How-To

Shop Class: Offset Turning with Beth Ireland

September 9, 2021

Sign up now! Join renowned turner and beloved teacher Beth Ireland for this webinar as she demystifies offset turning.
Tips and Tricks for Handplaning

August 30, 2021

Tips and techniques for jointing edges, cleaning up end grain, and for smoothing surfaces.
How I choose the finish for a job

August 23, 2021

Appearance is just the first of many factors Nancy Hiller considers.
Step-by-Step Guide to Tuning Handplanes

August 23, 2021

How to tune up a handplane to get perfect results.
Steam-bend a spiral

August 20, 2021

Helical legs and a conical shade combine in a beautiful lamp.
Block plane meets the lathe

August 18, 2021

After using gouges to take square stock close to its finished form, Mario Rodriguez often relies on a block plane to achieve a smooth taper when turning.
How to make banding

August 18, 2021

Pete Michelinie's shares his techniques for creating a timeless furniture element.
How to Create a Charred Wood Furniture Finish

August 12, 2021

Christopher Miano shares an ancient Japanese technique that preserves wood by charring the surface.
How to prevent brad-nail blowouts

August 11, 2021

Nobody wants a brad sticking out of their drawer side. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.
How to rub out a varnish to a mirror shine

July 28, 2021

Rubbing out allows you to adjust the sheen of a finish, while removing imperfections like dust nibs, runs, sags, or bumps from the surface.

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