The Down to Earth Woodworker
Steve discusses his finished and unfinished summer projects, shares how he made his "post hole drilling attachment", brings up several recent torts in the woodworking world, and reviews the
Festool SYSROCK Worksite Radio
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Finishing Tip:
Finishing Repairs
Alan explains two different ways he learned to repair and fill a wooden void when finishing a piece.
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Tips from Sticks
in the Mud
Jim shares a tip on making a handy sandpaper tote so you don't have to walk back and forth to your sandpaper supply. He also has a money-saving tip on hooking up your dehumidifier to a drain so you're not constantly having to empty it out.
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Poll: PVA Glue Cleanup
Jim Randolph asks: "How do you handle PVA glue squeezeout cleanup?"
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Tool Review:
Wood Slicer Resaw Bandsaw Blade
The Wood Slicer is one of our most popular woodworking products and this month, Jeff describes and demonstrates just why the Wood Slicer has been rated as "Best All-Round Performer" by Fine Woodworking Magzine.
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Book Review:
Hand Tools - Their Ways And Workings
Norm Reid reviews Aldren A. Watson's
Hand Tools - Their Ways And Workings
, a venerable tome that describes dozens of hand tools and their chief variations, how to select the best, set them up and put them to work.
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Ask the Staff:
Crib Finish
Question: I'm working on a baby crib and I was told to use water based stains and lacquer. I was wondering if an alcohol based stain could work as well? Is it safe for the baby or could it be toxic?
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Blog: My First Dovetails
A woodworker's first dovetail joint is something to keep in the memory box. Recently, Molly Bagby made her first dovetail joint during her time at the
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
and described her dovetail adventure on the Highland blog.
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