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At this point, you’re probably tired of hearing me say, “I don’t believe in coincidences.” But this bench proves my point. A couple of years ago, furniture maker Steven Bunn emailed me about a project he’d once prepared for American Woodworker. That magazine was acquired by Popular Woodworking before his article went to press, and…

I didn’t notice this misfit miter until glue-up. Fortunately there’s an easy way to hide narrow gaps like this one. Before the glue dries, rub the corner with a hard, rounded object, like a big drill bit. Rubbing crushes the wood fibers inward and closes the gap. The fibers stiffen as the glue dries. This…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a roundup of Splinter Report greatest hits. Local Oddity: OSB Edition (From April 4th) I always keep any eye out for furniture when I’m at antique shops. It’s almost a…