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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.... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

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.... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

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... View Content

Wood Staining Techniques: Stretch That Stain

Wood Staining Techniques: How to turn that chunky old stain into a finish you can use. A client of mine dropped a large suitcase down her stairs and snapped a... View Content