Edition #109

Heirloom Project

Greene & Greene Hall Table

Part 16: Basics of Gluing a Panel

The Greene & Greene table continues with gluing up the small shelf at the bottom of the table. Don runs through the steps he takes to create a great-looking panel. The key to it all is doing a dry assembly to eliminate surprises once the glue goes on.

Woodworking Technique

Making Box Joints

Box joints provides a lot of glue surface and a great look for all kinds of projects. Cutting joints accurately is a pretty straightforward task with a simple jig at the table saw. Don, Bryan, and Phil review the key details to get snug-fitting joints every time.

Shop Tip

Flattening a Waterstone

Waterstones cut quickly to speed up the process of sharpening your edge tools. Over time, the surface of the stone becomes dished and that leads to curved, inconsistent edges. So it's important to flatten your waterstones regularly. Phil shares a technique to get the job done quickly and accurately.

Talking Shop

Rounding Small Tenons

Easing the edge of a workpiece not only makes it look better, but it helps to protect the edge, too. Bryan and Phil share their favorite tools to soften the ends to exposed through tenons.

Shop Tip

Foam Tool Protector

The cutting edges of chisels, files, and other tools can get damaged if they aren't protected in storage. One good solution can be found at the hardware store. Phil shows how to use foam insulation to create custom tool storage.