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I was in a rock ‘n’ roll band in college, and we dreamed about getting a record deal, selling dozens of copies of our album and ending up in the cut-out bin. For those of you who aren’t music [...]

I’m gearing up to build a run of Roorkhee Chairs for some customers and (fingers crossed) this magazine. But before I can even order the wood I had to do something I thought I’d never do again: [...]

20 Finishing Tips Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com. Make dewaxed shellac Take the wax out of shellac and you have a great sealer that’s [...]

Basic HVLP Spray Techniques How to succeed at spraying a waterborne finish Purchase the complete version of this woodworking technique story from AWBookstore.com. When it comes to finishing, [...]

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 [...]

Display Cabinet Open sides and built-in lights showcase your treasures. By Randy Johnson Some cabinets are all about displaying the beauty of wood. This cabinet, with its glass doors, shelves and [...]

Over on the Chris Schwarz blog, some of the people commenting on his review of Furniture in the Southern Style mentioned one of the photos in the introduction, and the reference to it being a [...]

Mom, if you’re reading this — SPOILER ALERT — Go read something else. When my mother read Chuck Bender’s “Chester County Style” article in our December 2011 issue, she [...]

WHY BUY???? WHEN YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN??? MADE FROM A MIXTURE OF SCAFFOLD BOARDS AND PALLETS   COST WISE  £30 0R 60 DOLLARS, IDEAL SPACE SAVER. SIMPLE AND EASY TO DO… IDEAL [...]

Tune Your Bandsaw Learn how to tune up a bandsaw. Handles for Turning Tools Learn how to make and fit ferrules on tool handles. Bandsaw Table Lock Make a lock to prevent your bandsaw’s [...]

As CNCs become increasingly common in small woodshops, an amazing variety of work is emerging. This confirms the technical versatility of CNCs, it’s an even greater testimony to the creativity [...]

As a lifelong Southerner, I can attest that things are done a little differently below the Mason-Dixon line. Things might seem a little backward or slow to newcomers. The manners, the way you do [...]