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Accurate method to inlay 1″ square ebony pegs with chamfered edges?

May 15, 2010

Job: white oak fireplace surround and bookcases. The front facade of this mantel I'm building is based on a design by Mario Rodrigeuz. I've never had to do something like…
Streaks in Spar Varnish Finish

March 11, 2010

I have been using a Spar Varnish mix, based on recommendations from several Fine Woodworking authors, including G. Hack. L. Schleining and R. Johnson. These recipes vary from author to author, but…
Brass Screws

February 21, 2010

I am working on a small box and I am having a hard time finding #4 screws 3/8" long. I would like to have the screws in steel for the…
Future review – Grizzly Extreme 5HP saw

January 25, 2007

Asa - I saw the video for the Grizzly G0606 12" 5HP cabinet saw from the 2006 IWF show. I am really interested in this saw but would like the…
Packing Furniture

January 24, 2007

I can't find any articles on packing and shipping furniture. For example, I need to pack and trailer several items from jewelry box size to large sofa table, to an…
Looking for plans for a “deacon’s bench”

January 19, 2007

A customer of mine would like me to build her a "deacon's bench". After a long search, I found a few pictures (it's like a church pew, only shorter: for…
one too to join them all . . .

January 13, 2007

Asa, Now that you've reviewed the Fesstool morticer, which would you recommend for the home woodworker, it or the Leigh Mortising jig? Ignore the cost differential. I'm talking about general…
new Delta Drill Press

January 4, 2007

I am wondering how much the new Delta 17-959L Drill Press will sell for? I am going to purchase a new DP but I'm not sure if I should get…
The Digital Age.

December 20, 2006

Hello and Happy Holidays: I wonder are you considering to publish your magazine in digital edition or provide this option. As for the furniture plan are you considering publishing them…
Woodworker’s Kitche

November 2, 2006

In 'Touring a Woodworker's Kitchen' video on Scott Gibson's kitchen cabinets, he talks about incorporating a lazy susan that does not have a bar which allows for more storage space. Having only recently…