How-To

Full Circle–Dishing out a tea table top

March 5, 2019

Bill Pavlak relished the opportunity to revisit the process of dishing out a large surface by hand. Not only was this a special project in and of itself, it was also a chance to prove to himself that he had in fact learned a few things over the years.
Finishes: Our Favorite Articles

February 27, 2019

Our editors have sorted through our archives for their favorite articles and videos on finishing
Tapered Sliding Dovetails by Hand

February 18, 2019

Specialty plane helps cut this self-locking joint
How to Add Strength and Style to Any Slab

February 12, 2019

Inlays transform a flawed slab into a sturdy work of art.
11 Mortise and Tenon Variations

February 11, 2019

The tried-and-true mortise and tenon comes in many forms
Chris Gochnour’s Sharpening Process

February 7, 2019

Watch a hand tool aficionado who is always looking for new ways to be a better sharpener
Designer’s Notebook: Draw, Draw, and Draw Some More

February 6, 2019

Mike Pekovich explains how he gets from that blip on a page to a finished piece of furniture
How to Create Kumiko at the Tablesaw

February 5, 2019

Smart jigs simplify this complex design
Do you put glue on one surface or two?

January 30, 2019

Bob Van Dyke and Mike Pekovich answer the age old question, and disagree
Finish Greenwood Spoons Like a Pro

December 20, 2018

I've never been able to call a spoon finished without sanding, especially the bowl of the spoon. It may be silly (no, it is silly) but not using sandpaper can…