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Woodwork 

Winter 2012-2013

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Woodworking Techniques
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  • 10 Tricks for Tighter Joints

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, August 26, 2009
    10 Tricks for Tighter Joints Woodworking is sweet when everything fits right. Here are 10 ways to ensure your mortise-and-tenon, dado, dovetail and edge joints close up tightly. By Luke Hartle 1. Cauls distribute pressure It’s not easy to get enough...

  • Goof-Proof Crown Molding

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, August 26, 2009
    By Tom Caspar Cutting perfect miters on crown molding can be a real challenge. Make a mistake and a lot of expensive wood goes to waste. This method, which uses a shop-made miter box, puts the molding in its “natural” position, the way it...

  • Quartersawn Oak

    by American Woodworker Editors     Thursday, October 29, 2009
    3 Tips to Unlock its Beauty by Tom Caspar Boldly displaying spectacular quartersawn figure can turn an ordinary project inotoa blue-ribbon winner. Here are three ways a professional cuts oak so legs, panels and the top all contribute to a grand effect...

  • Working Alone with Plywood

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, January 19, 2010
    Working Alone with Plywood Tips for taming those awkward and heavy sheets. by Jean Bartholome Woodworking alone is peaceful, serene and quiet. Just you, the radio and your project. It’s also a pain in the posterior when you have to work with big...

  • Staining Pine

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, March 8, 2010
    Staining Pine Make this inexpensive wood look like a million bucks. By Tim Johnson Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . 1. Brush on two generous coats of water-based conditioner. With each application...

  • Resawn-Veneer Top

    by American Woodworker Editors     Friday, December 10, 2010
    Resawn-Veneer Top Thick veneer and mitered edging make a top that last. By Tom Caspar Here’s one technique every budding furniture maker should know: how to make a framed top with thick, shop-made veneer. A mitered frame adds a polished, professional...

  • Iron Out Those Dents

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, July 12, 2011
    Iron Out Those Dents Here’s a classic tip that everyone should know: It’s not hard to make a dent in wood and fortunately, it’s not hard to get one out, either. All you need is a household iron (don’t worry, it won’t get...

  • Repair a Water-Damaged Finish

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, October 3, 2011
    Repair a Water-Damaged Finish Work miracles on wood with oxalic acid. By Kevin Southwick Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . Watering a potted plant can be disastrous if the plant lives on top of something...

  • Precise Hand-Cut Dovetails

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, October 10, 2011
    Precise Hand-Cut Dovetails A new approach to half-blind dovetails guarantees a precision fit. By Tom Caspar Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . The handmade half-blind dovetail joint is an enduring...

  • Foolproof Scraper Sharpening

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, October 18, 2011
    Foolproof Scraper Sharpening Make Shavings Like a Pro With Our New Sharpening Method By Tom Caspar Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . I couldn’t believe my eyes the first time I saw John Erickson...

  • Tune Your Bandsaw

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 1, 2011
    Tune Your Bandsaw 6 adjustments deliver professional results. By Mark Duginske Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . I love bandsaws, even though they have a reputation as troublesome tools. I suppose...

  • Perfect Edge Joints

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 1, 2011
    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 with few moving parts, but the two beds, the fence...

  • Tapered Sliding Dovetails

    by American Woodworker Editors     Friday, November 4, 2011
    Tapered Sliding Dovetails Two jigs make a complicated joint ever so easy. By Luke Hartle Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . The tapered sliding dovetail joint is one of the hallmarks of fine craftsmanship...

  • Stronger Shelves

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 15, 2011
    Stronger Shelves Designing sag-proof shelves. By Tom Caspar Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . Have you ever heard a shelf groan? Well, maybe not, but some shelves look like they would if they could...

  • Restore an Antique Oak Table

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, December 19, 2011
    Restore an Antique Oak Table Thoughtful finishing and new leaves prepare this classic for the next 100 years. By Kevin Southwick Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com . This old table looks like a prime...
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