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  • Beautify Doors With Divided LightBeautify Doors With Divided Light

    by Mario Rodriguez

    Learn to make distinctive glass-paned doors by following the technique Mario Rodriguez used when he made this handsome sideboard.  Rodriguez simplified the construction ...

  • Curved Bevels Made EasyCurved Bevels Made Easy

    by Geoffrey Carson

    Geoffrey Carson solves the problem of how to cut a wide bevel on the curved edge of a tabletop or other surface. The most obvious solutions—using a router or a ...

  • Do an About-Face on CabinetsDo an About-Face on Cabinets

    by Steve Latta

    If your approach to case construction has always been to build the case first and then attach a face frame, Steve Latta would like a moment of your time. His method—learned ...

  • Seven Lessons for the Aspiring Furniture MakerSeven Lessons for the Aspiring Furniture Maker

    by Monica Raymond

    If you dream of making furniture but are not sure where to begin, take some advice from Monica Raymond. She set out to learn woodworking after she built herself ...

  • Build in the Right OrderBuild in the Right Order

    by Philip C. Lowe

    You have the desire to build an elegant piece of furniture. You have the lumber, the tools, the basic skills, and the plans. You're well on your way, but the tips ...

  • Get a Handle on Your PullsGet a Handle on Your Pulls

    by Matt Kenney

    Drawer pulls are highly visible and can have a dramatic effect on the beauty of a piece of furniture.  There’s plenty to say about which pulls go with which pieces, ...

  • Tips For Finding the Best LumberQ & A: Tips For Finding the Best Lumber

    by Matt Kenney

  • Traditional UpholsteryTraditional Upholstery

    by W. Mickey Callahan

    You can make an upholstered seat using traditional materials in a time-tested way. Basic upholstery tools cost around $60, the materials can be bought online, and ...

  • Use Wide Boards Best-Side UpQ & A: Use Wide Boards Best-Side Up

    by Christian Becksvoort

  • How to Avoid Planer Snipe on Short StockVideo: How to Avoid Planer Snipe on Short Stock

    with Thomas McKenna

    Learn how to avoid snipe when planing short stock by lengthening your wood.

  • Avoid Shortcuts and Do Your Finest WorkAvoid Shortcuts and Do Your Finest Work

    by Asa Christiana

    Pressed for time? In the workshop, just as everywhere else, it's tempting to take shortcuts in the hope of getting quicker results. But this is one place you should ...

  • Make Short Work of Small PartsMake Short Work of Small Parts

    by Matt Kenney

    One of the easiest and most precise ways to make and fit small parts, such as for boxes and small cabinets, is to use hand tools and three bench jigs. The jigs—a ...

  • Better Way to Attach TabletopsBetter Way to Attach Tabletops

    by Andrew Hunter

    Andrew Hunter explains why he uses the sliding dovetail joint to secure tabletops to their bases. This construction method keeps a solid-board top flat and allows ...

  • How to Build Solid Drawer BottomsHow to Build Solid Drawer Bottoms

    by Garrett Hack

    Garrett Hack has repaired more than a few solid-wood drawer bottoms in his day, but he hasn't lost his enthusiasm for this construction method. Plywood might be ...

  • How to Mill Lumber and Cut Parts to SizeHow to Mill Lumber and Cut Parts to Size

    by Stuart Lipp

    Learn how to mill lumber into straight, flat parts using this straightforward method explained by Stuart Lipp. By keeping organized and following a logical sequence ...

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