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Flexner on Finshing: Fixing Finished Surfaces |
"The world can be a dangerous place, especially for a finely finished piece of furniture. Learn how to clean common surface problems like stickers, candle wax, paint spatter, and mold without damaging the surface finish."
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Leaning Shelves |
"A sturdy and distintive contemporary design for a set of shelves with a desk that lean against a wall. All of the shelf and desk parts come from one sheet of plywood, and the supports are made from six, 8' long, 2x4s."
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Woodworking Essentials Chapter 7: Advanced Table Saw Techniques |
"Our seven-part series on table saws concludes with advanced techniques covering how to make crown moulding, pattern cutting, and bending a board using kerf cutting."
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Lingerie Chest Digital Download |
This traditional style tall dresser has a lot of charm and is an excellent showcase for your woodworking skills. Solid carcase constructiion is shown along with complete plans and step photos.
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Working Small Digital Download |
Ripping and routing small pieces doesn't have to be dangerous or difficult. Two simple jigs will save you lots of frustration – and maybe even your fingers. Includes step photos and instruction.
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18th-century Tools for Every Shop Digital Download |
"We don't think every woodworker should dress like Adam, but he makes a good case for everyone using old tools and methods. In this article, he discusses why handsaws, marking gauges, cabinet scrapers and other 18th-century tools belong in the modern shop."
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A New Manual for Biscuit Joiners Digital Download |
"This useful tool can be problematic, it seems so simple yet proper technique is critical to obtaining good results. Here are 27 time-tested techniques to help you avoid mismatched joints that won't come together."
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Flexner on Finishing: Test to Find a Durable Finish Digital Download |
"A few sample boards and some simple techniques will let you find the most durable finish to suit your needs and applications. Discover which finish will stand up best to scratching, heat, liquids and food."
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Arts & Mysteries: 18th-century Carcase Joinery - The Lower Carcase Digital Download |
"Adam's year-long series on building a piece of furniture continues as he builds the lower case of his standing desk. After roughing out the legs with his trusty hatchet, he chops mortises, cuts tenons and connects rails to legs with sliding dovetails."
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Flexner on Finishing: The Pine Problem Digital Download |
Our finishing expert provides some great strategies to make this blotchy wood behave.
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Flexner on Finishing: Understanding Stains Digital Download |
There is a dizzying array of choices for wood stains. Bob explains the different types and applications so you can make the choice that's right for your work.
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Creole Table Digital Download |
"Until recently, Creole-style furniture was a bit obscure, known only to a handful of collectors who specialized in pieces made in the Mississippi valley. That's changing, and we are the first magazine to present a project in this delicate and beautiful table."
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Woodworking Essentials: Setting Up Shop - Rules for Workbenches Digital Download |
"It doesn't matter how your workbench looks, the important thing is how it looks. This excerpt from Popular Woodworking Editor Christopher Schwarz's book Workbenches presents common workbench problems and practical solutions based on extensive research of his"
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Southern Sugar Chest Digital Download |
This 19th-century chest was designed to safeguard what was a precious commodity at the time. Step-by-step photos and a detailed construction drawing show you how to recreate this timeless classic with dovetailed ends and turned legs.
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Drop Front Secretary Project Download |
"This traditional piece of furniture was found in most homes built in the early 1900's and now this beauty can be the center of attention in your living room, bedroom, den, or office. Variations on this design can include locks on the doors, drawers in the lower section and a plywood back with veneer-taped edges. Recommended for those with intermediate or advanced woodworking skills. Now you can download this project plan in an easy-to-search pdf format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. This project is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem."
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Queen Anne Side Table Digital Download |
"Having built the cabriole legs (October 2004), now it's time to complete this classic piece. Includes step-by-step photos, illustrations, a cutting list and very detailed finishing steps."
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Return of the Rasp Digital Download |
"Once available in dozens of patterns, the rasp has all but disappeared. But the stage is now set for a comeback. Here's why you need a few for your toolbox and which ones you should buy."
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Dining Table Project Download |
"When you want to make a major statement about your fine woodworking skills, there's no better project to choose than this gorgeous dining table. With the beautiful hardwoods available today, you can raise this table to superb status. Imagine your family and friends gathered around this stunning Pilgrim-style design that you made yourself—if you start today, it will be ready for Thanksgiving dinner. Recommended for those with intermediate or advanced woodworking skillsNow you can download this project plan in an easy-to-search pdf format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. This project is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem."
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Chute Feeder Project Download |
"Depending on how tall you want to make it, this feeder holds a lot of food. Fill it to the top, take off for vacation, and relax, knowing the birds that depend on you are being fed. Now you can download this project plan in an easy-to-search pdf format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. This project is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem."
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What's Cookin? Project Download |
"Nothing says home like family recipes and this box is the perfect size in which to store your favorite ones. (This box holds 3 X 5-inch cards but Project plans can be modified to hold larger cards.) This project makes a totally enclosed box with the lid cut from the assembly. Doing it this way teaches you how to make a lid that has matched grain and will fit perfectly. Requires basic woodworking skills. Project plan includes tool and materials list, step-by-step photos and instructions. Now you can download this project plan in an easy-to-search PDF format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. This project is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem."
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Building a Welsh Stick Chair Digital Download |
"David Fleming, a former English teacher turned chairmaker, teaches the craft of building chairs on the edge of the Canadian wilderness. Executive Editor Christopher Schwarz offers a glimpse of the chairmaking renaissance that has thousands swinging adzes."
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Why Don't You Write? Project Download |
"This box is specifically made to hold letters and so handsome that you might be willing to abandon email in order to fill it up. Learn how to make a solid-wood frame-and-panel lid using mortise-and tenon joinery and how to cut finger joints using a table saw. Requires intermediate woodworking skills. Project plan includes tool and materials list, step-by-step photos and instructions. Now you can download this project plan in an easy-to-search PDF format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. This project is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem."
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Drop-leaf Kitchen Table Project Download |
"Perfect for a large country kitchen or a small modern apartment, this elegant 24-inch drop-leaf table stretches to a 48-inch diameter when its leaves are up. Fill the double-faced drawer (which can be opened from either side) with silverware and placemats and you've got the perfect table for one or for serving dinner to your guests. Recommended for those with intermediate or advanced woodworking skills. Now you can download this project plan in an easy-to-search pdf format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. This project is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem."
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Woodworking Magazine Issue 12 Digital Download |
"This advertising-free publication is filled with good craftsmanship and shop-tested techniques. You can download a pdf version of our seventh issue that can be viewed and printed on any computer, PC or Mac. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem. This issue is also available in a printed format that can be mailed to you. Articles in this issue include: Gustav Stickley Plant Stand Building a piece that focuses on existing skills can help you refine your techniques while producing high-quality work. Technique: Making Clean Through-mortises Woodworkers expect this joint to be tidy and tight, not ragged and gappy. We explore the best ways to make this sometimes-vexing hole. Technique: Improving Small Chamfers We investigate several methods to make precise small chamfers on end grain, then share our results and favorite techniques. Hanging Shelves On this simple project, practice perfe"
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Woodworking Magazine Issue 13 Digital Download |
"This advertising-free publication is filled with good craftsmanship and shop-tested techniques. You can download a PDF version of our Spring 2009 issue that can be viewed and printed on any computer, PC or Mac. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem. This issue is also available in a printed format that can be mailed to you. Inside the Spring 2009 issue, you'll discover how to make woods work for you. We show you how the way that a tree grows in the woods directly affects the way we design and build furniture. And understanding wood is the first step to building projects that look better, last longer and are easier to build. Here's a preview of a few of the stories: • Composing With Grain: Paying close attention to the grain lines in a board is essential to building a harmonious-looking piece of furniture. We show you the rarely explored rules of composing with wood grain that the best furnit"
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$1500 Workshop Digital Download |
"You don't have to sacrifice quality to set up an affordable (and complete) workshop. These tools do good work on a budget. Also includes a list of tools for a $3,100 workshop and Tool Prices About To Go Up by David Thiel."
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Woodworking Magazine Issue 11 Digital Download |
"This advertising-free publication is filled with good craftsmanship and shop-tested techniques. You can download a pdf version of our seventh issue that can be viewed and printed on any computer, PC or Mac. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem. This issue is also available in a printed format that can be mailed to you. Articles in this issue include: Build a Better Face Frame Cabinet Troy Sexton builds cabinets in a backward fashion. He starts with the face frame, then the door, then the carcase. Why? His reasoning is sound, and it makes construction easier with less chance for error – a good thing for beginning woodworkers. We explore Troy's technique and adapt it for a shop that uses both hand and power tools. Tool Review: Sliding Bevels Sliding bevels are one of the most fundamental layout tools. So why do so many of them slip and slide around on you. We investigate the major brand"
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Four Good Ways to Build Drawers Digital Download |
"Our staff offers simple, strong and fast ways to make this important furniture component. Includes detailed instruction and step photos for building sliding dovetail drawers, hand dovetailed drawers and drawers built with a drawer lock bit."
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