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BACK AT IT, after 15 years and three major back surgeries

September 26, 2021

I injured my back in 2006 and thought for the last 15 yrs my woodworking days were over. I had a third surgeryin 2019 and durning the pandemic I started…
hand cut dovetail keys

September 24, 2021

I recently saw a plan for a box with fluted sides and mitered corners on the Lee Valley site.The plan shows the mitered corners being reinforced with dovetail shaped keys. …
Lap joint or bridle joint?

September 23, 2021

Hello All:I'm making Shaker-evocative mirrors to hang on the wall. Approximate dimensions will be 20"X26" or so. I'll be using straight-grained fir and sapele that is 5/8" in thickness. My…
Fix Bad Tenons

September 15, 2021

Hi One of my first woodworking projects was a real overreach. Before I had learned much at all I attempted the country hutch from issue #189. While the base cabinets did…
Dovetail Issue – Tops not flat (need fix)

August 31, 2021

I used my leigh jig to route some dovetails for a long box. I checked that the ends were square, but I keep getting the issue where I am about…
Live edge wood slab fixed to kitchen countertop

August 29, 2021

Hi all,I am trying to extend this granite countertop with a live edge cherry slab. What should I use to join the two surfaces together without needing legs on the…
Edge grain dovetail

August 25, 2021

Is there any company that makes router bits to create dovetail joints like the bits for tongue & groove flooring? The early Model As had dovetailed floors that I’m trying…
Saligna table repair advice

August 24, 2021

I had a dining table made by someone about 3 years ago, now the edges are splitting apart. Can I fix this and how? Another corner is separating but not…
Damn..

August 17, 2021

Last assembly of some quick 2x4 shelves for son's garage. Rushed through it and didn't overmark the rails. Now gotta remill from rough as I'm 1" short on the scrap…
Why is my table top glue up cupping?? Please help.

July 30, 2021

Hello all - newish woodworker and member here.. Here is the breakdown for my situation: Yesterday, I purchased (5) 10 foot long 5/4 S3S kiln dried red oak boards ranging between 6”-7.5”…

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