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Using a Dovetail Jig

Using a Dovetail Jig

Posted by on Jun 20, 2016 in Jigs, Techniques | Comments Off on Using a Dovetail Jig
Like many woodworkers, I had a shameful secret stashed away in my shop for years:  a commercial dovetail jig, purchased and then never used.  I’d bought it cheap at a wood show, intending to dovetail my drawers by default as a sign...
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Nine-drawer Dresser Build, part two

Nine-drawer Dresser Build, part two

Posted by on Jun 13, 2016 in Cherry Bedroom Set, Projects | Comments Off on Nine-drawer Dresser Build, part two
With my main dresser case assembled, I was ready to make and fit the walnut base and top. Base The base for this piece is pretty simple:  four legs, 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 x 7, and four stretchers connecting them.  I bought a 2 x 2 x 30-inch...
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Making a Crack Disappear

Making a Crack Disappear

Posted by on Jun 3, 2016 in Techniques | Comments Off on Making a Crack Disappear
When I was gluing up the top panel for my nine-drawer dresser, I noticed early on that I had a problem:  both ends of the boards I was using had small splits near the ends.  I didn’t have enough excess length to be able to cut them...
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Weekend with WOOD

Weekend with WOOD

Posted by on May 24, 2016 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Weekend with WOOD
I and about 219 other middle-aged and older guys gathered in Des Moines, IA recently for Weekend with WOOD, an annual event put on by the staff at Meredith Corporation, publishers of WOOD Magazine and a bunch of other lifestyle and hobby...
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Musings on Pipe Clamps

Musings on Pipe Clamps

Posted by on May 9, 2016 in Tools | Comments Off on Musings on Pipe Clamps
Unless you work exclusively on small projects or turnings, you probably own at least a couple of pipe clamps.  They are incredibly strong, virtually unbreakable, flexible, and economical — what’s not to like? When most people...
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Nine-drawer Dresser build, part one

Nine-drawer Dresser build, part one

Posted by on May 6, 2016 in Cherry Bedroom Set, Projects | Comments Off on Nine-drawer Dresser build, part one
My dresser build started with a trip to Woodcraft in Rockville.  They had some beautiful cherry and walnut pieces in 4/4, which I snapped up.  I had intended to use soft maple for the frames and drawer boxes, but they didn’t have...
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