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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