Food Safe Finishes

From Edition #206: Talking Shop

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Edition #206

Heirloom Project

Serving Tray

Part 6: Making the Cutting Board

End grain cutting boards combine a tough, long-lasting surface with good looks. As the serving tray project continues, learn the ins and outs of gluing up a cutting board to get the best results.

Shop Project

Drill Press Table

Part 1: Table Overview

A drill press is a versatile tool for any shop. In this shop project, Don talks about what makes a good drill press and how you can upgrade one to with a simple table and fence system to make it even better for woodworking.

Shop Project

Drill Press Table

Part 2: Creating The Top

A shop-built drill press table needs to be flat, smooth, and durable in order to get the best results while drilling. Follow along as Don shows how to create a top-notch table with common materials.

Shop Tip

Pocket Hole Jig Base

A pocket hole jig is a great way to build projects in a short amount of time. Take a look at this clever way to make setting up your pocket hole jig quick and easy.

Edition #206: Talking Shop

Talking Shop

Food Safe Finishes

Cutting boards and other kitchen projects can benefit from the protection offered by a finish. But how do you know what will work? Don and Bryan share a few options and discuss the benefits of each one.

Shop Tip

Bench Dog Wrangler

A folding workbench is just as handy to have inside the shop as it is when working outside. The trick is keeping track of the plastic bench dogs that come with it. Here's a simple way to keep them close at hand.