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Designing in SketchUp – a Planing Sled

December 16, 2012

Next semester I will be teaching a hand tools class at an adult education school with a complete woodworking shop. However, the workbenches (salvaged from a middle school) are in…
Shop Talk Live 21: Tablesaw Tech

December 14, 2012

We tackle what to look for when purchasing a used tablesaw, and what to consider when rehabbing your own vintage unit.
How To Build An Arts and Crafts Wall Shelf

December 13, 2012

Build a beautiful display piece
Bandsawn Dovetails: Tails AND Pins

December 12, 2012

Two simple jigs produce all your defining cuts quickly and easily at the bandsaw
Tips for Tops

December 10, 2012

A favorite with kids of all ages, the spinning top is a great project for woodturners to practice their spindle turning cuts.
Axes Location – Adirondack Chair

December 8, 2012

Our local woodworking group (Diablo Woodworkers) will be making several Adirondacks for a Sierra Camp for kids with cancer. I've just finished the design in SketchUp and will use it…
Adding Diagonal Bracing

December 8, 2012

Every so often I have a need to add diagonal bracing to a project. The braces on the side of this book shelf are a good example of that. In…
Fine Woodworking’s 15 Minutes of Fame

December 7, 2012

FWW editor Asa Christiana and contributing editor Christ Becksvoort become actors?
FineWoodworking.com Gets a Makeover

December 5, 2012

It's been a long time coming, but FWW.com finally got a face lift
Fine Woodworking on a prime time sitcom!

December 3, 2012

FWW editor Asa Christiana and FWW longtime author Chris Becksvoort are slated to appear on this week's episode of Parks & Recreation, a Thursday-night sitcom on NBC. To find out…