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Q & A: Mortise and Tenon Dimensions Q: I would like to use mortise and tenon joinery on a project. Are there any rules of thumb for sizing mortise and...

Linker Logs Project Have fun while learning to fabricate with plywood. By Randy Johnson Although linker logs are made with the aid of a computer— once complete, they’re a great...

This is a SketchUp model of Tommy Mac’s Toolbox from the December 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

This is a SketchUp model of the Moravian Stool from the December 2012 issue. View the SketchUp Model View All SketchUp Models Purchase SketchUp Learning Products from Shopwoodworking.com

Q & A: Is Blue-Stained Pine OK? Q: I have some pine that was given to me.The price was right but the wood is full of blue stain. Is it...

Q & A: Restoring a Blued Chisel Q: The first thing I did with my new grinder was to blue the edge of a chisel. Is there anything I can...

Q & A: Folding Bandsaw Blades Q: I once saw someone fold a bandsaw blade for easier storage— how was that done? A: Folding a bandsaw blade can be a...

Q & A: Matching Old Stains Q: I have to match an old stain. I’ve come pretty close with a new stain I bought at the hardware store, but it’s...

Q & A: Setting Jointer Knives Q: How can I set my jointer knives without using a jig? A: A wood block and a pencil will do the job on...

Versatile Small Cyclone By Brad Holden When we polled woodworkers about which tool they were likely to buy next year, the most common answer was, “A dust collector!” If you’re...

Extra-Large Loose Tenons By Brad Holden Big parts require big joinery. The success of Festool’s Domino joiner, a portable machine that makes smallscale loose-tenon joints, has prompted [...]

Rabbeting Bit Accessory By Brad Holden I got in a pickle the other day when I needed to rout a curved rabbet that was 9/32" wide. None of the bearings...