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An old wooden dado plane may look like it's seen better days, but with a little woodworking and some careful … Read More
Turn a plain plywood panel into a striking decorative feature with painter's tape and a little paint. Learn how to … Read More
Create smooth, strong curves in wood with bent lamination. Learn how to prepare thin wood strips, build a bending form, … Read More
Give painted furniture more depth and character with a simple layered paint finish. Two thin coats of contrasting color, subtle … Read More
Learn how to make a smooth-sliding wooden tambour door from individual wood slats and canvas. We'll walk through shaping the … Read More
Turn a few special scraps into a handmade wooden keepsake box designed to hold treasured memories. A photo lid, built-in … Read More
Build a versatile storage hutch with a distinctive mid-century look. Plywood construction, sliding doors, drawers, bins, and straightforward dado-and-rabbet joinery … Read More
Plastic laminate is durable, easy to clean, and available in nearly endless colors and patterns. With a few basic tools … Read More
Give any drawer a finished look with this simple removable felt liner. A posterboard backer keeps the felt flat, while … Read More
Not all sheet goods are created equal. Learn the differences between plywood, MDF, and hardboard, along with shop-tested techniques for … Read More
You’d never know it from the final result, but eye-catching inlay work begins with a surprisingly ordinary set of tools. … Read More
Add beautiful decorative wood inlays to your woodworking projects with a plunge router and an inlay kit. Learn how to … Read More
Both stacked dado sets and wobble dado blades cut wide grooves on a table saw, but they work differently. Learn … Read More
Oak is one of the most popular hardwoods for furniture and cabinetmaking, but not all oak looks or works the … Read More
Metalwork in a woodworking shop need not be complicated or expensive. All you need are a set of tools, a … Read More