Repair

How to Revive a Finish
July 26, 2012

Don't rush to strip; a simple cleaning and renewal can work wonders.
UPDATED: Help a Fine Woodworker Solve a Veneer Problem
January 27, 2012

Everything was going great. I was just about to begin the finishing process when what do I notice? A chip in my beautiful rosewood veneer!
gab furniture & woodworks shop
December 10, 2011

this is my dream shop it is 24'x45' it is a project of mine that hopefully will soon come true! i've placed the machinery in order that will work for…
Woodworking for bulldozer work: A good trade
July 5, 2011

One of my summer/fall projects is to build a post & beam shed to store lumber and cord wood. The ideal place for the shed was next to the shop…
A Hide Glue Repair
April 21, 2009

Repairing an Old Desk Drawer with Hide Glue.
How to Repair a Botched Hinge Installation
April 7, 2009

See how I recovered from a mistake when installing the lid hinges on a Shaker blanket chest project.
Tablesaw upgrades
February 12, 2009

Take a look at how I spent my weekend: rewiring my tablesaw, which is more a job than you might think.
Invisible Fix for Chipped Plywood
May 1, 2008

Q: While planing the solid-wood edge-banding on a plywood tabletop, I accidentally planed through the veneer, leaving a small but unsightly nick. Can I repair this without having to remake…
First-Aid for Failing Joints
August 1, 1997

How to tackle common furniture repairs
Dealing with Woodworking Mistakes
August 1, 1992

To err is human, but clever repairs are divine

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