October 20, 2008
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Tips, Techniques and Projects
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Homepage Feature
 Drum Sander Tips
Maximize your drum sander's potential....Removed dried glue...Sand really thin boards...Skew the work for best results...Joint wide boards...Sand multiple boards to a uniform size...Surface figured wood...Sand box sides....Increase the life of your sanding belts...Start at the right height...Clean sanding belts perform better...Avoid burns...Pick the right speed...and more. More...
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Project Plans on CD
SALEM SECRETARY
by Al Hudson
Price: $15.00 Click Here to Order
In late 2005, at age 88, Al Hudson started work on a lifelong
ambition-to build a stunning secretary in the grand style of 18th
century New England. Featuring double-oxbow drawers, a classic broken
pediment, flame finials, reeded pilasters, ogee bracket feet and an
elaborate series of pigeonholes behind the dropfront lid, this piece
represents one of the pinnacles of American cabinetmaking.
The complete set of six, 17" x 24" drawings, are included on this CD.
They can be printed full-size or reduced. Also include on the CD is a
copy of the article, Al Hudson - A Great American Woodworker, that
tells his story as a lifelong woodworker. MORE INFORMATION
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Quick Tip
Classy Face Frames!
I make a lot of traditional face frame cabinets and it?s always a
problem covering the raw edge of the plywood at the corners. A normal
face frame is very obtrusive when viewed from the side. My solution is
to attach rabbeted edging, as shown. This gives a finished look and the
corner can sustain minor damage without marring the veneer. With a
little easing of the corner, the face frame joint is almost invisible.
You do have to cut the top and dividers so they are set back from the
sides by the depth of the rabbet.More Workshop Tips
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Featured Book
The Great All-American Wooden Toy Book
by Norm Marshall Price: $14.95 Click Here to Order
There may well be no other woodworking project as rewarding to build as a wooden toy, especially a Norm Marshall wooden toy. Once built, these ingenious designs will provide hundreds of hours of stimulating play time for generations to come. And best of all, the designs are easy to build. Every project comes complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list, and detailed step-by-step instructions. More...
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Project Plan
 Hoosier Cabinet
Eighty years ago, before built-in cabinets were common, every modern
homemaker wanted a "Hoosier" cabinet in her kitchen. As a baking
center, it was the last word in efficient design and convenience,
packed with labor-and time-saving features. More...
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Cool New Tools
Dewalt Finish Nailers
Dremel Glue Gun
Ez-Mount Mounting System
Gator Zip Sander
General Lazor Pointer for Drill Press
Kreg jig model k4
Oneida Mini Gorilla Mobile Dust Collector
Oneway Nobg with Trim
Paslode Angled 16-gauge Finished Nailer
WMH Jet 22-44 Drum Sanders
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Build Your Skills
 Production Shop Tips
You probably have no desire to turn your shop into a factory, but even
so, it's handy to know some tricks for turning out lots of identical
parts.Maybe all of your multiples will go in one complicated piece of
furniture, like eight matching turned legs, or maybe you're making a
birthday present and you figure that while you're at it, you might as
well make a few holiday presents, as well. More... |
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