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    • A Trick for Cutting Smooth Curves on the Bandsaw

      Using the back edge of the bandsaw blade to pivot through curves leads to less waste and more accurate cuts

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      How to upholster a slip seat

      Michael Mascelli demonstrates how to create a finished, professional-looking upholstered slip seat.

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      Japanese joinery in practice

      The Japanese craft of tekizami, hand preparation of timber by craftspeople, is not commonly seen in great detail by other than the masters who build with it.

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      Philip Morley's small wall cabinet has sides that curve inward at the top, with an asymmetrical arrangement of drawers, door, and open shelves.

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