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Making a pear-shaped tea caddy, chapter 1

December 5, 2008

Getting started on a unique woodturning project.

Modifying a Dovetailed Drawer

December 5, 2008

Adding a bit of depth to a drawer.

Free Plan and Video: Stow-and-Go Router Table

December 4, 2008

Here's a quick to make router table that's sturdy, and can be knocked down, stored, and set back up with ease. It's designed for a router with a built-in lift…

Rene Russo Visits Sam Maloof

December 4, 2008

Rene Russo tours Sam Maloof's house and talks about her experience with the famous woodworker.

An Important Setup Step for Woodworkers

December 3, 2008

I'm teaching another woodworking group this week, and am reminded how important initial setup steps simplify SketchUp and reduce frustration. I described many of these steps in a February 2008…

Free Plan: Classic Lift-Lid Box

November 27, 2008

Revisit Doug Stowe's classic keepsake box with this excerpt from his book Basic Box Making. Perfect for beginners and experts, these plans can be easily adapted in size, proportions, joinery,…

Organizing, Bundling, and Printing Full-size Templates

November 27, 2008

I've emphasized often, the benefits in the shop of having full-size templates as an output from the SketchUp model. Until now, I've created these templates one-by-one, printing as jpgs or…

Free Patterns: Bread Boards and Cutting Boards

November 26, 2008

Cutting boards are a great first project for the novice woodworker, and perfect for the this time of year when quick holiday projects are in demand. Watch the video and…

Fireside Chopping: How to Make a Wooden Spoon

November 26, 2008

Ever dream about woodworking in your living room? Here's one bloke who does -- with an ax. Join one man and his dog and watch a hand-crafted spoon take shape…

Kerrville show corrals best furniture in Texas

November 25, 2008

Before last week I had never set foot in Texas, at least not outside the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. So I was looking forward to a trip to San Antonio and…