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Winter 2012-2013

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Q & A: Lock Miter Joint
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Q & A: Lock Miter Joint Q: How do you set up a lock miter bit? A: There are two critical adjustments (Fig. A). First, you set the bit’s height; second, you position the fence. Once that’s done, you can rout both sides of a lock miter joint...
Laser Cutting Guide
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Laser Cutting Guide I use a laser pen to improve accuracy when making miter cuts on a compound miter saw. It’s especially helpful when cutting ornate or rabbeted moldings. First I mark the edge of the molding where it is to be cut. Then I lay a...
Router Scarfing Jig
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Router Scarfing Jig Boatbuilders often need to join boards end to end to make longer planks. Instead of a butt joint they make a long taper on each board and overlap the ends. This is called a scarf joint. One or two scarf joints are easily planed by...
Taping Diagonals
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Taping Diagonals Measuring diagonals with a tape was a pain for me because the hook would always fall off the corner before I could get a reading. Finally I adapted a tape by riveting a small, notched block to the end, as shown. Now I can slip the tape...
Storing Lumber
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Storing Lumber This rack is easily made from galvanized iron pipe and threaded floor flanges. For light loads use 10-in. lengths of 1/2-in. pipe and 2x4s. For heavier loads go to 3/4-in. pipe and 4x4s. Be sure to anchor the flanges securely to the wall...
Saw Sharpening Jig
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Saw Sharpening Jig I made this jig to hold a dovetail or other backsaw when filing and resetting the teeth. To use, insert the saw blade, teeth up, and clamp the jig in a bench vice.
Multiple Plugs
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Multiple Plugs Faced with cutting hundreds of plugs for a big project, I came up with this idea: I cut the plugs a little deeper than needed. Then I ran strips of masking tape down the faces of the plugs. When I cut them free on the bandsaw they stayed...
Q & A: Clean Up Squeeze Out
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Q & A: Clean Up Squeeze Out Q: I saw one of those woodworking wizards on television the other day. As I watched the guy build a three-day project in 30 minutes, I noticed he washed off glue squeeze out with a wet cloth immediately after clamping....
Q & A: Sanding Scratches Revealed
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, May 20, 2013
Q & A: Sanding Scratches Revealed Q: What can I do to see sanding scratches before I apply stain? I always miss some of them until it’s too late. A: Doesn’t that drive you crazy? Just when you should be home free, wham! Now you’re...
Q & A: Salvaging a Rusty Plane Iron
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Q & A: Salvaging a Rusty Plane Iron Q: I’ve got an old plane that my grandfather left me. I’d like to use it, but its cutting iron is really rusty. Do I need to buy a new one? A: Don’t throw away that iron yet. Flattening the back...
Q & A: The Right Mortise/Tenon Fit
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, May 6, 2013
Q & A: The Right Mortise/Tenon Fit Q: What’s the right fit between a mortise and a tenon? I’m going crazy trying to measure them with a dial caliper! A: You’re not alone. This question has bugged just about every woodworker, but...
Snap-On Soft Jaws
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, May 3, 2013
Snap-On Soft Jaws I’ve been using an old metal-working vise in my shop for years. Occasionally I really do need a metal-working vise, but most often I use it to hold drawer sides up high when cutting dovetails. Unfortunately the metal jaws can be...
Small Parts Organizer
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, May 3, 2013
Small Parts Organizer I’ve designed a small-parts chest that’s as useful as it is simple to make. I’ve found those disposable, plastic containers for leftovers are ideal for small parts, such as screws and nails. The containers come...
Q & A: Sawing Aluminum
by American Woodworker Editors Friday, May 3, 2013
Q & A: Sawing Aluminum Q: Can I cut aluminum with my chop saw? A: Yes.Most carbide blades work fine for occasionally cutting aluminum, but we recommend using a special, non-ferrous metal-cutting blade (about $70) if you cut a lot of aluminum or brass...
Q & A: How Much Light?
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, April 22, 2013
Q & A: How Much Light? Q: My husband wants to turn our basement into a TV room so I have to move my shop to the garage. I want to fix it up right and one of the big questions I have is how much lighting do I need? A: Pages could be written on how...

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