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Edition #259.1

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Edition #259.1

Designer's Notebook

Shop-Built Disc Sander

This shop-made machine upgrades your tool kit while also saving you money. Plus, this disc sander will provide features that will be hard to find in a store-bought version. Take it for a test spin with project designer, Chris Fitch.

Woodworking Technique

Nickel Plating

Upgrade your "woodworking" game by learning the basics on how to nickel plate your brass hardware to give them a new look to better match your taste.

Shop Tip

Power Cord Reel

This easy weekend project is a great way to keep your long extension cords untangled and ready for use, as well as reel them back up at record speed.

Edition #259.2

Designer's Notebook

Laminated Side Table

Here’s a refreshing break from a traditional project. This end table will have you sculpting wood in a way that’s more like pottery than woodworking.

Woodworking Technique

Miter Vise

Miter joints are some of the toughest joints to glue up, but this shop-made vise makes assembling miters as easy as 1-2-3.

Edition #259.3

Router Workshop

Small Parts Router Trammel

A router trammel doesn't have to be a clunky, overly-complicated jig. In this video, Phil shows how he uses a simple jig to cut perfect circles in small workpieces.

Designer's Notebook

Counter Height Stools

This elegant set of seats works to accent any style of kitchen without competing for the spotlight. Project designer, Chris Fitch, shows how classic lines and classic joinery mingle to create a seating option that’s sure to catch your eye.

Shop Tip

Benchtop Back Saver

Normal workbench heights are fine for most work, but for many people, fine detail work at that height will have them hunching for hours. This “back-saving” benchtop is amazingly rigid and solid when clamped to the top front of your workbench.

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Finishing Room

Finishing Curly Maple

Looking for a beautiful, natural-looking color on that special piece of figured wood like curly maple? Applying a water-based wood dye can be the answer.

Designer's Notebook

Harvey Ellis Cabinet

Check out Dillon Baker's latest project... Who wouldn’t be up for recreating this winsome piece of fine furniture. From top to bottom this alluring desk offers beauty and practicality that’s hard to resist.

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Shop Tip

Shelf Pin Helper

You can purchase a commercially made shelf pin jig or lay out the holes for the adjustable shelves by hand, but you could just as easily make a jig out of some pegboard and scrap wood around your shop.

Woodworking Technique

Metal Inlay

Add some flair to your projects by incorporating inlays. While you're at it give them a unique look by using easy to work metals like brass or copper.

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Woodworking Technique

Hollow Form Woodturning

In this video, Logan demonstrates how he goes about hollow form turning while making a small vessel for a pet urn from some maple burl.

Furniture Project

Double Door Box

Here’s a new take on a small box project. Instead of a lid, two doors reveal the items inside. Arts and Crafts details make this a standout no matter where it’s placed.

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Furniture Project

Double Door Box Part 2

Phil continues building his shelf box by making the frame and panel doors with custom walnut burl panels. Then he finishes up by fitting the doors with mortised hinges.

Shop Tip

Tape Helper

One of the biggest complaints we get about using double sided tape is the struggle with peeling off the backing. Here is a tip that will help you get the job done with ease!

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Great Gear

Folding Router Table

With this space-saving, portable router table, you don’t have to sacrifice functionality. It has all the full-size features you’d expect, but in a briefcase-sized package you can take on the go!

Designer's Notebook

Box Details

Phil gives new life into found box parts by completing them with details inspired by Matt Kenney's new book, "Build Better Boxes."