Rob Johnstone
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Basic Small Table Plans
Using techniques from our Woodworking Basics step stool, we take the next step up to a laminated tabletop for this end table.
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VIDEO: Building a Basic Small Table
Learn some simple woodworking and tabletop creation techniques with this simple end table build video.
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Finishing Feedback
This week, Rob talks reader’s favorite finishes, milling cherry lumber, drilling with a lathe, plus plans for a shop light and picture frame.
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VIDEO: Building a Box with a Lid Stay Hinge
Rob demonstrates the features of a Sugatsune Aileron Lift-Assist Soft-Close Hinge Set in the creation of a small storage box.
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Finding Your Finish
This week, Rob ponders finishes, we talk to a baseball bat turner, checking plugs, plus plans for a lamp and an Arts & Crafts bed.
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Try Something New
This week, Rob dreams of Osage Orange, turning a wheel, marking your tools, plus plans for a lampshade and a spice rack.
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Slabs are Super!
This week, Rob shows off your slab projects, plus a new marking tool, making big miter cuts, plus chair and desk plans.
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Quick Draw Marking Gauge: Teaching Old Fingers New Tricks
Make clean and steady lines with one hand thanks to this simple tool from Rockler.
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Slab City!
This week, Rob gets on the slab bandwagon, plus a stool plan, knife maintenance, and cutting board and nightstand plans.
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Salt Lake City Here I Come!
This week, Rob packs his bags, advice on templates and making thin cuts, plus plans for a tool cabinet and shaker chairs.
