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New Router & deck completed


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Published Jan. 19, 2009 at 1:56 p.m.
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So I picked up the Freud router from HD that was posted here on LJ a few weeks ago for $99 ... Haven’t had much time to use it yet though ... I spent this weekend building a 10×20 deck in my backyard ... Real simple, 2×6s for the frame & 2×6x20’s for the surface ... I’ll take pics later ... Right now i’m sore as hell ... The next task is to clean out my garage & build some storage & a table for my new router ... I haven’t picked up any router bits yet, any recommendations on good

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Band Saw Circle Cutting Jig


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band saw, clamps, wood, woodworking

Published Jan. 19, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

In this step of these free woodworking plans, we'll continue to attach the jig to the band saw by placing two more clamps in place ... This will provide sideways stability when cutting circular shapes on the circle cutting jig for your woodworking projects ...

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Charles Neil The Magic of Routers


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dovetail, router

Published Jan. 18, 2009 at 10:47 p.m.
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The Magic of Routers is Charles Neil’s latest DVD ... This is a 5 DVD set that gives you over 10 hours of instructions on everything you want to know about using a router ... On disk one he reviews different routers. Then he explains some of the many different types of router bits that are available and how they are used. He then talks about the different ways to guide a router and follows that up with a discussion on hand held routing and using a router table ... Although he does not tell you

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Straightening Lumber


Published Jan. 17, 2009 at 11:17 a.m.
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I am inspired by a couple of recent related blogs to add my two cents on the subject of preparing rough lumber for use in a project ... I see several people wishing they had more or different tools, and get the idea that everyone would like to have a 12” jointer ... I see some people have figured out that you can do the same with a planer and a little ingenuity ... Here is what I did ... You should see in the pictures something I call a sled ... It is 12.5” wide and 8’ long, weighing about

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Dave's SketchUp Blather #7: The Table Tutorial Continued - Adding a Drawer and Edge Trim


Published Jan. 17, 2009 at 9:25 a.m.
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Well, I showed the table to my client. It’s fine except she’d like a shallow drawer in it. Easy enough at this stage. After deciding on the depth of the drawer, we figure out we need to add 3” to the height of the aprons. We start with the legs, though ... We’ll hide the top for the time being and then we’ll open a leg component for editing and with the Select tool, we’ll drag a left to right selection box around the part of the leg that contains the bottom edges of the mortise and

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Craftsman 28084 Router Combo


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Published Jan. 17, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

The Craftsman Router Combo (#320.28084) is a 2-1/4 HP, 12.5 Amp variable speed router kit that includes a fixed base, plunge base and D-handle base. This kit also contains a dust collection port and edge guide, all housed in a heavy-duty case. Learn the advantages and features of this all-in-one router combo ...

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Irwin Quick Grip Clamp Review


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clamps, woodworking

Published Jan. 17, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

If there is one axiom that applies to all woodworkers, it is that we can never have enough clamps. For those woodworkers, we suggest checking out the Irwin Quick Grip woodworking clamps. In this woodworking tool review, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this one-hand operated woodworking tool ...

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Wooden Toolbox


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band saw, drill, router, sandpaper, woodworking

Published Jan. 17, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

The final woodworking step in these free woodworking plans is to assemble the entire classic wooden toolbox ... Use a waterproof glue to help hold the woodworking joints, where appropriate ...

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Table Saw Jointer Jig


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clamps, drill, jointer, router, table saw, wood, woodworking

Published Jan. 17, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

The table saw jointer jig is nearly complete. The one major remaining step is to add a strip of stock under the jig to ride in the left miter slot of your table saw. Rip a five-foot piece of stock the width and height of your miter slot and it will be attached in an upcoming step of these free woodworking plans ...

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How to Build Utility Shelves


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clamps, drill, wood, woodworking

Published Jan. 17, 2009 at 5:10 a.m.

In many utility rooms, garages or other locations, a utility shelf can be very useful. A properly built utility shelf is more than just a piece of wood attached to some brackets ... In this set of free woodworking plans, learn how to build strong, sturdy utility shelves that will also look great ...

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