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HAND PLANES: Real Reasons to Like Them
In a world where power tools rule, hand planes still offer the chance to boost the quality of woodworking in ways you might not realize. No matter how good power tools get, there will always be jobs...
View ArticleREFINISHING A HARDWOOD TABLE 2 OF 2: Buffing an Oil-Finished Table Top
In this week’s video episode, watch . . . how a repairable oil finish is made exceptionally smooth the best way to level a surface before buffing a random orbit sander and buffing pads in action Missed...
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HOW TO BUILD STAIRS: Key Tips & Tricks
If you’re thinking of building stairs (or have a pro build them for you), you’ve come to the right place. This article explains the essentials of different kinds of stair construction, with tips you...
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MILL YOUR OWN MICRO-LUMBER: Tricks for Sawing Real Boards From Small Logs
It’s easy to look past the obvious fact that lumber comes from logs, but once you start thinking this way, interesting things can happen. It’s surprisingly easy to mill short, small logs into...
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Quartersawn Wood Lumber: Why Woodworkers Should Be Looking At The Ends of Boards
I’ve noticed that most woodworkers start assessing a board by looking at its face. But if this is where your investigations end, you’re missing out on insights that can lead to a lot of creative...
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Leaving a Legacy With Your Handiwork
Leonard Lee, famous Canadian and founder of Lee Valley Tools, died on July 7, 2016 and when that happened it got me thinking. Mr. Lee improved the lives of a lot of people with the business he started...
View ArticleWOODWORKING TRICK: How to Replace Jointer Blades So They Cut Great
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from time to time. The jointer needs this more than most. Click above to watch...
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DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor Wood Refinishing
Detail sanders are tools that help a lot with wood refinishing work, and there’s really nothing else like them on the market. Also called multitools because they can also cut and grind with different...
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HIDING WOODSCREWS: Tricks & Tips for Concealing Screws Heads (Or Maybe Not...
While it’s true that woodscrews are a strong, practical and economical way to join pieces of wood for furniture, they usually fall short when it comes to good looks. That’s why it’s standard practice...
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CROSSCUTTING LUMBER WISELY: Strategies for Optimizing Wood Quality From Each...
CROSSCUTTING LUMBER WISELY Video Feature You’ve got a stack of terrific wood sitting in your workshop and a vision for building some great cabinets. Tools are sharp, the shop is clean, you’ve got a...
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