My philosophy on woodworking is that the use of hand tools comes first. Not because our forefathers did it that way, but because it requires the learning of the (IMO), most fundamental parts of...
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Question: How Do I Set the Correct Router Depth-of-Cut for Joints? I have trouble setting the correct depth-of-cut on my router. For decorative cuts like ROUNDOVERS and ogees I do okay, but...
Ever been working on a woodwork project and realized you made some dumb mistake? And then you had to go through the headache-inducing hassle of fixing it? Follow these 15 tips to protect your...
Whether you're working in a commercial woodworking shop, or on the first project in your garage, dust control is an important issue. With repercussion ranging from dust in your finish to...
The following is a method for cutting dovetail joints by hand. Required Tools: A sharp, thin kerf, back saw.A marking gauge or scribe.A dovetail marking template or a bevel gauge.A...