Woodworking Skills
Project Design
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PROJECT: Tile-topped Plant Stand
Curved lines and quarter-sawn grain combine to make this little plant stand a pretty piece. The ceramic tile top resists water and adds an attractive accent to the dark dyed wood.
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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Band Saw Blades: Five Fast Facts
Band saw blades are the humble cutters that do amazing work.
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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VIDEO: How to Set Up and Use a Hand Plane
Learn how to set up and and use a hand plane from master woodworker, Ian Kirby. This is a free preview episode from The Way to Woodwork: Essential Starters series.
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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Finish Shelf Life, and How to Extend It
Learn how to store your finish, how to tell if it’s still any good and how to get rid of it when you need to.
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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VIDEO: Choose the Best Glue for Your Woodworking Project
Which glue would be best for a particular application? Here are some popular options.
