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Edition #261.1

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Edition #261.1

Furniture Project

Nesting Tables

These three slide-together, nesting tables are a great project to make in a weekend. Plus, they're the perfect piece of furniture for showing off large, hand-cut dovetails. Follow along with Rob as he gets started on this build!

Shop Tip

Compact Sharpening Stone Holder

My woodshop is rather small, so I’m always looking for ways to save storage space. One such way is this compact holder, made for two diamond sharpening plates.

Edition #261.2

Woodworking Technique

Fixing Dovetail Gaps

With hand-cut dovetails, you might find the joint to be a little gappy for your taste - especially when you are new to this technique. Don't fret though, here are a few tips and techniques to get those dovetails looking flawless.

Shop Tip

Quick Lathe Tool Holder

Here is a quick and easy way to keep your turning tools organized but close-at-hand when you need them.

Edition #261.3

Great Gear

Kreg Router Lift

This router lift might be the perfect upgrade to your workshop. It adds convenience and precision to your router table and best of all, it is easy to install. Check it out with shop craftsman, Marc Hopkins.

Designer's Notebook

Right-Size Router Table

This not-so-big shop machine has everything you need to tackle all your routing tasks. Take a tour of the features from this new project in the latest issue of Woodsmith Magazine with designer, Chris Fitch.

Edition #261.4

Finishing Room

Smooth Painted Surfaces

In this video, Shop Craftsman, Marc Hopkins, demonstrates the tips and techniques he uses to get a smooth painted surface for his projects.

Woodworking Technique

Restoring Oil Stones

Woodworkers can be suckers for old tools much like this gem found at the bottom of the toolbox. There are several ways to bring a sharpening stone back to life, and Phil is going to show you just how to do that.

Edition #261.5

Finishing Room

Hassle-Free Finish

I like to pre-finish my project parts for convenience and a better final product, but getting the finish on surfaces that need to be glued later can affect the integrity of the joint. Here are a couple quick and easy tips to protect those surfaces from finish.

Designer's Notebook

CNC Clock

This fully functional, wood clock is one of the more unique projects that has graced the pages of Woodsmith Magazine. There are several reasons for this, and project designer, Chris Fitch, has all of the details for you.

Edition #261.6

Finishing Room

Dyeing Leather

Project Designer, Dillon Baker, shows off some techniques he used to both color and preserve the leather he implemented for the Valet Chair in the latest issue of Woodsmith Magazine.

Designer's Notebook

Valet Chair

More than just a place to sit, this attractive Valet Chair pulls double duty as an all-in-one launching pad for your day, and project designer, Dillon Baker, has all of the details.

Edition #261.7

Great Gear

RZ Masks

Safety is paramount when working in your woodshop. Dust and particulate are some of those unseen dangers, so Logan is taking a look at these masks that can help to protect your lungs.

Shop Tip

Quick Finish Solution

To make it easier to apply a wipe on finish, I like to use a wash bottle like this one. The squeeze bottle with a spout makes it easy to control the amount of finish, applying just enough without making a mess.

Edition #261.8

Designer's Notebook

Bahut Cabinet

Dovetails and plenty of lovely black walnut make this cabinet a standout — and a delight to build, but there is more to the inspiration to this project. Project Designer, Dillon Baker, has all of the details on the backstory.

Woodworking Technique

Patching Wood

As you probably already know, when you are working with wood you often come across defects like loose knots that just won't cut it for your final project, but Phil has a technique you can use to repair and replace those ugly blemishes.