Tricks of the Trade
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VIDEO: How to Enlarge Gridded Drawings
Don’t want to blow up a smaller drawing to full-size? Chris Marshall shows you how to plot out a gridded template onto a large piece.
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VIDEO: How to Minimize Thickness Planer Snipe
Whether you use a stationary planer or one of the many benchtop planers on the market, you’ve probably wondered how to deal with a common problem called snipe.
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Simulating Segmentation with the Scroll Saw
Creating the look of segmentation is easier than you think.
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VIDEO: How to Cut Circles with a Router Jig
You can easily cut perfect circles for your next woodworking project, using a router attached to a circle cutting jig.
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Three Ways to Attach Wood Edging to Plywood
Attaching a strip of solid wood edge banding will not only protect the edges, it will also make the plywood look more like a solid wood panel.
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Tip for Cutting Plywood Safely and Accurately
Our tip for cutting plywood safely, accurately and cleanly: instead of trying to balance the sheet across a table saw, try a foam backer board.
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How to Make Cabinet Doors with Rail and Stile Router Bits
Learn how to build cabinet door frames using a rail and stile router bit set.
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VIDEO: Making Drawer Supports in Furniture Case Construction
Ernie Conover explains several traditional wood drawer slide support options that, when properly constructed, can operate just as smoothly and effectively as new metal drawer slides.
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VIDEO: Stain Finish for Highly Figured Hardwood
Rob Johnstone explains the process for finishing highly figured hardwoods. Includes a step-by-step guide for preparing and applying the finish.
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VIDEO: How to Make Raised Panel Doors Using a Table Saw
In this video we demonstrate how to do classic frame and panel construction using just a table saw. We even create raised panels to be used in a door and drawer front.
