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This week’s question comes from Craig in Springfield, OH who writes: “I’m getting ready to start my mahogany Barrister’s Bookcase, and I had a quick question. The plans I’m using call for 32 X 14 inch doors with rails and stiles that are only 1 1/4″ wide, (3/4 s...
This article was inspired by a question from Alexander. “Do you have any opinions on the use of glue-joint bits for the use of making thick table tops? I am talking about gluing boards at least 1-1/8 inch thick for a project I am working on. I hate biscuits and want the extra strength that...
This article was inspired by a question from Dick. He writes: I noticed on your cutting board tutorial, you put glue only on one side of the joint. I’ve always glued both sides, whether it’s a cutting board or table top. Is that overkill? In my opinion, gluing both sides of a joint is ...
This Viewer Question comes from Adam. Hey, it’s Adam with the chessboard again. I have upgraded from a simple chessboard to a chess table if you will. I am putting a drawer into the bottom of the chessboard. I just need to know if you think that a simple rabbet joint will be strong enough...
Dax is working with cypress and when he mills his boards, they start warping almost immediately. Will is making bridle joints out of cherry and finds that once the material is removed from the female part of the bridle joint, the ends start to close in a bit so that he can’t even do a dry fit...
This is a first for us. A very cool domino set from Jason. Let’s check it out: A friend wanted a custom made domino set. At first, I was leery of using wenge because it is so brittle, but with a lot of patience, sharp tools, and plenty of painter’s tape, I pulled it off. The lid and b...
From: Adam Barnett Location: West Los Angeles, CA Amateur or Pro: Amateur Wood Species: Pre-finished Maple Plywood Project Description: I just finished this miter station. It is a copy of Chris Marshall’s in Woodworkers Journal from the June 2010 issue called the “Ultimate Miter Stati...
Again?!?! Every time Woodworker’s Safety Week rolls around, I can count on at least a few folks saying, “Haven’t we covered everything already?!” Yeah, I’m talking about you Shannon. Ha! Honestly though, it is a valid question. After all, how many times can we talk abo...
This question comes from David who asks: I’m just getting started in woodworking. I don’t have many tools, and the ones I do have are Ryobi (fairly cheap) but I like them. Anyway, I saw a video on youtube of this very nice oak chest, but the craftsman used mostly biscuits to join almost...
Some general miter saw safety tips including clamping and operation tips. The Festool Kapex makes its first appearance in our show as well. And finally, some outtakes. ...
making tools out of concrete! This miter jig consists of concrete with polypropylene fibers for added strength. It describes a perfect 45 angle and the ‘table’ (piece of Corian on top) is at a dead 90 to the work. This, as seen, can even be used with material that is not flat. The wo...
d carpet tape. It’s a little thicker, and even the blue painters tape. We also had someone write in that says he was building cabinets this past weekend and started pondering the question of designing the cabinets to encourage them to be square on assembly. What other techniques can you sugges...