• WOODSMITH: Indexing Jig

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    I’ve come to believe that there’s not much you can’t do on a router table. Take a look at the latest addition to my collection of router table tricks. Continue reading: “WOODSMITH: A Indexing Jig”.

  • SHOPNOTES: Custom-Fit Dadoes

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    I like this:) Since plywood rarely measures its stated thickness, cutting dadoes to fit a plywood panel can be a frustrating trial and error process. But I’ve been using a no-measure technique that gives me a perfect fit every time. Continue reading: “SHOPNOTES: Custom-Fit Dadoes”.

  • WOODSMITH: Handsaw Rack

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    oh i can’t beleive it In my small shop, efficient tool storage is a never ending challenge. HereÂ’s a look at one minor success. Continue reading: “WOODSMITH: Handsaw Rack”.

  • SHOPNOTES: Read the Grain

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    thats funny Jointers work great to straighten an edge and flatten the face of a workpiece. But getting rough surfaces and chip out can be frustrating. Thankfully, the solution is pretty simple. Continue reading: “SHOPNOTES: Read the Grain”.

  • WOODSMITH: Rattle-Free Doors

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    this is so true Raised panel doors can be the perfect complement to a traditional project. But loose panels that rattle in the frame can spoil the desired effect. Take a look at a simple way to keep your raised panels “quiet.” Continue reading: “WOODSMITH: Rattle-Free Doors”.

  • SHOPNOTES: Table Saw Cover

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    how doe this impact my state I use the top of my table saw as an extra worksurface in my small shop. But I want to protect the top from glue drips or finish spills. So I came up with a simple add-on. Continue reading: “SHOPNOTES: Table Saw Cover”.

  • WOODSMITH: Countersink Tip

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    does anyone know when this will take effect Let me show you a simple tip that saved me from my forgetfulness. Continue reading: “WOODSMITH: Countersink Tip”.

  • SHOPNOTES: The Perfect Push Block

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    Rome wasnt built in a day! A good push block keeps your hands safe while ripping and gives you firm control of a workpiece. When it comes to ripping small pieces, I’ve found the perfect push block – and it doesn’t cost a penny. Continue reading: “SHOPNOTES:The Perfect Push Block”.

  • WOODSMITH: Adjustable Assembly Table

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    and i though i was the only one to see it this way When building a project, I don’t like to stoop and I don’t like to stretch. So I came up with a quick way to adapt the height of my workspace to the job at hand. Continue reading: “WOODSMITH: Adjustable Assembly Table”.

  • SHOPNOTES: Shop-Made Pull

    Updated: 2011-05-29 16:57:43
    blog updated each day, visit us again One easy way to customize the look of a project is to make your own door and drawer pulls. And it’s a great use for some special pieces of scrap wood. To make one yourself, take a look at this simple technique. Continue reading: “SHOPNOTES: Shop-Made Pull”.

  • Furniture on Your Walls – The Basics of Custom Made Millwork

    Updated: 2011-05-28 02:23:57
    Custom at Home Furniture Home Décor Custom Lighting Custom Home Remodeling Custom Bathroom Custom Bedroom Custom Entry Hall Custom Garage Custom Home Office Custom Kitchen and Dining Custom Library Custom Living Room Custom Outdoor Furniture Custom Rec Room Custom Wine Room Custom at Work Custom Commercial Bars and Wine Rooms Custom Commercial Furniture Custom Conference Tables Custom Liturgical Furniture Custom Office Desks Custom Retail Display Custom for You Custom Accessories Custom Cars and Automotive Custom Hobby and Recreation Custom Jewelry Custom for Kids Custom Music and Entertainment Custom to Remember Custom to Wear Custom Wedding and Bridal Custom Outdoors Custom Garden Décor Custom Hot Tubs and Saunas Custom Outdoor Furniture Custom Outdoor Installations Custom Outdoor

  • Making Tools with John Economaki

    Updated: 2011-05-27 19:28:54
    The TS-2 Master Try Square is one of two tools that started Bridge City Tools (the other was the SA-2 Scratch Awl), and for our next issue, John Economaki is writing a bit about his own history, the history of his company, and about how to make the TS-2 (which is no longer in production [...]

  • 3/4″ Up-cut Spiral Router Bit

    Updated: 2011-05-27 16:27:26
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  • Deadline Near for VeneerTech Challenge

    Updated: 2011-05-26 19:01:25
    June 1st is the deadline for submitting your entry to this year's Veneer Tech Craftsman's Challenge. This annual contest seeks the best veneer work, and prizes are awarded to the craftsperson who makes the piece, and also to the supplier of the veneer used in the grand prize winning entry, as well as the sales [...]

  • Shellac, Linseed Oil, & Paint – Traditional 19 Century Woodwork Finishes, done, but can’t post for some reason

    Updated: 2011-05-26 17:54:03

  • Join Me at the Huntbench

    Updated: 2011-05-25 14:10:35
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  • The WIA 2011 Schedule (It’s even color-coded)

    Updated: 2011-05-25 04:45:46
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  • Home Grown Arts & Crafts in West Virginia

    Updated: 2011-05-25 01:58:10
    My roots are in West Virginia, and while I often think that is something to rise above, there are times that it feels like home to be there, and things to be genuinely proud of. As Glen Huey and I headed to MESDA a couple weeks ago, we drove through the mountains and as luck [...]

  • A Few of My Favorite Holes

    Updated: 2011-05-25 01:53:36
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  • New: Veritas Dual Marking Gauge

    Updated: 2011-05-24 01:11:40
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  • Ask an expert – wood products and tips – Part II

    Updated: 2011-05-23 20:15:12
    Custom at Home Furniture Home Décor Custom Lighting Custom Home Remodeling Custom Bathroom Custom Bedroom Custom Entry Hall Custom Garage Custom Home Office Custom Kitchen and Dining Custom Library Custom Living Room Custom Outdoor Furniture Custom Rec Room Custom Wine Room Custom at Work Custom Commercial Bars and Wine Rooms Custom Commercial Furniture Custom Conference Tables Custom Liturgical Furniture Custom Office Desks Custom Retail Display Custom for You Custom Accessories Custom Cars and Automotive Custom Hobby and Recreation Custom Jewelry Custom for Kids Custom Music and Entertainment Custom to Remember Custom to Wear Custom Wedding and Bridal Custom Outdoors Custom Garden Décor Custom Hot Tubs and Saunas Custom Outdoor Furniture Custom Outdoor Installations Custom Outdoor

  • Using Cutting Diagrams

    Updated: 2011-05-23 16:27:44
    Ever wondered how to figure out how much material you need to buy for a project? A board foot estimate is a start, but consider laying out your parts on cutting diagrams as well for greater estimating accuracy. Here's what to keep in mind.

  • Flatten a Workbench’s Top in 5 Minutes

    Updated: 2011-05-23 15:41:20
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  • French Workbench Class – Day 6

    Updated: 2011-05-22 20:03:27
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  • WIA 2011 Class Descriptions, Exhibitors & More

    Updated: 2011-05-22 01:05:41
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  • P. Guarneri tuning peg lathe

    Updated: 2011-05-21 23:57:07
    After finding photographs [see image below] of the rare tuning peg lathe used by Antonio Stradivari to make turning pegs, I realized I had an almost identical bow lathe.  This is a reciprocal bow lathe like those used by watch and clock makers.  This is slightly more fancy than the one in the Strad collection [...]

  • French Workbench Class – Day 5

    Updated: 2011-05-21 03:19:49
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  • Curvy Jewelry Box

    Updated: 2011-05-20 07:00:43
    This unique project could arguably be considered more beautiful than anything that could be put in its drawers.

  • French Workbench Class – Day 4

    Updated: 2011-05-20 04:18:39
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  • Southern Furniture Book

    Updated: 2011-05-19 16:16:10
    We've received a lot of good questions, suggestions and comments about our upcoming book on furniture from the collection of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) – thank you! Many readers have commented that the selection we posted doesn't fully represent all the many types of furniture built in the South – and [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularWoodworking/~4/Mn8-vMOnTNs" height="1" width="1"/

  • Christopher Has a Cruel Streak

    Updated: 2011-05-19 14:43:29
    This week, Christopher is in Berea, Ky., at Kelly Mehler's School of Woodworking where he's teaching a class in building a French bench (you can read about and watch videos of his exploits over on his blog). Usually when he's out of town, Chris takes all his favorite hand tools along for the ride, but [...]

  • French Workbench Class – Day 3

    Updated: 2011-05-19 04:05:58
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  • Shellac, Linseed Oil, & Paint – Traditional 19th Century Woodwork Finishes, off to the printer

    Updated: 2011-05-16 23:05:41
    Well that magic moment has finally come and Shellac, Linseed Oil, & Paint… if finished and off to the printer.  I am not sure how many times I have read the text on the screen, the next time I read it, I will have a physical copy in my hands.  Here is the final version [...]

  • Blown Oil or how to ‘boil’ raw linseed oil with air

    Updated: 2011-05-14 14:22:49
    This is one of the more interesting things that you can do with raw linseed oil.  Why you may ask?  It turns raw linseed oil into ‘boiled’ linseed oil by beginning the polymerization process by introducing oxygen.  And I am not making this stuff up. This is a half a gallon of raw linseed oil that [...]

  • Apothecary Cabinet

    Updated: 2011-05-13 07:00:05
    This stunning piece showcases some beautiful stock, wonderful details, and spot-on hardware selection.

  • Woodworking Projects: Building Cabinets 101

    Updated: 2011-05-13 02:28:06
    Before you ever see an article that I have written for this site, it is reviewed twice. Once by my wife who looks for grammatical and spelling errors, and then by my daughter for technical content. I will freely admit that proper use of the English language is not my forte. So with red pen [...]

  • More fun with raw linseed oil

    Updated: 2011-05-11 12:51:59
    Here is another example of just how clever our ancestors were when it came to figuring things out.  This is a process of using kieselguhr or rottenstone or Tripoli or fossil flour or infusorial earth or fullers earth or diatomaceous earth for they are all the very same thing, to turn raw linseed oil into ‘boiled’ [...]

  • The 2010 World Equestrian Games

    Updated: 2011-05-10 23:59:09
    For the first time, the games leave Europe and come to the United States ~ The 2010 World Equestrian Games are coming to Lexington, Kentucky. In recognition of this momentous event, we are offering a special discount on our Custom Carved Grooming Totes. Mention this blog post and receive a 15% discount on our Heirloom [...]

  • First Review of Shellac, Linseed Oil, & Paint…is in.

    Updated: 2011-05-08 17:10:03
    “I cannot wait to tell my art conservation colleagues and students about this superb new book!  Stephen Shepherd’s publication is filled with useful information on historic wood finishes– so much of which has been forgotten.  His book is a great resource for a wide range of people, including: artists, cabinetmakers, wood workers, restorers and conservators.  [...]

  • Woodworking and the New Woodworker

    Updated: 2011-05-08 16:11:48
    Each and every week, I take the time to read the comments that you, the readers make about this Blog.  First of all I want to thank you for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate all of the comments and suggestions.  This past week there was a comment from a gentleman, who expressed [...]

  • Oversize Pine Dining Room Table

    Updated: 2011-05-06 07:00:32
    With so many different table designs out available, sometimes the simplest design is best, especially with some nicely-figured lumber to work with.

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