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A Woodworker and a Finisher Salute a Veteran

A Woodworker and a Finisher Salute a Veteran

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With Memorial Day upon us I wanted to pass on a story about two readers of Fine Woodworking who combined their talents to salute a veteran in a very tangible way.

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UPDATE: Dovetail Techniques with Stephen Hammer

UPDATE: Dovetail Techniques with Stephen Hammer

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See who won a copy of Dovetail Techniques

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Using end grain to make drawer front veneers

Using end grain to make drawer front veneers

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Inspired by a sideboard that appeared on Fine Woodworking's back cover, I used end grain veneers on some small drawers for a cabinet I made recently.

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What Ive Learned About the Online Woodworking Community

What I've Learned About the Online Woodworking Community

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My recent dumb comments on our podcast, Shop Talk Live, led me to a new understanding of the online community and what it means to be a good citizen there

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Salute to a Tree Lover

Salute to a Tree Lover

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If you care about trees – and what woodworker doesn’t – you’ll want to know about Frank Knight.

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Woodworking classes, resort style

Woodworking classes, resort style

New school offers classes in a mountain retreat setting

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Gearing Up for a Workbench Video Workshop Series

Gearing Up for a Workbench Video Workshop Series

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Lumber, materials, and hardware for a brand-new workbench have just arrived. Now it's time to film a new Fine Woodworking video series!

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Trim Plywood Edging Flush, Simply and Safely

Trim Plywood Edging Flush, Simply and Safely

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Sometimes it's better to bring the workpiece to the router

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Turning bowls for hungry souls

Turning bowls for hungry souls

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Houston furniture maker Clark Kellogg is in the midst of a 100 day project. He's turning 1 bowl a day. The 100 bowls will be sold and the money goes to Houston Food Bank.

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Get an Edge Up on Your Shoulder Plane

Get an Edge Up on Your Shoulder Plane

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A bit of work on the blade makes a big difference

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How to make a sacrificial rip fence that never wears out

How to make a sacrificial rip fence that never wears out

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On a recent trip to Michael Fortune's shop, I picked up a cool way to make a sacrificial fence that partially buries your dado set.The best part about it is that the blade never cuts into the fence.

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UPDATE: Google SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers - The Basics with Dave Richards

UPDATE: Google SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers - The Basics with Dave Richards

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See who won a copy of Google SketchUp Guide for Woodworkers - The Basics

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Fine Woodworking On the Road: Come out and see us

Fine Woodworking On the Road: Come out and see us

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Catch a class or attend an event with one of Fine Woodworking's contributors.

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Scrap Copper Makes a Great Door Pull

Scrap Copper Makes a Great Door Pull

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Hand-hammered copper hides a magnet on a cabinet door pull

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UPDATE: Windsor Chairmaking by James Mursell

UPDATE: Windsor Chairmaking by James Mursell

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See who won a copy of Windsor Chairmaking

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Community woodshop opens in Philadelphia

Community woodshop opens in Philadelphia

Pay-per-use shop time starts at $39.

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Free Chapter Download From Woodworking 101

Free Chapter Download From Woodworking 101

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Download a free chapter from our new book, Woodworking 101

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Seeking Shop-Storage Solutions

Seeking Shop-Storage Solutions

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Send us your ideas for shop-storage solutions

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Period Furniture, Old & New, Exhibition in Hartford, CT

Period Furniture, Old & New, Exhibition in Hartford, CT

The Connecticut Historical Society and the Society of American Period Furniture Makers have collaborated on a show presenting original pieces and modern reproductions along side each other.

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An unexpected family reunion

An unexpected family reunion

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What are the odds? When these woodworkers looked at the magazine's most recent Readers Gallery, they got quite a shock.

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