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Gifts from Woodworkers

Gifts from Woodworkers

What gifts do woodworkers make?

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Dovetailed drawers are overrated

Dovetailed drawers are overrated

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Most woodworkers consider dovetailed drawers the pinnacle of design and joinery. I like them too, but other joints are just as "fine" and you shouldn't be afraid to use them.

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The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can

The Mysterious Case of the Exploding Shellac Can

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Two reasons you should always check the date of manufacture when purchasing shellac.

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Creative Gifts Could Win You a Stanley Prize Package

Creative Gifts Could Win You a Stanley Prize Package

Enter our Holiday Gift Contest today for a shot at winning a prize package that's just "plane" awesome!

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For These Kids, Making Toys is an Entryway to Woodworking

For These Kids, Making Toys is an Entryway to Woodworking

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Sloyd education principles thrive at the Clear Spring School in Arkansas

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Thos. Moser chairs to star in one-act plays

Thos. Moser chairs to star in one-act plays

And no, the one act isn't just sitting

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Book Giveaway: Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, Pop and Fly by Bob Gilsdorf

Book Giveaway: Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, Pop and Fly by Bob Gilsdorf

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Leave your comment here for a chance to win a copy of Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, Pop and Fly

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How to Use SketchUp to Get the Most from a Digital Woodworking Plan

How to Use SketchUp to Get the Most from a Digital Woodworking Plan

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Have you purchased a Digital Plan from FineWoodworking.com? Here's how can you take advantage of the digital file to zoom in, print, x-ray, and review every detail and measurement in SketchUp

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Cool homemade carving machine

Cool homemade carving machine

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We were sent a link to this video of a homemade carving machine made by a fellow in Germany. It is set up to carve copies of an original, using a router as the carving tool.

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New addition to my tool collection

New addition to my tool collection

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I just bought my first jointer, a 6-in. Delta made in 1959. It's a real cast iron beauty.

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Surface Prep Shootout: We Have a Winner!

Surface Prep Shootout: We Have a Winner!

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Our first-ever live streaming event was a resounding success. See who took home the top spot!

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Link Roundup: Surface Prep with Hand Tools vs. Power Tools

Link Roundup: Surface Prep with Hand Tools vs. Power Tools

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The ultimate collection of links to articles and videos that detail how to prepare a wood surface before applying a finish using hand planes and scrapers or power tools and sanders.

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The difference of having quality professional photos

The difference of having quality professional photos

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See the difference between taking your own shots and hiring a professional photographer.

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This secret cost me $20,000, but I'll let you have it for free.

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This simple little business secret cost me $20,000 and almost five years to learn. In this post I let you have it for free.

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How to make a bandsaw in a pinch

How to make a bandsaw in a pinch

I needed to rough out some curves recently, but I don't have a bandsaw. See how I turned a jigsaw into a bandsaw using a few screws and piece of plywood.

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Rolling Stand for My New Planer

Rolling Stand for My New Planer

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A 3 1/2 hour project that should give years of service

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The Dogs of War

Teaching respect

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A Safer Way to Cut Plywood

A Safer Way to Cut Plywood

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Cutting up plywood is tricky business. Find out how to make it a safer procedure with a tablesaw rip-fence extension. Download the free plan to find out how to make it.

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A table you can drop a bowling ball on

A table you can drop a bowling ball on

If you like reclaimed wood, this might be right up your alley

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: 500 Chairs and 500 Tables

UPDATE: Book Giveaway: 500 Chairs and 500 Tables

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See who won a copy of 500 Chairs and 500 Tables

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