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Edition #266.1

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Edition #266.1

Shop Tip

V-Shaped Benchdogs

I get a lot of use out of my bench dogs, but they don’t always cooperate with odd shapes. When it came time to rout a round piece, I made these bench dogs to hold it.

Furniture Project

Building a Pullman Desk

It's time for Phil to dive into another project. This Pullman Desk has been on the to-do list waiting for the right material to come along, and some local White Pine fit the bill. Let's get started by assembling the case.

Edition #266.2

Designer's Notebook

Pizza Peel Rocker Knife

Step up pizza night with a custom set of kitchen tools you can make yourself. Plus, with matching walnut and cherry details, this set looks great too.

Shop Tip

Rounded Dowel Ends

Recently I needed to round over the ends on several dowels. To make the task a little less daunting required a creative, low-tech solution.

Edition #266.3

Talking Shop

Essential Saws

Take a tour of Phil's saws that he thinks are essential for breaking down wood in his workshop.

Shop Tip

Ultimate Jointer Push Block

To make using the jointer safer (and at the same time, get better results), I made this simple push block with some scrap materials I found around the shop.

Edition #266.4

Designer's Notebook

All-New Sawhorses

Sturdy, easy-to- build sawhorses are must-haves. Throw in a versatile worksurface and you have a combo that can tackle almost anything.

Shop Tip

Miter Saw Maestro

The miter saw is great for cutting down larger pieces of wood, but it can be a challenge to safely use this tool to cut small workpieces. Don't fret though, Logan has a low-tech tip that can help you keep your fingers clear of the blade.

Edition #266.5

Shop Tip

Dowel Cutting Sled

Cutting dowel pins can be tedious, but a simple sled speeds things up. This sled doesn’t take long to make, and even features a tray to keep the cutoffs corralled.

Designer's Notebook

Newport Tea Table

This small table combines a host of traditional details into a handsome package. Plus, you’ll find quite a few woodworking skills inside as well.

Edition #266.6

Shop Tip

Quick & Easy Edge Guide

Router edge guides are really handy for creating dadoes and grooves, and you can make one with the scraps you have in your shop!

Designer's Notebook

Nomad Cabinet

Create the storage solution that suits your needs now and in the future. The stacking modular design of these Nomad Cabinets allows you to mix and match components.

Edition #266.7

Furniture Project

Building a Game Box - Part 1

Phil is no "Joker" so he plays all of his woodworking cards as he starts building this Game Box. I think he is going to "Ace" this project!

Talking Shop

Pattern Makers Lathe

Logan is always interested in tools both old and new, so when he had a chance to pick up this antique pattern maker's lathe, he jumped on it. Let's take a closer look at this tool and its accessories to see what makes it special.

Edition #266.8

Furniture Project

Making a Game Box, Part 2

Phil continues building his game box by cutting the joinery for the trays at the router table and then heads back to the workbench to assemble them.

Finishing Room

Staining Large Projects

Staining a large, complex project like this bookcase isn't always as straightforward as you might think, so Phil has some tips and strategies to get the best finish possible.