Shaping

Workshop Tip: Turn a dowel into a drum sander

July 5, 2022

The secret is cutting a slot in the dowel
Making a complementary routing template

June 24, 2022

Bruce Eaton's two-step template process is the key to a perfect match.
Low-Angle vs. Standard-Angle Spokeshaves

June 2, 2022

The key to success with a spokeshave is understanding the cutting angles and how they work.
Clever jig for sanding ovals

May 2, 2022

Jeff Miller's oval jig features a wild mechanism that produces miraculous results.
The versatile disc sander

April 14, 2022

Often overlooked, the disc sander has earned its spot in the shop.
Flush trimming on a disc sander

April 11, 2022

We’ll show you how to use a disc sander to trim the smallest parts flush to a template.
Build a rugged, reliable steambox

April 10, 2022

If you have only a bit of steaming to do, or want to experiment before investing in a proper steambox, stovetop steaming will get you by.
Workshop tip: Insulated steambox works better

March 10, 2022

Foil-lined bubble wrap and weatherstripping make this box efficient.
5 ways of using a tablesaw L-fence

March 8, 2022

Rabbets, tenons, flush-trimming, miters, and pattern work all made significantly easier with this one simple tablesaw jig.
Kerf-bent wall cabinet

September 29, 2021

Philip Morley's small wall cabinet has sides that curve inward at the top, with an asymmetrical arrangement of drawers, door, and open shelves.

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