Woodworker Digest

Saw Blade Teeth Per Inch

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One question I occasionally hear from beginning woodworkers is asking how many teeth per inch (TPI) their saw blades should have for the best cuts on their woodworking projects ... Well, the answer is a little more complicated than that, but it doesn't have to be ... Learn the basics of choosing the proper blades to make any cut required by your woodworking plans ...

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Make a Set of Washer Boxes

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drill, woodworking

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

Now that you've built your own set of washer boxes, only one step in this woodworking project remains: learn how to play washers! In this step, we'll show you the rules and give you some tips on how to play washers ...

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Planers

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planer, woodworking

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

When your boards are too thick, a surface planer is the perfect power tool for thinning them down to size ... Learn the functions and features to look for when you need one of these very handy woodworking tools ...

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Review of Ryobi JM82 Biscuit Joiner

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woodworking

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

This image gallery contains pictures of all of the About.com Reviews of Woodworking Tools ... Click on any image to read the complete review of that particular tool, to help you make an informed buying decision ...

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Hitachi KM12VC Router

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router, woodworking

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

In this review of woodworking tools, we test the Hitachi KM12VC fixed base and plunge router kit ... This router is a bit less expensive than some other routers in its class ... Learn the features that make this router a decent value ...

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Computer Monitor Riser Plans

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clamps, woodworking

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

To begin building this computer monitor riser, we'll build the dovetailed drawers. I used poplar for the prototype, but you could also use pine to construct the drawer parts ...

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Great accessory for the shop

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furniture

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 3:50 a.m.

I often make furniture for my home and family. I have a larger miter saw but it is too big and heavy to easily move around and I have a small shop space to deal with. I had an old 8-1/4 Delta miter saw that died after 20 years of faithful service that I would often pull out to use, instead of the 12 incher. I missed that little guy and saw the Craftsman 7-1/4 sliding miter on sale for 99.00. It is usually about 169.00. The small blade is fine for one inch material that I usually use and it will

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Octorack - A Wine Bottle & Glass Holder

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 3:20 a.m.

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I’ve seen wine bottle holders that stand like magic and hold one bottle. I wanted to create one that would take as little space as possible, hold an evening’s worth of wine, and an evening’s worth of wine glasses. Thus began the Octorack ... It’s made from maple and is in octagon shape, one of my favorite shapes in woodworking ...

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An Inexpensive Workbench #1: base complete & hand planing the top

Published Jan. 16, 2009 at 1:11 a.m.

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I’ve been working on a new bench and thought I’d share the progress in case anyone is interested ... I read Scott Landis’ Workbench book and a few excerpts from the Swartz’s book and I’ve come up with this ... I’ve totally cheaped-out so far, and so far no regrets ... Everything accept the vise faces is going to be constuction lumber; 2×6’s and 2×4’s (where I come from these are made from Spruce) ... $60 is the total bill for the base and top so far; I haven’t bought the jaws

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Oak Bowl

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Published Jan. 15, 2009 at 9:53 p.m.

This is the first green turn in my life. I have been practicing woodworking retirement too long and decided to get back to business after a long break. I have completed many turning projects prior to a decade long break. I prefer to work primarily with show pieces that will never be used for food service. Anyhow, about the bowl: The stock was chosen from a tree that was from my neighborhood. The tree was cut during the summer months of 2008. I mounted it with a 4” face plate on the inside of

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