3 Reasons to Use Quarter Sawn Wood Display Group Article Icon Article Quarter-sawn wood costs about twice as much as plain-sawn. So, why use it? In order to understand the benefits (and extra cost) let's look at how the material is milled... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Modern Media Cabinet Part 4: Drawer Bank Construction and Assembly Display Group Article Icon Article In the previous installment of this project, we constructed the horizontal stretchers complete with tenons. Now we will focus on building the drawer bank using plywood joined with biscuits. We... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Modern Media Cabinet Part 3: Tenons and Edge Banding Display Group Article Icon Article In the previous installment of this project, we performed the milling operations on the legs, including mortises and tapers. Now we will turn our attention to the stretchers that join... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Modern Media Cabinet Part 2: Mortises and Tapered Legs Display Group Article Icon Article In part one of this series, we provided an overview of the project as well as scaled drawings. Here we will begin construction of the project, starting with the legs... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Modern Media Cabinet Part 1: Introduction Display Group Article Icon Article In need of a media cabinet to house electronics gear for a new home theater room, I went to Seth Keller (WWGOA Contributing Editor and professional designer) for design assistance.... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Repair Veneer on an Antique Display Group Article Icon Article A recent restoration job required that I replace the badly damaged oak veneer on the top of an antique table. The piece was an old salesman sample of a sewing... View Content Arrow Forward Icon