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S6.E1 ∙ Marking gauges

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

If you're not using marking gauges or some sort of blade to lay out your joinery, you are really missing out. I remember a conversation I had with William Ng at the William Ng School when he told me, "If you want to make good joinery, use a pencil. But if you want to make great joinery, using a knife!"

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S6.E2 ∙ The effects of weather on untreated wood

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Mother Nature can be quite harsh on wood even under the best conditions. This is why it is essential to protect your outdoor projects with a good quality finish and if possible, use a cover to protect them from the elements.

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S6.E3 ∙ How to install a drawer knob

Sun, Feb 05, 2012

So here's a quick review of how I like to install drawer knobs in finished drawers. The key is to use our old shop favorite blue tape, a brad point bit, and a backer block. You'll end up with nice clean holes and a perfect installation.

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S6.E4 ∙ Tapping threads in wood

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

During the construction of my Split-Top Roubo Workbench, I was surprised to see Benchcrafted's plans calling for numerous tapped threads. Instead of attaching the various components of the leg vise using screws or bolts with nuts, they actually recommend cutting threads into the wood.

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S6.E5 ∙ Drawbored mortise & tenon

Mon, Mar 26, 2012

The mortise and tenon is one of the strongest fundamental joints available to woodworkers, but there are a couple of ways we can make the joint even stronger and longer-lasting.

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S6.E6 ∙ Flatten boards wider than your jointer

Tue, Apr 10, 2012

I'm going to show you two techniques that will help you keep your wide boards intact. Both methods utilize the planer for final flattening, but one method starts with a hand plane and the other starts with the jointer.

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S6.E7 ∙ Cyclone separator shootout

Tue, May 01, 2012

A cyclone separator is essentially a bucket with a fancy lid. When connected to a vacuum source, the lid creates a cyclonic suction that collects large dust particles minimally and the small dust particles at best. By adding one of these to a standard shop vac or dust extractor, you can collect much of the dust before it ever reaches your vac's filter.

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S6.E8 ∙ Microjig mj splitter steelpro

Sat, May 05, 2012

In the past, we have discussed the use of Featherboards and Pushsticks as well as the benefits of using something like MicroJig's GRR-Ripper. But the one safety device we have yet to focus on, which could be considered the most important, is the tablesaw splitter/riving knife.

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S6.E9 ∙ Tenons on the bandsaw

Wed, May 09, 2012

If you are one of those folks who wants to begin detaching from the tablesaw, you're going to need to find alternative methods for doing the things that we typically use the tablesaw for, such as cutting tenons. Fortunately, the bandsaw is a very good alternative.

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S6.E10 ∙ Flattening workbenches and wide boards with a router

Tue, May 22, 2012

The traditional method for flattening a workbench is to use hand planes and winding sticks. While some folks truly relish this labor of love, others prefer to delegate this grunt work to power tools. The power tool method is very similar to the action of a CNC machine. The router sled is very easy to make from scrap 3/4 inch plywood. The rails can be made from 2 by 6 construction-grade lumber.

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S6.E11 ∙ Turning a tool handle

Tue, Jun 05, 2012

If you have a lathe, turning a tool handle is a breeze. Beautiful custom tool handles are just minutes away.

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S6.E12 ∙ Sitting bench step stool part 1

Wed, Jun 27, 2012

The original sitting bench step stool serves as a model for a new and improved version. Templates are created and the initial leg curves are cut and shaped.

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S6.E13 ∙ Sitting bench step stool part 2

Mon, Jul 09, 2012

The sitting bench step stool comes to life with some additional shaping and assembly. The center support is joined to the legs using either wooden or brass dowels.

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S6.E14 ∙ Sitting bench step stool part 3

Tue, Jul 17, 2012

The stool is fully constructed and now its time to focus on the finish.

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S6.E15 ∙ Cleaning blades & bits

Tue, Jul 31, 2012

If you find that your blades and bits just aren't performing like they used to, you might not need to send them out for a sharpening. They might just be in desperate need of a good cleaning.

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S6.E16 ∙ Festool cms router table

Sun, Sep 09, 2012

Festool's new CMS Router Table hits the market in October 2012. Here's a first look at some of the main features and add-ons.

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S6.E17 ∙ Advanced joinery with darrell peart and william ng

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

As you progress along your woodworking journey, it will become clear that joinery can mean much more than a simple mortise and tenon. When you start to dig a little deeper, you find out that various exotic and mind-boggling joints have been in use for centuries.

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S6.E18 ∙ Coves on the tablesaw & the parallelogram cove jig

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Many people are surprised when they find out they can make incredibly beautiful (and large) coves moldings on the tablesaw. I know I was. In this episode, I'll give you a rundown on the process for creating both symmetrical and asymmetrical coves.

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S6.E19 ∙ Dream shop build

Sun, Oct 21, 2012

Every woodworker (I think!) dreams of someday being able to construct their own dedicated woodworking space. I hope the sharing of my personal experience with you will provide some ideas and inspiration for your own shop, regardless of its size.

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S6.E20 ∙ Wall-hanging magazine rack

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

This video shows you how to build the Wall-Hanging Magazine Rack, designed by Glen Huey. And because I don't like to leave well enough alone, I'll also show you an alternative version of the magazine rack that employs a few of my personal design changes.

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S6.E21 ∙ The knife block

Tue, Nov 13, 2012

This video shows you how to build a Knife Block, designed by Chris Schwarz. It's a fun little project that makes a great gift, especially if you're sick of giving people cutting boards as presents.

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S6.E22 ∙ Verysupercool tools after-market tablesaw fence

Wed, Nov 28, 2012

The guys over at VerySuperCool Tools recently gave me an opportunity to test out one of their new products: an after-market fence system. The great thing about this unit is that it works perfectly with existing Biesemeyer-style fences. So installation is as simple as dropping it on the rail and performing a standard fence calibration.

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