Woodsmith Online Extras give you step-by-step videos, technique and project animation, bonus cutting diagrams, and a lot more. http://www.woodsmith.com/extras/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:59:49 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt http://www.woodsmith.com/images/layout/woodsmith-masthead-small.gif http://www.woodsmith.com/extras/ http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/177/extras/pilot-hole-sizes-for-woodscrews/ Once you've chosen a screw for the job, the second part of the equation is drilling a pilot hole to match. A correctly drilled pilot hole is essential to a strong screw joint. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Other Wed, 14 May 2008 15:56:34 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/177/extras/5-tier-display-tower-pattern/ Making the cutout handles on the front of each drawer in the 5-tier display tower is a snap using the pattern on this page. After the shelf fronts are made and the locking rabbet joinery is cut, all you’ll need to do is make a hardboard template from this full-size pattern. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Pattern Fri, 09 May 2008 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/176/extras/wine-server-brass-overlay-panel/ After I completed the wine server, I decided it needed one last touch. To protect the back of the door from stains and spills, I attached this painted brass panel. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Design Options Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:01:56 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/176/videos/rabbets-on-the-table-saw/ One of the most common tasks in woodworking is cutting a rabbet. A rabbet is really nothing more than a notch that's cut into the edge or the end of a board, and they're used all the time in projects for things like adding a back to the back of a cabinet, or for making drawers. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Video Workshop Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:55:41 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/175/extras/maple-armchair/ To many woodworkers, building a set of chairs can be intimidating. There can be a lot of parts, angles that must be cut and fit, and when you're all done, they have to be both strong and comfortable to sit in. While this chair presents some unique challenges, building it isn't very difficult. Like most woodworking projects, you just need to break it down into smaller steps. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Pattern Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:11:38 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/174/videos/cutting-twin-tenons/ The Queen Anne Lowboy, featured in Woodsmith No. 174, uses a twin mortise and tenon joint to connect the horizontal rails to the legs. This joint takes a little more time to make, but the advantages are worth the extra effort. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Video Workshop Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:42:04 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/174/videos/layout-tricks-with-a-framing-square/ In Woodsmith No. 174, we covered the five squares we feel are essential in your shop. One of those is the framing square. Although this tool may be considered a carpenter's tool and not necessarily a tool for the woodworker, there are several applications in the shop that might surprise you. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Video Workshop Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:14:46 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/174/extras/cabriole-leg-full-size-pattern/ Making a nice set of cabriole legs may seem like a pretty tall task. But like a lot of woodworking techniques that you attempt for the first time, the biggest hurdle is just getting up the nerve to try it. And once you do, I think you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. (Special note for printing: Turn off "Page Scaling" to make sure the pattern comes out the correct size.) woodsmith@woodsmith.com Pattern Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:00:00 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/173/extras/drilling-dog-holes/ The traditional workbench from Woodsmith No. 173 features a large and very solid laminated top. But if you want to save yourself a little work and material cost without sacrificing any of the top's great features, you can make an MDF and hardboard center slab instead. You'll have to use a hand drill and a guide block to lay out the dog holes. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Articles Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:45:43 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/173/extras/full-size-fretwork-wall-shelf-patterns/ Sometimes, it's nice to take a break from the typical woodworking routine and do something different. And this scroll saw project does just that. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Pattern Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:12:00 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/173/extras/fold-away-extension-tables/ Gordon Gaines of Oakdale, California wanted to extend the short tables on his thickness planer, but didn't have room for a large, permanent setup. His solution: these fold-away extension tables. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Free Plan Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:59:42 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/173/videos/tenons-on-the-table-saw/ In issue 173 of Woodsmith magazine, we show two easy ways to cut tenons on the table saw. One method uses a dado blade; the other, a tenoning jig. This video demonstrates both of these techniques. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Video Workshop Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:16:55 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/173/extras/adding-an-epoxy-inlay/ Traditional wood inlays are a great way to dress up the appearance of a project. The problem is cutting and fitting small, oddly shaped inlay pieces can be both difficult and time-consuming. An easy alternative is to use colored epoxy instead of wood. Epoxy will flow into just about any shape, saving a lot of time and effort over conventional wood inlays. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Articles Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:50:39 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/172/extras/portable-miter-saw-station/ A sliding compound miter saw is a valuable addition to any shop. But like any tool, it can always be upgraded to give you better results and more convenient use. Building the workstation you see here will do just that. The workstation provides a sturdy base for your saw, as well as extended support for long workpieces. It can be incorporated into your shop as a permanent fixture, but at the same time it’s designed to be easily moved when necessary. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Free Plan Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:37:14 +0100 http://www.woodsmith.com/issues/172/extras/stand-alone-bench/ If you like the idea of a storage bench, but the high-backed design doesn’t suit your home or decor, you can build this modified version. The basic case is the same as shown in the original plan. But when it comes to adding the top there are a few changes. woodsmith@woodsmith.com Design Options Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:42:17 +0100