Woodworking Skills
Project Design
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Style Adjustment, Thanks to Paint
Would a true woodworker paint a table and then dare to tell about it?
Milling
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Portable Sawmills: Lumber from Local Trees
Tired of paying high prices for lumber at the lumberyard? A portable sawmill could be your ticket to getting quality wood for your next project at a more affordable price.
Cutting
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Which Saw Blade Should I Buy?
How many teeth? Thin kerf or regular kerf? Blade coatings? When to sharpen? How to clean? We answer the most common questions about saw blades.
Drilling
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Drilling Holes: Five Fast Facts
Drilling holes is a task that every woodworker must do. But boring a hole and getting a good result can be two entirely different things.
Shaping
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What is a CNC Router?
Today’s desktop CNC routers can accurately cut multiple parts and can cut decorative carving. The new smaller machines are also much more affordable than their industrial big brothers.
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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PROJECT: Slab “Pond” Table
A huge slab of spalted maple found its way into our shop. It had one big problem: a hole surrounded by punky wood. So we decided to find out what pouring epoxy resin was all about.
Installing Hardware
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How to Install and Adjust Euro-Style Cabinet Hinges
Hanging and adjusting cabinet doors is a breeze with Euro-style hinges.
Gluing
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How to Use Glue with Pre-Finished Parts
Coloring wood with dye rather than a typical pigment stain can be a great choice in certain finishing situations.
