Dovetail Techniques

A special dovetail machine can guide a router to make perfect dovetail cuts in wood. Learn how to use a dovetail machine to create a dovetail joint.

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Wood Moisture Content

Get advice to learn how to check the moisture content of wood.

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How to Make a Jig for Curved Cuts

Learn how to make this jig made of wiggle board that makes curved cuts in wood.

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1. How to Make a Sanding Drum

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Unlike other sanding accessories, sanding drums can reach into curved corners and deep recesses. These instructions can ...

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Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
2. Decorative Aluminum Finishes (03:46)

Woodworker David Thiel creates a decorative aluminum table edge.
3. Tips for Using a Stepped Dowel System

DIY Tools and Techniques guest Rorke Miller demonstrates the creation of a stepped dowel system.
4. How to Attach Metal to Wood

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Use these step-by-step instructions to attach metal to wood. All you'll need is a pneumatic rivet gun, rivets, a drill a...

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Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Easy
5. Assembling the Mahogany Stand (05:08)

With the legs completed, woodworker David Marks fabricates the mahogany shelves, including cutting subtle curves in the ...
6. Delta Nail and Staple Guns (00:59)
7. Walnut Coat Rack - Part 4 (02:39)

After sanding the walnut coat rack project, this piece is ready for finishing. Wood Works host David Marks applies a sim...
8. Selecting Circular Blades (05:49)

Choosing the right circular blades can be tricky for many woodworkers. With these detailed descriptions and tips from Da...
9. Instant Espalier Fence (01:40)

Approved: Build an instant espalier-style fence that has an attractive nautical design. You can complete this project I...
10. Mortiser and Biscuit Joiner

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Cut two half-circles into two pieces of wood and slide a biscuit into them to make a strong joint. Learn how with these ...

Time:
Under Half Day

Cost:
$100 - $250

Difficulty:
Moderate
11. 4- Router Table Fence (03:46)

Making a simple, yet precise, router table fence.
12. How to Make a Slip Joint

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A slip joint is a variation of the mortise and tenon that can be cut entirely on the table saw. Host David Thiel demonst...

Time:
2 hours

Cost:
$1 - $50

Difficulty:
Moderate
13. Project Calculator

DIY experts show why this project calculator is a great tool to have around the workshop. It can perform functions ordin...
14. Coopered Hall Table - Part 4 (02:57)

After leveling the top edges for the columns with a router, the finishing touches are completed for the coopered table. ...
15. Hoffmann Dovetail Router (01:32)