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Winter 2012-2013

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Fab Frames

Fab Frames No miters and no fuss! Multiples and cool variations are easy. By Tim Johnson Forget about cutting and fitting miter joints the next time you make a picture frame. Scrap wood, a saber saw, a...

Perfect Edge Joints

Perfect Edge Joints A 6-step tune-up sets your jointer straight. By Dave Munkittrick Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . Jointers are simple machines...

All About Vises

All About Vises Add clamping power to your workbench. By Randy Johnson and Tom Caspar A good vise is tool money well spent. It’s a solid investment in your workbench that pays off every time you...

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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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  • Q & A: Lock Miter Joint

    Q & A: Lock Miter Joint Q: How do you set up a lock miter bit? A: There are two critical adjustments...

  • Laser Cutting Guide

    Laser Cutting Guide I use a laser pen to improve accuracy when making miter cuts on a compound miter...

  • Router Scarfing Jig

    Router Scarfing Jig Boatbuilders often need to join boards end to end to make longer planks. Instead...

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