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Log Cookies on Your Bandsaw
on Apr 04, 2011
I recently received a request from a co-worker to supply 30 log slices about 8 in diameter and 1-1/2" thick. Her plan was to use them as a base for candles on the dining tables at her wedding reception. I have to say, the concept went past me until we attended her wedding. The room was dimly lit, but the candle light on the bark edge had a wonderful effect. I've also known people to make stool seats and small tables from discs like these. Read More »
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Between the Studs Display Shelves
on Jan 24, 2011
My wife loves the look of built-in furniture and cabinets, so when I finished a family room in our basement I wanted to incorporate some built-in cabinetry. The challenge that I faced in designing this was that the room was relatively small, and we had many items that we wanted to incorporate, so space was at a premium. We opted to go with zero footprint built-in display cabinets, tucked between the wall studs, which met our design objectives and allowed us to use the room space for other purposes. Read More »
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Tenoning Jig How-To
on Mar 23, 2010
There are many different ways to cut tenons. Bruce Kieffer has strived to make them faster and more accurate, so that you can benefit from the time he has spent refining his techniques. Read More »
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Craftsman Style 5x7 Picture Frame
on Dec 16, 2009
This attractive, straight-grain rift-sawn white oak and walnut picture frame, with its decorative protruding plugs, is probably just what you're looking for. Read More »
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Small Precious Box
on Dec 16, 2009
Make this small box in an afternoon. It's easy to make, using a dowel as a hinge pivot, so there's no need to mortise for hinges and drill for screws, which saves tons of time. Read More »
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Shop-Made Coping Sled
on Aug 17, 2009
If you make cope and stick frame and panel doors, or rout the end grain of narrow boards for any reason, you need this jig. Included here is an easy to follow plan and layout on how to build one. Read More »
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CMT Enlock Jig
on Sep 05, 2008
The Enlock system creates fast, simple, rock solid joinery for a multitude of woodworking projects. At the heart of the jig, there is a CMT pattern style dovetail bit. Read More »
