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We have a clear penchant for using plywood — more specifically, Baltic birch plywood. It has strength, durability, and stability … Read More
How to drill angled holes on a drill press without having to reset it, using a drill press jig. Read More
The tool kit I recommend includes a mix of abrasive (sanding) tools and edge (cutting) tools. The criteria these tools … Read More
Plywood is a great material; the only drawback, though, is the exposed edging. The remedy to this is hardwood or … Read More
Working safely is often viewed as a bother, but not so if you plan accordingly. Here is a list of … Read More
When it comes to miters, I've observed a solution to tame some of the unruliness of this vital joinery technique. … Read More
On these pages, I gathered a number of my boxes. Not a one is perfect, but in considering these, I’ll … Read More
Sometimes a little sanding is all it takes to level a joint. But in many cases, there’s a better way. … Read More
The CNC Workholding Kit is from MicroJig’s MatchFit line of products. In past Great Gears, we’ve looked at a few … Read More
The key to accurate results is consistency and organization. But you don’t need a huge shop to stay organized. Here … Read More
When you’re faced with the task of cutting a large number of mortises, then you need a method that’s fast, … Read More
Decorative painting only takes a modest number of paints and brushes for most projects and the basic skills to handle … Read More
I often make projects with plywood, and three boats later, I know to always seal every seam — especially the … Read More
After nearly 50 years of building projects in the Woodsmith production shop, we just knew it was time to explain … Read More
There are many ways to cut circles in woodworking, but choosing the appropriate procedure is paramount to the quality of … Read More
