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Question about Morris Bed Plans

January 24, 2011

Matt, I am trying to follow your plans for the Morris Bed -- I have enjoyed your video lectures. The pdf file for the plan states that the front legs…
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April 16, 2010

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mahogany wood

February 5, 2009

Matt, I had a problem yesterday ripping 8/4 African Mahogany with my table saw. It's the PM2000 5hp sp, what happened is it bogged down and I mean way down. I…
Butcherblock Countertops

January 16, 2009

I have recently been asked to make a buthcerblock countertop and have been told they are quite difficult. Some say you need to put rods through it, others say it…
workbench finish

January 10, 2009

I've just built the workbench from season 2 getting started. Do you suggest a finish for MDF and an edging material? thx
Cupping Wood

December 16, 2008

Making drawers- Have machined boards and cut to dimensions, do to delays they have cupped. How can I fix. bl
sanding question

December 15, 2008

hi there!1 I`m a beginner woodworking student and the other day we built a bookcase which was sanded after being assembled. I was wondering: isn`t it much better to sand…
Bed Rails

December 2, 2008

I plan to build a queen size captian's bed of walnut. I plan that the rails will be attached only to the head and foot boards. The drawers will float off…
Wooden entry door

November 19, 2008

I'm building a custom wooden entry door for a customer and have a question about the glue up. I'm using stave core for the rails and stiles, and my bottom…
Plans for Step Tansu

November 13, 2008

Where can I find plans for a Step Tansu or Kadian Tansu? I've seen pictures in Fine Woodworking, but no plans. Please help if you can.