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Winter 2012-2013

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Reitveld Chair

Reitveld Chair We’ve turned an icon of modern design into a comfortable, easy-to-build outdoor project. By Tom Caspar In 1918 the Dutch cabinetmaker Gerrit Rietveld reduced the idea of a chair to...

Flattening Wide Boards

Flattening Wide Boards You don't need monster machinery to flatten monster boards. By Dave Munkittrik Big, wide boards make my heart race with anticipation. Panels and tabletops are so pleasing to...

Q & A: Slot Cutter vs. Plate Joiner

Q & A: Slot Cutter vs. Plate Joiner Q: I saw an ad for a slot-cutting router bit. I have a router and buying the bit instead of a plate joiner would save me a lot of money. Is there a downside to this...

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  • Dowel Rod Storage

    I build a lot of projects that require using dowel rods. It has always been a problem for me to store...

  • Zero Clearance Insert Material

    I needed to make a new zero clearance insert for my tablesaw. In the past, I've used a piece of UHWM...

  • Homemade table saw fence

    With just three pieces of scrap wood. The oak cleat rides on this Dewalt Jobsite Tablesaw's fence...

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  • Snap-On Soft Jaws

    Snap-On Soft Jaws I’ve been using an old metal-working vise in my shop for years. Occasionally...

  • Small Parts Organizer

    Small Parts Organizer I’ve designed a small-parts chest that’s as useful as it is simple...

  • Q & A: Sawing Aluminum

    Q & A: Sawing Aluminum Q: Can I cut aluminum with my chop saw? A: Yes.Most carbide blades work fine...

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