Woodworking Skills
Project Design
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PROJECT: Crokinole Gameboard
Do you love table games? Here’s a Canadian favorite you can make with a circle-cutting jig and a router. It’s a quality gameboard that’s both easy to build and lots of fun to play!
Milling
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VIDEO: Milling a Hickory Log
Emerald from Lumber Capital Log Yard is back with a look at the milling process for hickory lumber as well as some interesting facts about this surprising lumber.
Cutting
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Tips for Planing Rough Stock
There are several ways to flatten a board. One of the most efficient ways to flatten a board is by using a powered thickness planer.
Drilling
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PROJECT: Benchtop Drill Press Table
This tricked-out table and fence system will supercharge your benchtop drill press.
Shaping
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VIDEO: Dealing with Distorted Lumber
Rob Johnstone explains four distortions common in lumber and how the Laguna PX|12 Benchtop Planer and Laguna JX|8 Jointer deal with them.
Clamping
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Veneering with a Vacuum Pump
A vacuum pump and veneer bag is a fully portable system that can be used anywhere. Here, learn some simple veneering techniques.
Finishing
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Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C
This hard wax finish has been making waves in the woodworking world with its single-coat application and coloring process.
Installing Hardware
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Installing European Hinges
These rugged, easy-to-use hinges are ideal for most shop-built cabinet projects.
Gluing
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VIDEO: Choose the Best Glue for Your Woodworking Project
Which glue would be best for a particular application? Here are some popular options.
