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Inspiration from a Beginner
3 commentsHow one person used woodworking to relieve unusual stresses in his life.
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Key Subjects Indexed to Archived Posts
I've not done an analysis of questions received over the last couple years. However, it seems that some of the most frequent questions involve subjects or issues listed below. These issues have...
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Woodworking, Doughnuts, and Bacon
1 commentSometimes, woodworking makes you so hungry you'll eat anything, perhaps even a doughnut with bacon on it.
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Celebrity blanket chest for sale
Hickory and ash chest appeared on the cover of issue #203 of Fine Woodworking
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Arts and Crafts style Round Table - Stickley #603
3 commentsThe video series shows the build of two tables in parallel to illustrate the differences in materials and construction. The outcome of both tables is meant to be nearly identical, but in the process of creating the imposter, I show some nice ways to get the authentic look using different techniques and materials.
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The Not So Big Workshop
30 commentsSetting Up and Working in a 12' x 12' Basement Shop
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Free Plan: A Stylish Modern Credenza
1 commentSymmetry and subtle shadow lines give this credenza a dynamic visual rhythm. This versatile piece can serve as a buffet, office storage unit, or even an audio visual cabinet.
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Woodworking as brain-food
2 commentsA regular dose of woodworking does wonders for the brain
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Jig Design in SketchUp - A Little Reverse Engineering
4 commentsUse your model to determine the jigs or templates you need to build it in the shop.
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Making a Roubo Workbench: Part 1
14 commentsFollow along as I build a version of the Roubo workbench based on one by Chris Schwarz and another by Roy Underhill, who writes about the bench in his new book, "The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge & Edge."
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Japanese paper is a eureka moment
13 commentsJapanese paper is beautiful and dirt-simple to apply
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Making a Window Sash or Breakfront Cabinet Door
8 commentsClassic window sash and breakfront glass doors with molded muntins are challenging woodworking projects. However, I find that working through the detail design in SketchUp clears up any...
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Making a pear-shaped tea caddy, chapter 3
1 commentFinal touches on a Georgian reproduction
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Free Plan: Folding Vineyard Table
3 commentsThis is a trestle table with a twist. The vineyard table is almost as old a design as the trestle table, dating back 300 years or more. Some sources claim these tables were used by grape pickers in...
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Looking ahead: Furniture Society Conference 2009
A look back at the 2008 conference and a sneak peak at the 2009 conference in Boone, North Carolina
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