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Which is more mythical – a unicorn or a DeWalt band saw? I’ve been asked over the years why some tool manufacturers don’t make certain tools. Mostly, tool companies restrict their offerings to one of two categories: handheld/portable or stationary. There is some overlap, such as jobsite table saws and “portable” planers that are too … Read more
From Matcha: How the heck do I get started with marquetry? Get Started in Marquetry Chelsea Van Voorhis’s fun, versatile way to incorporate marquetry into your next project From Jason: I have a handle on the basics of double-bevel marquetry and I’m having a hard time finding resources for more advanced information. Even most classes … Read more
When considering veneer and its quality, we usually think only of characteristics such as species, thickness and figure, or defects such as knots, stain or pitch streaks. Beyond that, veneer is veneer. But of most serious concern should be knife checks. These are parallel-to-grain fracture planes produced in the veneer at the time of its … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Wrapping the Brass Strip Around Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 After annealing and straightening the brass and dadoing the sides of the box to accommodate the metal strips … Read more
To stabilize waterstones on my workbench, and attempt to manage the mess, I’ve turned to silicone potholders in the past. They work OK, but the size isn’t right and the stones tend to wobble. These new silicone sharpening mats from Rockler are designed for the job, and they do it perfectly. —Asa Christiana is editor … Read more
Michelle Holzapfel and her husband have a shop in Malboro, Vermont. Surrounded by maple, basswood, birch, and butternut trees, she sources and dries the lumber sourced off her own property. Michelle considers wood a “quintessential material” and lets the grain and cell structure dictate what that material becomes, whether it’s sculptural pieces or bowls carved … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Adding a bit of texture and colour to a square platter is a great way to dress up a simple design. Project #2419 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 1 Day • Cost: $40 Sometimes, it takes … Read more
I received Taylor Toolworks #4 and #5 planes for review. Mike Taylor mentioned that soon, he would be selling the entire line of Bedrock planes, from #2 to the behemoth #7. I first met Mike Taylor six years ago, and since then, I’ve followed the growth of Taylor Toolworks, the company he co-founded with his … Read more
We may receive a commission when you use our affiliate links. However, this does not impact our recommendations. Tool: 18V Brushless Colt Palm Router Kit (GKF18V-25PL14) Buy Now Manufacturer: Bosch MSRP: $399 (includes router, fixed base, plunge base, L-Boxx, 4ah 18v battery, charger, misc dust attachments) There is probably not a name more synonymous with compact … Read more