Tips & Techniques4
Nine tips from fellow woodworkers. 1) "Knurled" Nuts. 2) Board Jack for Workbench. 3) Cutting Grooves on Round Tenons. 4) Wire Brad Holder. 5) Allen Wrench Holder. 6) Pigtailed Power Cords. 7) Dowel Centers. Plus Two Quick Tips.
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Nine tips from fellow woodworkers. 1) "Knurled" Nuts. 2) Board Jack for Workbench. 3) Cutting Grooves on Round Tenons. 4) Wire Brad Holder. 5) Allen Wrench Holder. 6) Pigtailed Power Cords. 7) Dowel Centers. Plus Two Quick Tips.
Instead of chopping out the six small compartments with a chisel, we came up with a technique that works even better.
This project is a perfect combination of walnut veneer (for the side, back, and top panels) and solid walnut (for the frames, drawers, and base).
1) Odd-Size Rabbets. 2) Applying Hardwood Veneer. 3) Decorative Flocking. 4) Nipped Brads. 5) Installing Magnetic Door Catches.
Store-bought dowels make it easy to build this comfortable rocking chair for kids. There's no lathe turning required.
I'm always on the lookout for a good accessory to make woodworking more accurate, safer, or easier. Here are ten we use most in the Woodsmith shop.
This wall clock has a quartz movement with a realistic-sounding chime. The clockworks is accessible behind two doors -- like a safe behind a picture.