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Best Practices for Cutting and Shaping Curves

October 16, 2019

In this project video on building a bookcase, you'll learn how to lay out, cut (with a bandsaw or jigsaw), sand, and smooth curved surfaces.
How to Make a Two-Part Bending Form

October 7, 2019

Brian Boggs designs his two-part bending forms so that they mate exactly only after the laminates and cauls are in place; if they match with nothing between them, the fit will be imperfect once the laminates and cauls are loaded.
How to Draw an Ellipse

October 2, 2019

Bob Miller argues that with a few simple formulas and a clever jig, it becomes possible to draw and cut ellipses of any size and add this stately and pleasing shape to your work.
Add a Bead to a Curved Apron

September 27, 2019

Mike Korsak demonstrates his technique using a two-part bending form and shopmade bead stock from six layers of rosewood veneer
Modern Desk: Backsplash and Bottom Apron

August 27, 2019

Tim Rousseau discusses his joinery choices and demonstrates how to use a shaper and tablesaw to shape and contour the last of the desk components.
A Trick For Drawing Shallow Curves

August 27, 2019

Craig Thibodeau demonstrates a simple jig that makes it simpler to draw large single-radius curves
Modern Desk: Making the Desk Top

August 20, 2019

Once the desk top is trimmed to size, create the edge profiles and cut the joinery.
Great Results with a Belt Sander

August 14, 2019

It's noisy and it's dusty, but in a pro shop like Chris Becksvoort's, it's hard to beat the belt sander for producing great results quickly.
Workshop Tip: Guide Pin Lets You Bandsaw and Rout Curves with the Same Jig

August 8, 2019

Template routing is easier and more accurate when you do the initial trimming on the bandsaw using this guide pin.
Modern Desk: Curved Legs

August 6, 2019

Use the tablesaw to taper the legs, and a router and pattern to shape the curves.

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