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Wobble Dado Heads
I find that I’m asked pretty frequently about wobble (adjustable) dado heads. You can’t blame folks for asking. A wobble head is a lot less expensive than a stackable head.… Read Article -
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4 Table Saw Sleds That Will Improve Accuracy
Sleds are a very valuable asset. They provide a way to allow the work piece to travel parallel to the blade or cutter head to ensure an accurate cut on… Read Article -
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Tools We Love: A “Real” Burnisher Makes All the Difference
I tried my hand at using a cabinet scraper a couple years ago and was frustrated that in spite of my best efforts to roll a proper burr on its… Read Article -
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A Bright Idea for Photographing Your Work
In an effort to better document my work (and possibly move into sales), I've begun to focus on my photography skills. One major need is light, preferably diffuse and bright-white.… Read Article -
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Countertop Connectors for Project Assembly
A client recently asked me to design a platform bed for him. Beds are always a challenge; because of the large size, they must always disassemble for transport and delivery… Read Article -
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Master the Jointer: Learn How to Use a Jointer
Many woodworking projects require the ability to render a perfectly square edge on a board. There are many ways to perform this task, but nothing matches the performance, precision and… Read Article -
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An “Authentic” Arts and Crafts Finish
There is actually no single, authentic, "Arts and Crafts finish," rather many different schools of thought and technique that comprise the totality of the discipline. It seems that people are… Read Article -
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How to Downsize a Drawer
While building a media cabinet, I broke the wise rule of "Measure twice,cut once." I made a quick measurement for depth on a drawer that would extend to be flush… Read Article -
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Log Cookies on Your Bandsaw
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… Read Article -
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Get That Chisel Sharp!
Anybody who shaves knows that a dull cutting tool is more likely to do damage than a sharp one. Same goes for woodworking chisels. You've got to get those chisels… Read Article -
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Making Your Own Turning Blanks
"I had a nice cherry tree go down in my back woods that I would like to use for turning blanks. It is about a foot to 10" across. What… Read Article -
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Through Tenons Made Easy
A Tricky Joint Simplified. Exposed joinery is the perfect blend of form and function. A well-executed joint is not only beautiful to look at but also serves to bond furniture… Read Article