Category: Woodworking Projects

Furniture, shelves, and other builds.

Safe Working

Resilience and Return

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I’ve spoken here often about the tragedy of woodworking businesses disappearing after being destroyed by fire, but I don’t often get to talk about the ones who come back. Many… Source

Furniture

Fix Uneven Chair or Stool Legs

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A simple table saw technique levels four legs in no time flat. Rock-n-roll. That’s what four-legged pieces have a habit of doing – even with perfect joinery and a careful… Source

Joinery

Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs

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Bullet-Catch Bench Dogs When I built my workbench, I drilled round bench-dog holes in the top so I didn’t have to cut square mortises. Being a thrifty sort, I didn’t… Source

Furniture

Help! I Sanded Through Veneer

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Sanding through a veneer happens to everyone sooner or later. Here’s an old cabinetmaker’s trick that will salvage what looks to be a hopeless situation. Source

Furniture

Mid-Century Modern End Table

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This table blends clean lines with clever book storage—proving good design is as functional as it is beautiful. For many years the furniture in my house was a hodgepodge of… Source

Tools & Equipment

Omtech 60W Autofocus MOPA Fiber Laser Review

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Tool: MOPA 60W Autofocus Fiber Laser Marking Machine Shop Now Manufacturer: Omtech MSRP: $3599.99+ Over the past few years, I’ve developed a growing interest in adding lasers to the shop—especially fiber… Source

Woodworking Projects

IWF 2026

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Every other year, a good portion of the woodworking industry descends on Atlanta for the International Woodworking Fair, better known simply as IWF. And when I say “woodworking industry,” I… Source