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DOUBLE-DUTY DUST CART
A shop vac and cyclone corral, plus a handy sanding station
Getting Started with CNC
A newbie’s guide to your electronic shop helper
The temporary fastener that hides its tracks
Many woodworking operations require temporarily fastening things together in a way that allows harm-free detachment.
OUTDOOR FINISHES
Dress your outdoor woodwork for success
CROSSBOW
Straight grain for straight-shooting
Door-hanging supports
When hanging cabinet doors with European hinges, I first screw the cup halves to the door and then attach the mounting plates to the hinge arms.
Corner clamping cauls
I’m an old Marine and—more often than I like—I make flag display boxes for the families of fallen comrades.
Better Doweling
Traditional dowel joints have fallen out of favor for good reason.
A Revolutionary Chair
Revolving Windsor chair with writing arm. 1775-76 Mahogany, poplar, and other woods 431⁄2 × 30 × 331⁄2 American Philosophical Society. Gift of John Kintzing Kane, 20 April 1838.
PADAUK
When seeing red isn’t a bad thing
Quilt-pattern CUTTING BOARD
This might be the prettiest kitchen helper you ever use
Saws for DOVETAILING
Whether you’re starting out or stepping up, get the saw that suits your work and budget
News & Views
News & Views
Narrow Display CABINET
Try your hand at revered joinery while creating this distinctive showcase.
An aftermarket miter gauge with brains, brawn, and beauty
JessEm Mite-R-Excel II Miter Gauge
Mohawk puts their spin on turners' finishes
Wood Turner’s and Plastic Polishes
MIKE FARRINGTON
Woodworker, content creator; a lesson in contradictions
Improvising at the TABLE SAW
Design as Jazz
THE TWIN TENON JOINT
Mortise Demystifying a classic connection
Single-Drawer SIDE TABLE
Quiet sophistication loaded with details
Stealing INSPIRATION
It’s all around you, and it’s up for grabs
On the cutting edge
Bora Portamate NGX Clamp Edge, T-Square, and Saw Plate
NAPKIN HOLDER
Dressing up one of life’s necessities
Live tail center for finials
I enjoy turning finials, ornaments, and other pieces with long, slender tips.
LEOPARD WOOD
Pretty, but tough to tame
JOINTER Tune-Up
Simple steps that yield smooth, square stock edges
BETH IRELAND: A turner turns to teaching
Boston, 2007. Beth Ireland was at the top of her game.
Outfeed: There's always one more
I was doing a little shop reorganization when I came across a coffee can with the label “MISC” written on its lid in my grandfather’s handwriting.
Turned TABLE
The sum of four discs, one spindle, and a day’s fun at the lathe
These teeny turners are simply the best
Easy Wood Tools Mini Hollower Tools