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Winter 2012-2013

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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: Warped Wood Woes
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, April 29, 2013
Q & A: Warped Wood Woes Q: I ordered a milled piece of ebony through the mail last winter. It looked great upon arrival, but after a few days it was so warped and twisted that I couldn’t use it.What gives? A: Watching your prized ebony turn...
Pull Saw Miter Box
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Pull Saw Miter Box Short lengths of molding can be awkward—and sometimes dangerous—to cut with power tools. I’d rather cut them by hand, using a Japanese pull saw and a shop-made miter box. Make the two guide blocks for the miter box...
Q & A: Perfectly Flush?
by American Woodworker Editors Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Q & A: Perfectly Flush? Q: I recently bought a plate joiner in hopes that it would help me get perfect alignment when edge-to-edge gluing. I’m still getting some unevenness at the joints.What gives? A: Biscuits help considerably with alignment...
Q & A: Slot Cutter vs. Plate Joiner
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, April 8, 2013
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 cheaper option? A: It depends on what kind of...
Q & A: Why did my dovetail bit break?
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, March 25, 2013
Q & A: Why did my dovetail bit break? Q: I’ve snapped off the tips of my dovetail router bit twice now while cutting sliding dovetails in hard maple. I don’t want to get burned again. What am I doing wrong? A: A dovetail bit does indeed...
Q & A: How do you cut curves in glass?
by American Woodworker Editors Monday, March 18, 2013
Q & A: How do you cut curves in glass? Q: My up-and-coming star pitcher accidentally hurled her baseball through a glass pane in our family room hutch. Usually, I’d just get out my glass cutter and make a replacement pane, but this one’s...
Q & A: Are Broken Screws Removable?
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Q & A: Are Broken Screws Removable? Q: Argh! I broke off a brass screw while installing a small hinge. Can I get it out? A: Join the club! Every woodworker has faced this problem.The best answer is to drill around the screw with a hollow bit, an unusual...
Q & A: Help! My router makes huge sparks!
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Q & A: Help! My Router Makes Sparks! Q: When I run my router I see lots of small, blue sparks inside. Recently the sparks have grown larger. Is this OK? A: Nope. Small sparks are normal, but large sparks are an indication that your brushes are wearing...
Q & A: Why are new chisels so dull?
by woodworkerBryan Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Q & A: Why are new chisels so dull? Q: Whenever I buy a blade, like a tablesaw blade or a router bit, it’s always sharp.How come when I buy chisels they’re duller than a math lecture on the last day of school? A: Although it seems reasonable...
Q & A: Dovetail Jig Set-Up
by woodworkerBryan Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Q & A: Dovetail Jig Set-Up Q: I’ve fallen in love with my dovetail router jig, but my big frustration is setting the depth of the dovetail bit each time. I’ve tried measuring how much the bit should stick out, but that’s awkward...
17 Router Tips
by woodworkerBryan Tuesday, February 19, 2013
17 Router Tips Flattening Wide Boards A huge, wide board makes a stunning tabletop. If it won‘t fit through your planer, flattening that board can be a lot of hard work. You could use a belt sander, but it’s much easier to use your router...
Q & A: Rusty Router Collets
by American Woodworker Editors Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Q & A: Rusty Router Collets Q: Returning to my shop after working outside this summer, I noticed a rusty film on my router collets and bits.What’s the best way to remove the rust without damaging the collets and bits? A: Use a synthetic steel...

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