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Using a Sliding Dovetail Rail to Secure Bookends
We mounted the bookends on a sliding dovetail rail to prevent them from falling off. This video shows how to mark and cut the notches in the sliding dovetail rails.
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Test 18-gauge Cordless Brad Nailers
Check out seven new cordless nailers from Ridgid, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, Senco, Makita, and Porter-Cable.
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Overview of the Bosch REAXX Portable Jobsite Table Saw
Back at AWFS 2015 in Las Vegas, Chris Marshall spoke to Bosch’s Craig Wilson about the features and technology behind Bosch’s REAXX Jobsite Table Saw.
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Turning Identical Half Spindles
We teach you the process of split turning. Learn how to glue two pieces together and turn them on a lathe to create matching half spindles.
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How to Upholster a Tufted Seat
Learn how to upholster a tufted bench seat. You’ll learn how to make the matching buttons, how to attach the cover material and how to secure the buttons to create the tufting.
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Making Safe Cuts Using a Custom Push Block and Zero-Clearance Throat Plate
Two safety tips for making tricky cuts on your table saw. We walk you through the problem solving process when you are faced with a challenging cut on your table saw. Don’t take chances.
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How to Turn Grecian Columns
In this woodturning lesson, Ernie teaches you how to turn a Grecian column. This is not a difficult project, but there are a few necessary design characteristics to know when turning a Grecian column.
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How to Cut Stopped Grooves or Dadoes Using a Router Table
Learn how to make perfect stopped grooves using a router table. The trick is to mark the locations of the router bit edges on the router table fence or table top.
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More Unusual Uses for Your Cordless Drill
We asked our readers what (other than woodworking) they use their cordless drills to do. The results were…interesting.
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Sharpening Tools with CBN Grinding Wheels
The best grinding wheels for sharpening your turning tools are cubic boran nitride (CBN) wheels. Learn about the advantages of CBN grinding wheels.