How-To

Clamping tricks for mitered frames

September 10, 2019

To help clamp miters, Craig Thibodeau uses small triangular offcuts from the mitering process as clamping cauls
Side-Hung Drawers the Smart Way

September 4, 2019

Chris Gochnour explains how he installs side-hung drawers, from routing the dadoes in the case sides to making the runners to using spacers for a perfect fit
How to Use a Branding Iron

August 30, 2019

Craftspeople have been branding their work for ages, and it can be an important part of identifying a piece. Here are some tips for how to brand your work.
How To Flatten and Sand a Chest of Drawers

August 28, 2019

For Chris Becksvoort, the belt sander is a workhorse for smoothing drawer sides and for flattening the fronts of drawers to cases
Great Results With A Belt Sander

August 14, 2019

It may be noisy. It may be dusty. But in a pro shop like Chris Becksvoort's, where time is money, it's hard to beat the belt sander for producing great results quickly.
How To Make One Curve Match The Other

August 12, 2019

Craig Thibodeau’s technique uses each curve to refine the other in a back-and-forth sanding process that matches them perfectly.
Michael Fortune’s Drawing Tricks

August 7, 2019

Michael Fortune demonstrates how to modify your drafting tools to bridge the gap between precise and artistic
Video: Michael Fortune’s Design Process

August 7, 2019

In this video, Michael takes you through his design process step by step, sharing his tips for drawing and brainstorming along the way
How to Cut Half-Blind Mitered Dovetails

July 31, 2019

Follow a cabinetmaking master step-by-step as he cuts half-blind mitered dovetails
Solid Edging for Curved Tops

July 26, 2019

Craig Thibodeau demonstrates how to get a durable, beautiful edge and a flawless fit

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