sindelar's Tool Collection
In the August 2007 issue of
Woodworker's Journal,
we featured John Sindelar & showed some of the tools he's collected over the past 30-plus years, but didn't have room for everything.
Dresser Valet Directions
This multicolor stained mitered box with brass inlays makes a neat place to house your pocket contents.
Greene & Greene Inspired Bedframe
The centerpiece of our Greene & Greene-inspired bedroom suite, this bedframe features both solid mahogany and selected Honduras mahogany veneer.
Woodworker's Journal Router Database
Looking for a new router? Check out our searchable router database to find the perfect match to the features you're looking for!
Greene & Greene Inspired Dresser
This chest is influenced by a Greene and Greene chest of drawers first viewed at the Gamble house in California. Among many other factors, I was especially drawn to the staggered drawers and the small mirror.
Making the Most of Your Router Bits: Sash Bit
The second in our complex router bit series is the Window Sash bit set.
Evolution Offers Versatile Line of Power Tools
Chris Marshall talks with Evolution Tools at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
A Closer Look at SawStop's 10" Table Saw
Chris Marshall talks with SawStop at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
A Sneek Peek at GripRite's Economical Nailers
Chris Marshall talks with GripRite at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
Mythic Brings Non-Toxic Paint to Woodworking
Chris Marshall talks with Mythic Paint at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
New planer from Festool
Chris Marshall talks with Festool at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
Duragrit Brings Carbide to the Sanding Process
Chris Marshall looks at some new products from Duragrit during the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
New Products from Craftsman
Chris Marshall talks with Craftsman Tools at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
Gladiator GarageWorks from Whirlpool
Chris Marshall talks with Gladiator GarageWorks at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
Rockwell is Back!
Chris Marshall talks with Rockwell Tools at the 2009 International Builder's Show in Las Vegas, NV
Small Drivers, Big Impact
Don't be fooled by their small size! These six little drivers are workhorses.
Classic Drop-leaf Table
A time-tested design inspired by a project that first appeared in Woodworker's Journal back in 1990.
Table Saw Joinery
Our field editor presents four rabbet joint styles you can make easily on the table saw.
Cherry Sideboard
This striking sideboard will add a tough of elegance to your home.
Sugar Maple
A marvelous species with a multitude of uses and some finely figured lumber.
Montana Mandolins in the Making
Luthiery in Big Sky Country
Fold-down Outfeed Table
A small-shop delight, this project is a sweet upgrade to your shop's centerpiece.
Chippendale-styled Shaker Candlestand
This beautiful candlestand is a reproduction of a Union Village original.
Getting a Grip on Clamping
The variety of clamps available to the woodworker is expanding all the time. New features and accessories all make the process of clamping easier.
Making Tapered Legs on a Jointer
If you think jointers only flatten wood, this simple technique for tapering stock on a jointer will surprise and amaze you.
Hammer Veneering
In this method of laying veneer we see the utilization of the gelling characteristic of hide glue.
Eight Letter Carving Tips for Beginners
We asked techniques editor Linda Haus to try her hand at letter carving. After several attempts she came up with the following eight tips.
Fixing Warps and Twists
When you decide to fix a specific problem of wood distortion, it should be with a goal in mind. In this example, the goal is to harvest a specific part from a board that is warped.
A Complete Washout
Switching from one sprayed material to another does not always mean stopping to do a complete cleaning sequence. More often than not, I switch from one finishing material to another simply by spraying a succession of solvents through the gun before I reload with a different, incompatible coating.
Two Must-Know Table Saw Safety Techniques
A good table saw is the centerpiece of a woodworker's shop. Proper table saw technique is one of the keys to craftsmanship. Here we explore proper techniques for two common table saw cuts.
Making Quality That Cuts
The last cut you make when turning a bowl will determine how much or how little sanding needs to be done before applying finish to your creation. This technique ensures a bowl that is as free of tearout as possible.
Resawing: Basic Hows and Whys
Resawing is a simple process when you have the right equipment — but why, some ask, go through all the bother?
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