Posts Tagged ‘cabinetry’

Sideways Squeeze

February 26th, 2010 by Chris Marshall
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For the June print issue, I’m building a big plywood shop project. Several pieces in the project include some rather thick edging strips, which can be difficult to clamp tightly in place. Especially when they’re on the ends of an 8-ft. sheet of plywood.

I’ve used thicker edging before in a few projects, and each time I’ve wondered about those funky C-clamps made for jobs like these. They’ve got three screw jaws instead of just one—the most helpful being the third that runs through the spine of the clamp, perpendicular to the other two.

Well, last week I took the plunge and bought a half dozen to give them a try.

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April Issue Uncovered

February 12th, 2010 by Chris Marshall
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Despite the snowy prospects here in Minnesota, it’s time to think spring. To that end, we’re happy to announce that the April print issue of Woodworker’s Journal is headed to your mailbox and should be arriving shortly. With any luck, it will bring us all warmer weather and longer days! Here’s a quick look at some of the great new content you’ll find inside:

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Not So Serious Business

February 8th, 2010 by Chris Marshall
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Most of my projects don’t get many laughs. Or at least, I don’t intend them to.

I bet you’re probably in the same boat. We woodworkers spend a lot of time thinking about form, function, good technique, the right material choices, durability, safety and so forth. Most projects have an intended and practical purpose. And, I think those are all good aims. Materials are expensive, and shop time is often pretty short. Not to mention the fact that if you actually make your living—or even part of it—from the furniture or cabinetry you build, there’s not a lot of room for funny business. You follow your plans, turn out good work and move on to the next challenge. Get ‘er done.

That’s why some lighthearted woodworking is a really nice change of pace to see now and again. Take, for instance, this little YouTube gem a friend of mine sent me recently:

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Kitchen Cabinets and Island

September 11th, 2009 by Matt Becker
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Reader Mark Davenport sent in these great photos of his recent kitchen remodel:

This is my kitchen project. All cabinets and island were made in the shop at home. Hard Maple rails and stiles are matched with figured soft maple field for all door and drawer fronts. Walnut is used fro the face frames. It all comes together for a beautiful contrast for wood lovers like me.

The project is also posted on YouTube to see project progression. Unfortunately I made the video from still pictures taken throughout the project. This means that I forgot to take too many shop photos during construction of myself. There are some shop pics but mostly shows the project from start to finish in the kitchen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIv1oRqVlag&feature=channel_page

Mark Davenport
Sioux City, IA

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