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Issue # 212 Table of Contents |
Let Mother Nature be your co-designer as you build dazzling projects with wavy edges, bristly burrs, bark inclusions, and other “flaws” that give wood a look of unrefined beautify.
Ripping boards into thinner slabs is a snap with a bandsaw and five easy-to-follow techniques. Resawing means ripping a board standing on its edge and relies on a finely tuned bandsaw.
 Dovetail a Box in 12 Minutes!
Dovetail joints bear the hallmark of quality craftsmanship and add loads of visual appeal to most any project. Now, by using a basic dovetail jig on a router table—rather than with a handheld router—you can turn out four perfect-fitting joints in about 12 minutes. It's easy!
How to Fix Droopy Drawers
Overfilling drawers can cause their bottoms to sag or even pop loose, especially when the panel is a thin material, such as ¼ inch plywood. Fortunately, you don't need to rebuild the drawer—just make a quick fix. Here are two quick repairs for lasting results.
Build Big Furniture Legs on a Budget
Making 2-1/4 inch-square legs with straight grain on each face, such as those on the Morris chair, traditionally requires thick and expensive riftsawn lumber. You can save money and get the same appearance by bevel-ripping plainsawn ¾ inch stock and gluing up a leg. |
The 5 Stickiest Wood Glue Questions With Expert Answers
After 36 years as a chemist and customer service representative for Franklin International, Dale Zimmerman has heard just about every question relating to wood glue. These are the five most common ones, and his simple answer to each. |
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With only two posts to set and nothing to rip, you'll be relaxing in your new swing in no time. These projects feature simple joinery, screw and a few notches, for quick construction. Decorative battens and beams strengthen the arbor while providing partial shade.
Overall dimensions: 111" wide x 42" deep x 916" high |
Though it features elegant curves and a broad, solid oak seat, you'll be surprised at the simplicity of this bench's construction. To add an additional eye-catching design element, try replacing the seat with a natural-edge plank.
If you chose the natural edged top, we've included the step-by-step process on how to machine your own. |
Our version of this Arts & Crafts classic features straightforward construction with wide rails between the front and rear legs instead of numerous spindles, minimizing the amount of mortising.
And it's easy to create the gentle curve of the wide arms by laminating 3/16"-thick strips on a simple from. |
Sort through those precious scraps you have squirreled away and find just the right pieces to create this simple cradle for three cylindrical vases.
Our scrap bin yielded spalted maple, walnut, and bits of wenge. |
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True Up Your Jointer Tables
If, despite your best efforts, your jointed edges and faces aren't truly flat or joints in panel glue-ups show gaps, it's time to check the alignment of your jointer tables. Here's how to diagnose the problem and then correct it.
Prices on computer-controlled routers are falling like Cretaceous-era asteroids. Is a CNC machine right for your shop? These machines cut, shape, and carve with amazing precision.
Mahogany: Wood of Kings
Mahogany has been synonymous with luxury since English furnituremakers Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton made it their wood of choice in the late 1700s. |
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Easy Swingin' Arbor
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