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Like a movie star, oak possesses natural good looks. Unlike a movie star, however, oak is easy to work with—even …

Wedged Mortise and Tenon This joint will never loosen! By Tom Caspar   Tap, tap, tap. The wedges go home, …

A remarkable drying process gives wood a new character. By Chad Stanton Some day, you’ll be able to build an …

How to Rout a Large Arc Need a big, smooth curve? This method will do it! By Jim Baumann Curved …

Custom-Made Crown Molding By John English Here’s how to make the crown molding for the pantry. It’s all done on …

All about commercial tenoning jigs Complete plans for a shop-made tenoning jig Drill Press Mortising Butterfly Inlay   See all …

Handles for Turning Tools: Customize Fit for Comfort & Performance By Alan Lacer   Decades ago, woodturning tools came without …

Chemical Ebonizing ?A sure-fire recipe for turning any wood deep black. By Richard Tendick Remember the old slogan, “better living …

Spalted Wood By Alan Lacer When wood is captured somewhere between the extremes of being completely sound and fully rotten, …