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Your frustration is well-founded. We test 11 samples from around the world, unveil their inconsistencies and offer solutions.
Date: March 16, 2009
Categories:  Basics  .   Techniques
Discover how to add pegs to any project to achieve a traditional look – and to make your joints stronger.
Date: November 04, 2008
Categories:  Basics  .   Joinery  .   Techniques
Be it spilled coffee or sloppy joinery, mistakes cost time but increase knowledge.
Date: October 17, 2008
Categories:  Basics  .   Techniques
It takes five tools to enhance the design of any project with a carved fan. We show you the tools and tricks to get it right the first time.
Date: October 03, 2008
Categories:  Basics  .   Hand Tools  .   Projects  .   Techniques  .   Video
It takes only one setup on the table saw to cut every joint you need to make a solid drawer. Without a doubt, this is as easy as it gets.
Date: September 01, 2004
Categories:  Basics  .   Power Tools  .   Techniques
Learning to build shelving is a basic skill every woodworker must master. Here are the basic rules everyone must follow.
Date: February 02, 2007
Categories:  Basics  .   Projects  .   Shelving & Storage  .   Techniques
A penetrating look at protection.
Date: May 03, 2007
Categories:  Basics  .   Finishing  .   Techniques
These products are easy to apply with good results – choosing the right one for the job is the hard part.
Date: May 04, 2007
Categories:  Basics  .   Finishing  .   Techniques
Contradictory finishing information is frustrating. Here we clear up one example.
Date: May 04, 2007
Categories:  Basics  .   Finishing  .   Techniques
Forget wood conditioner and go for gel stain.
Date: August 28, 2007
Categories:  Basics  .   Finishing  .   Techniques
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