AW Extra 10/4/12 – Waterstones

Waterstones Hone an incredibly sharp edge with a $35 combo stone. By Tom Caspar For this woodworker, it doesn’t get any better than using a sharp hand tool. Not just...

AW Extra 9/6/12 – Lock Miters

Lock Miters This simple set-up process guarantees perfect joints! By George Vondriska Lock miters are strong, attractive joints that make assembly easy. So why the heck don’t we use lock...

Worlds Best Routing Guide

World's Best Routing Guide This simple guide guarantees success whenever you need to make a straight routing pass. It's perfect for jointing a long edge or routing dadoes and grooves....

Iron-on Edge Banding

Iron-on Edge Banding If you can iron a shirt, you can apply edge banding! By Bruce Kieffer Iron-on edge banding is a modern cabinetmaker’s best friend. It quickly covers the...

Tips for Mastering Featherboards

Tips for Mastering Featherboards Featherboards are like having an extra set of hands in the shop, going where no fingers ever should. By Jock and Susan Holmen The featherboard gets...

Align Bandsaw Wheels

Align Bandsaw Wheels By Dave Munkittrick & Bruce Kieffer Q. I’ve tried everything to get good resaw results on my bandsaw, but the blade still wanders. What gives? A. If...

Template Routing Tips

Template Routing Tips By Randy Johnson ??If you want to get the most from your router, you need to master template routing. Once you learn the basics you can spend...