Woodsmith Tips

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A long panel can be difficult to control while making a cut on the table saw. But adding some support to the “loose” end can make a big difference in getting good results. The important thing to remember is that the end of the panel should be supported all the way...

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A zero-clearance insert with a splitter is one of the big keys to safely and accurately ripping thin strips. The insert prevents a strip from getting trapped between the blade and the opening. And the splitter keeps the strip from binding on the blade. (See information on a Freud rip...

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var so = new SWFObject("http://images.woodsmithstore.com/smallShopSS.swf", "BCss", "410", "360", "7", "#FFFFFF");so.write("flashcontent"); How-to plans for building the shop you’ve always dreamed of! Plus tips and techniques to make your shop time more productive....

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Even though removing dried glue squeeze-out is a common task, it’s no picnic. But, as you can see in the photos above, a chisel is the perfect tool for the task. When glue has dried in a corner, like the drawer you see above left, try a bevel-down grip to “pop”...

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You need Javascript enabled and a copy of the Adobe Flash Player to view this video. var vid = new SWFObject("/global/flash/player-licensed.swf","single","384","323","9"); vid.addParam("allowfullscreen","true"); vid.addParam("wmode","transparent"); vid.addVariable("file","/videoproducts/sib_bookcabinetshelves.xml"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.write("video-15555"); Get step-by-step plans to build beautiful bookcases, classic cabinets, and timeless shelves....

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You need Javascript enabled and a copy of the Adobe Flash Player to view this video. var vid = new SWFObject("/global/flash/player-licensed.swf","single","384","236","9"); vid.addParam("allowfullscreen","true"); vid.addParam("wmode","transparent"); vid.addVariable("file","/videotips/video_20100218.xml"); vid.addVariable("shuffle","false"); vid.addVariable("repeat","list"); vid.addVariable("stretching","exactfit"); vid.addVariable("smoothing","true"); vid.addVariable("ad","shopnotes"); vid.write("video-39276"); From the Woodsmith Shop TV Show: Build this Lumber Rack from a single sheet of Plywood.(download lumber rack plans)...

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