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clamping wood at a 75 degree angle

February 15, 2013

I am making a childs cradle which has four sides that are angled out at 75 degrees. I need to glue them together but my question is how to clamp…
Which Table Saw

December 7, 2011

I am getting ready to step up to a 3hp table saw. I narrowed it down to Saw Stop Professional or Powermatic 2000 52'' saws. My main concerns are table…
3-2-1-finish

May 9, 2011

Can this method be used on stained wood ?
Storage of finisd product

April 13, 2011

I am building keepsake boxes in small runs and after they are done and finished (wipe on poly) what would the best way to store them to control the wood movement ?…
Question about zero clearance insert for Porter Cable Jobsite table saw.

April 9, 2011

So far I have not been able to find a zero clearance throat plate for this saw or for that matter, any information on making one. I understand a jobsite…
pencil post bed

April 3, 2011

I am building a table saw jig for making 80" long tapered posts from an article in woodsmith no. 153 2004 and have the front the rear pivot blocks made…
Advice needed on building patio doors

February 28, 2011

Am in the progess of rebuiding my sunroom and presently have a plan for making a French door for the main entrance. However, am wanting to make 3 sliding glass…
Cabriole Leg

December 26, 2010

I have never made a Queen Ann leg and was watching Philip Lowe 's vidio for some guidance. It appeared to me that he puts a transition block only on…
allowing for expansion

November 16, 2010

i am just getting started in wood working. i am looking for a book or articles that go into great detail about the expansion and contraction of different types of domestic…
Tambour door

October 10, 2010

I am planning to make a tambour door that is to roll down over a desk. I have a general idea how to go about it but is stuck on what…