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SketchUp to shop: Coopered container

March 24, 2021

In this video, SketchUp guru Tim Killen uses the scale tool in an interesting way on this coopered container.
Women’s History Month and Fine Woodworking

March 23, 2021

An eye-opening series of Instagram posts sparked some inspiring discussions—and some that weren't so inspiring.
Herding apprentices

March 22, 2021

Vic tries placing his dust collector center stage in the shop, and finds a host of benefits from the arrangement.
Tongue-and-groove joints by hand

March 18, 2021

For the tongue-and-groove joint, there is only one hand-tool method that Megan Fitzpatrick teaches, and it takes a specialty plane: the No. 48 or No. 49.
Working with nested SketchUp components

March 17, 2021

There are many ways to leverage components to make your SketchUp workflow easier and faster.
STL236: Does a jointer save you money?

March 12, 2021

Mike, Barry, and Ben debate if every piece needs the strength of dovetails, cast iron vs. aluminum on bandsaws, whether a jointer saves you money, and the lifespan of tool tests.
Our favorite outdoor furniture projects

March 11, 2021

While it might be old news for some of you, it's finally starting to feel like spring here in Connecticut. This week, we've had two days where we were able…
7 things about hand-cut mortise-and-tenon joints

March 10, 2021

People think hand-tool woodworking is peaceful and quiet. That’s often true, but not when it comes to chopping mortises.
Finding my passion while riding a motorcycle

March 8, 2021

Sometimes it takes almost losing a thing before you remember how much it means to you.
An inside-out turning

March 3, 2021

Tim Killen demonstrates how inside-out turning can be duplicated using SketchUp.

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