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Shaker Coffee Table build curved apron question
June 17, 2024

I'm building a round coffee table, shaker style, out of cherry. The top will be 36" in diameter, the legs at the top will be 1.5" square, tapering down. I…
Making dowels/bars
June 16, 2024

I'm about to make this little jig, as it seems like a very quick and easy way to make some dowels I'll need soon. I've usually just bought them, but…
Taper Sled
June 13, 2024

Way back in 2009, when I worked for a living, I made two of these Mariner Lamps. All the pieces are tapered to give it the right look. Being in…
SawStop insert plate
June 9, 2024

I purchased an extra SawStop insert plate drom which I want to make a zero clearance plate.I tries to cut a slot with dovetailled edges to slip an MDF plate.Trying…
L-fence miter joints and sled–what do you think?
May 13, 2024

I am making multiple pencil cups 5"H x 3"W x 3"L using miter/bevel joinery. I am using Matt Kenney's one runner sled on the table saw, on the side away…
How to sharpen power plane blade using jig
April 29, 2024

i work in a community tool library. We have this Bosch jig and setting guage for setting and sharpening power plane blades. We also have the attached grinder to sharpen…
Final Tapering of Table Legs
February 20, 2024

So I'm trying my hand at the "Sleek Side Table in Ash" project plan, and it's going pretty well. Ready to taper the legs with the "McLaughlin Tapering Jig." The…
MDF sharpening discs
January 29, 2024

Having recently revived my interest in green woodworking, in the form of spoon and bowl-making (and possibly some further simple carving stuff, such as chess pieces) I've been acquiring carving…
Vacuum gouge
January 15, 2024

Attached a shop vac to a piece of black pipe cut up to resemble a gouge. Chip control? Thoughts?https://youtu.be/K6yehGdMwR8?feature=shared
Finish for Mini Workbench
January 14, 2024

I made the "Latta Fun" mini work bench. I used cherry for the top. Recommendations for a finish to make it easier to clean off glue and to help sustain…

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