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New SketchUp Version 8
I imagine many of you are aware of the new SketchUp version 8, and have already downloaded the new version. I think it is a good idea to upgrade as there are always beneficial improvements and...
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Total garage shop makeover
10 commentsFor the past 13 winters I've frozen my fingers off trying to woodwork in my Connecticut garage shop. I worked up a sweat this summer by replacing the doors, adding a raised floor, finishing the ceiling and insulating the walls. So bring on the snow, I plan on keeping warm and toasty this year.
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Build a Ryczka: Part One
1 commentThis step stool is an ideal first project for new woodworkers, and a Polish family favorite. Part Two will include a plan to download and step-by-step building instructions.
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Glory, thy name is Unifence
21 commentsI recently upgraded the rip fence on my Unisaw, installing a Delta Unifence with 50 in. of rip capacity. The fence has made such a huge improvement, it's like I bought a new saw.
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Vote for Your Favorite Woodworking Jig
1 commentCast your vote for the winner of our latest gallery contest.
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Open House at CT Valley School of Woodworking
If you're at all interested in woodworking, furniture making, woodturning, blacksmithing, or old tools, visit the 2010 open house.
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Brush Your Teeth!
1 commentRegular cleaning extends the life of your saw blades and router bits and keeps them cutting at their best.
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Start Woodworking: Build a Magnetic Wood Knife Holder
3 commentsMake a beautiful hardwood knife holder in just a few hours with a full workshop or a minimal number of tools.
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Help Us Help You Sell Furniture
13 commentsFine Woodworking is teaming up with CustomMade.com to offer readers an easier route to selling their work, and we need your help!
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Your Guide to the Coolest New Tools
1 commentWelcome to Tool Heaven: Our editors report live from the showroom floor of the 2010 International Woodworking Fair.
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Book Giveaway: Traditional Finishing Techniques from the New Best of Fine Woodworking
37 commentsLeave a comment here for a chance to win a copy of Traditional Finishing Techniques
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A Router Guide For Any Groove
Accenting your work can make all the difference between "good" and "great." A traditional touch like flutes are aesthetically appealing, but can be difficult to pull off accurately. This post will show you how to make perfectly straight and parallel grooves, in particular, flutes.
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Placing a Leather Sling on the Campeche Chair
I'm progressing with the construction of the Campeche Chair. All of the components are dry-fitted, so glue-up, shaping, finishing, and finally leather fastening are yet to do. I found a large piece...
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IWF alert: Machine-setup gauge is the best we've seen
The Betterley Una-Gauge uses a dial indicator like lots of other similar gauges, but the ingenious attachments and $200 price tag are what make this a standout.
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CNC is Knocking on Your Shop Door. Will You Answer?
40 commentsFour tool makers have introduced CNC machines sized for the small shop. They're cool, but do they make sense in a hobby or small professional shop?
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IWF Alert: A chat with the brains behind CustomMade.com
We caught up with two of the guys behind Custommade.com, to talk about what they do, how they started, and their new partnership with Fine Woodworking to bring business advice to woodworkers interested in selling their work.
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IWF alert: Avid reader offers thought for food
We treated Fine Woodworking reader Thomas Smith to lunch today at the IWF, and we came away the winners. He shared a great tip, and told us how to make better videos.
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Help Wanted: In Search of an Associate Editor
We're in search of a new tool jockey journalist. Could it be you?
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IWF Alert: Ready-to-assemble furniture contest awards student creativity
1 commentWoodlinks USA hosted a student contest at the 2010 IWF in Atlanta that challenged student woodworkers to design and make a piece of RTA furniture.
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IWF Alert: Student furniture wows crowds
2 commentsOnce again at IWF, the Design Emphasis show drew crowds with top examples of student work from around the U.S.
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