Tricks of the Trade
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Tip for Cutting Plywood Safely and Accurately
Our tip for cutting plywood safely, accurately and cleanly: instead of trying to balance the sheet across a table saw, try a foam backer board.
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VIDEO: Making Drawer Supports in Furniture Case Construction
Ernie Conover explains several traditional wood drawer slide support options that, when properly constructed, can operate just as smoothly and effectively as new metal drawer slides.
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VIDEO: Stain Finish for Highly Figured Hardwood
Rob Johnstone explains the process for finishing highly figured hardwoods. Includes a step-by-step guide for preparing and applying the finish.
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VIDEO: How to Make Raised Panel Doors Using a Table Saw
In this video we demonstrate how to do classic frame and panel construction using just a table saw. We even create raised panels to be used in a door and drawer front.
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Cutting Different Materials with Your Scroll Saw
Challenge your creativity while expanding your skills.
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Turning Acrylic Blanks with Negative Rake Carbide Turning Tools
Turning tools with negative rake cutters make it easier to turn plastics, resins, acrylics and very hard woods.
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Skew Chisel Primer
Keith Tompkins of the American Association of Woodturners gives an overview of how to get the most out of the oft misunderstood skew chisel.
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Band Saw Blades: Five Fast Facts
Band saw blades are the humble cutters that do amazing work.
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Scroll Saw Cutting at a (Steep) Angle
Use steep angle cuts on a scroll saw to create bowls that look lathe-turned.
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Sanding Woodturning Projects with a Lubricant
Adding wet-sanding to our arsenal can be a major benefit to our lungs. AAW’s Mike Peace explains the benefits of using lubricants when sanding turning projects.
