Project Assembly
Most of us apply linear thinking to project building: Cut parts to size, fasten them together, and then apply finish.
Gluing up and clamping a project proves just as critical as the machining and finishing stages, so take the time to get it right.
Before building projects with truly square corners you're proud of, you need the proper tools and setups.
I built a set of book-matched doors with cherry-crotch panels and mistakenly drilled the wrong stile of one door. How can I fix this?
I want to build a hall table with continuous grain along the apron and drawer fronts. How can I cut out the fronts, leaving the apron intact, while avoiding large reveals around the drawer fronts?
I left the unfinished top for a blanket chest in my truck on a hot, humid day, and it cupped. Can I get the top flat again without planing it (and reducing thickness)?
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