Fixing Mistakes

In praise of mistakes
July 4, 2023

Though it may be tempting to forget your mistakes, it's probably more useful to embrace them and use them as teachers.
My mistake
March 2, 2023

Nobody likes to make mistakes, but most of us probably don't deal with them as drastically as does Vasko Sotirov.
Workshop tip: Easy way to hide damage
October 21, 2021

Glue mixed with dry chips and dust gives a seamless patch.
Workshop Tip: Repair a bowl without taking it off the lathe
April 22, 2021

Use the tool rest as a clamping caul to reattach broken pieces.
Handplaning With Precision
December 22, 2020

You can use a smoothing plane for more than just smoothing.
Workshop Tip: Capture the Right Sawdust for Repairs
January 6, 2020

Keep bags of dust organized by wood species so you can fill gaps and make repairs.
When Spelching Makes You Feel Good
August 29, 2019

Most of the time, we take measures to avoid spelching, but as Megan Fitzpatrick demonstrates, once in awhile, spelching can help
Fixing Woodworking Mistakes
July 26, 2012

Learn how to repair common woodworking mistakes, quickly and easily
How to Fix Flaws and Mistakes
July 26, 2012

Invisible repairs that will save you from starting over
Correct a Wobbly Chair
May 31, 2012

Q: I miscut the length of my chair’s legs, and now it wobbles. What’s the best way to fix it? John Wasserman, Austin, TX A: I recut wobbly legs with…

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