WOODWORKING ARTICLES

Here you will find links to all the articles we are currently publishing on woodcraft, woodworking tools and woodworking projects.

How to Build Your Own Router Table

Simple instructions on how to do it yourself and how to find various commercially available parts you may want to incorporate into it. We also show you several finished router tables if you do not have the time or inclination to build one yourself.

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Use Your Edge Sander to Make Perfectly Round Table Tops

Detailed instructions on how to make a jig that will let you make perfectly round table tops up to 8 feet in diameter (or even larger) from hardwood glue-ups. Once you have taken the time to make this jig, you can produce round table tops on a mass production basis quickly, easily and profitably. Detailed sketch included.

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How to Make Large Dovetails in your Cabinets and Drawers

Explanation of the availability and use of Keller Dovetail Jig templates. Create fast, easy and accurate large dovetails in the corners of your large casework and drawer faces.

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How to Make a Pattern Copier for Your Wood Lathe

Lathe copiers let you duplicate spindle patterns exactly. The down side is that they are not avaliable for all makes and models of lathes and, when they are, they can be an expensive addition. Find out how to make your own out of readily available materials.

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Hardwood Glue-ups

Pipe Clamps We walk you through the whole process from lumber selection through final sanding and finishing. We show you how to produce beautiful casework panels, cabinet doors and table tops with glue joints that will never open up.

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Solid Wood Table Tops that Can Move

Changes in moisture content in the air can play havoc with tables that have their solid wood tops fixed rigidly to the table's apron or legs. This article shows you how to avoid this calamity by including features that allow your table tops to move freely and stay flat, rain or shine.

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Sanding & Scraping Inside Curves

Detail sanding can be time consuming and, frankly, not a whole lot of fun. The only way to get around it is to avoid putting curves and coves in any of your woodworking designs but that wouldn't be much fun either. Here are some tips and tricks to speed the process!

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Miter Saw Tables for Shop and Jobsite

Miter Saw Table For lumber support and accurate cuts, your miter saw needs a table with a fence on one or both sides of the saw. We discuss construction of both types of tables along with some useful accessories so you can build one best for you.

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