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Reed Tansu

woodtoes, member | February 26th, 2013

Commissioned in 2012 by client for private residence in Maryland. Although initial inspiration came from more traditional Tansu cabinets, some would say I have used the term incorrectly, I retained...

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Latest workbench - Puget Sound Woodworking class project

DerrickBurke, member | December 20th, 20122 comments

This is a student project here at Puget Sound Woodworking. Workbenches are a regular thing here. Enjoy!

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Behold, the Speed Tenon

AsaC, member | November 3rd, 2011432 comments

Is this the world's fastest tenon? Is this technique safe enough for the pages of Fine Woodworking magazine?

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Easy Tip for Tighter Mortise-and-Tenon Joints

epirnik, member | August 24th, 20117 comments

This simple technique takes only a minute to perform, yet it will greatly improve the fit of your mortise-and-tenon joinery.

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Make Your Own Dowels

Tom, member | August 3rd, 201137 comments

Don't bother with store-bought sticks. Making your own dowels is quick and easy and uses up those shop scraps.

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How to Cut Tenons on the Bandsaw

Tom, member | July 13th, 201123 comments

Team up your tablesaw and bandsaw to cut precise tenons quickly

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Workbench clamp for perfect dovetails

MPekovich, member | May 24th, 201115 comments

A simple shop-made clamp makes it easy to hold work in place for chopping dovetails.

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Fitting drawers to a crooked table

MPekovich, member | May 23rd, 20116 comments

I borrowed a trick from curved table construction to fit drawer runners to a table with a bowed apron.

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Bending Dovetails

jtetreault, member | February 14th, 201113 comments

OK, so I'm not technically "bending" these dovetails, but I've come up with a quick trick to fool the eye.

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Design walnut table

mayoutze, member | August 16th, 2010

For my second woodworking project I was inspired by a Design furniture store in town. I built this walnut table using 6/4" boards. To maintain a slick look the table does not have a skirt nor...

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Spring Joints: An Edge Glue-Up's Best Friend

Gary Rogowski, member | April 26th, 201011 comments

For truly solid edge joints, try putting a little spring in your boards' step.

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Some Hand Cut Tenons

ecocandle, member | January 16th, 20101 comment

Today is the 1st day of my 2nd fortnight of blogging...If you are curious what sort of antics I am up to... http://extremelyaverageone.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-have-just-two-questions.html

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Fred: A Joint by Hank Gilpin

MKenney, member | July 22nd, 20096 comments

Take a look at this innovative trestle table joint that does the work of a wedged through tenon but is much easier to make

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Tuscan trestle table ( Toscana tabella per la cucina di Pinzone )

Aurroa, member | July 13th, 2009

I just finished a Tuscan trestle table for a friend’s small Italian restaurant, and thought you might be interested in it. -made from old salvaged attic floor timbers (from his brothers...

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Shooting Board

RobPorcaro, member | July 7th, 20096 comments

A shooting board is invaluable for precise work. Here's a simple, effective approach.

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Readers Respond to Our Joinery Shoot Out

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | March 17th, 20097 comments

Analytical minds want to know: How valid was our joinery shoot out? Share your thoughts and read feedback from readers and forum members.

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Cocobola Maple Conundrum

JTrudel, member | February 25th, 2009

This puzzle box uses the basic beginning of a Turkish puzzle box, but incorporates a dual set of matching, 3 tumbler combination locks. Both sets of locks were turned from a single piece of rosewood...

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Oak keepsake box.

wood butcher, member | January 13th, 2009

This is an oak keepsake box I made in 2003 for my mother-in-law. Unfortunately she passed away before it was finished. I gave it to my father-in-law to keep memories of his special ladyDimensions...

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Show Us Your Exposed Joinery For a Chance to Win Great Prizes!

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | January 13th, 2009

Have you made a piece of furniture with exposed joinery? We want to see it. Post your photos in our gallery contest and you might win more than $150 in prizes.

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