Heirloom Project

Greene & Greene Hall Table

Part 7: Shaping the Stretchers

The hallmark look of a Greene and Green piece of furniture is its elegantly shaped parts. We cover the key steps involved in shaping the lower stretcher for the hall table using the drill press, band saw, and router table.

Heirloom Project

Greene & Greene Hall Table

Part 8: Adding Upper Rails

Rails at the top of the hall table connect the legs but also define the openings for the drawers. Besides creating small tenons on the rails, stopped and through grooves are added at the router table to accept decorative panels.

Woodworking Technique

Router Bit Rehab - Part 2

Cleaning a bit is one way to make it perform like new, but some bits need something more. Phil and Bryan cover the steps to honing the edge of a router bit with sharpening paddles made from diamonds.

Shop Tip

Table Saw Blade Caddy

Check out this handy way to move saw blades around the shop without risking damage or injury with a compact saw blade caddy.

Talking Shop

Band Saw vs Jigsaw

It would be great to have an assortment of power tools to handle every task, but that’s not always possible. Don and Phil discuss whether you need a band saw and if a jigsaw is an acceptable option for cutting parts to size and shape.

Shop Tip

Rollerbars For Finishing

Whether you're working on large, bulky projects or finishing a small project, having easy access to all sides is important. Here's a simple addition to your workbench that meets the challenge.