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Free bow-front display case woodworking plan. Freestanding Privacy Screen/Trellis. Blade organizer fits in a drawer. Download these free woodworking plans for your next project. You'll find plans for cabinets, desks, bookshelves, tables, kitchen items, toys, and much more!
Find the tips, tricks, and techniques for your woodworking shop from wood preparation to finished cabinetry with doors and drawers. You'll also learn about joinery, measuring, and wood finishes.
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Woodworking vises differ from metalworking vises in that they attach to the bottom of the bench surface or are built into it, with (typically wood) jaws flush with the benchtop. Metalworking vises usually mount to the top of a bench. Woodworking vises vary in price from about $30 to as much as $400.
Start with a layout. The first step in setting up an effective whole-shop system involves selecting the dust-collector location and from there, laying out duct runs to each tool, providing the air a path with the least resistance possible.
That's why woodworkers decide on the joints they'll use early on in the planning stages. Here's a sampling of popular joints, some simple, some more difficult. Butt Joint. A simple joining of two pieces of wood, either at a corner or edge to edge. Make it stronger with glue blocks or screws.
Don't be intimidated by the finishing process. We'll guide you to the right finish for your project—polyurethane, lacquer, shellac, and more—and show you how to get picture-perfect, repeatable results.
A finish worth the wait. You can rub out nearly any film finish, including polyurethane, lacquer, and shellac. With the latter two, each topcoat bonds with the one beneath it to form one single layer. With poly, though, you'll want to apply a full-strength final coat to avoid cutting through to the layer below.
Board foot: The standard unit of measure for hardwood lumber. Because hardwoods often sell in random widths and lengths, a board foot measures thickness, width, and length to determine the total volume of wood in the board. One board foot is a piece 1x12x12".
Learn about designing, drawing, and selecting the right style for your next woodworking project. Find out how small details and style affect the final look of your project.