Chris' Woodworking Blog April 2008 Archive

How to Choose the Correct Saw Blade
Your choice of saw blade for on any particular cut on a woodworking project will determine how clean the cuts will be, which in turn will determine how much sanding ... Read More

Saturday April 26, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Introducing: The Ultimate Wooden...Car?
Yes, you read that headline right. A few weeks ago, I was introduced to Joe Harmon, a grad student in the Industrial Design program at North Carolina State University. Joe ... Read More

Wednesday April 23, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Jet Woodworking Sweepstakes
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, Jet Power Tools is having a sweepstakes! Jet will be giving away a power tool a month, and everyone who enters will be entered to win ... Read More

Sunday April 20, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Time is Running Out!
The Woodworking Shows' 2007-08 schedule is drawing to a close. However, there are still three shows on the West Coast of the US that you might want to check ... Read More

Saturday April 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Remove Table Saw Rust
I was recently asked for some tips on how to remove rust from a cast iron table saw. Unfortunately, the person asking the question didn't mention the extent to ... Read More

Thursday April 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Remember the Forum!
OK, so it's not exactly a rallying cry like "Remember the Alamo!" However, if you have woodworking questions and you just can't find the answers, try the About Woodworking Forum. ... Read More

Wednesday April 16, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Woodworking Machines for Your Wood Shop
One of the big defining differences between traditional fine woodworking and "carpentry" is where the work is done. Typically, carpentry is done on-site, wherever the project will reside when ... Read More

Monday April 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Square-up Stock
A number of woodworking plans require square or rectangular-shaped pieces of stock of various lengths for parts such as table legs. No matter whether the piece is cut from ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cool Trick for Drilling Dowels
If you've ever needed to drill a hole in the end of a dowel, you know what a pain it can be. Either you can't get the drill centered ... Read More

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Build a Cedar Trellis Seat
With Spring on the way, many people's thoughts turn to spending time outdoors, gardening or just sitting outside soaking up the sun with a good book. If you're looking ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Woodworking Book Review: "Puzzle Projects for Woodworkers"
Fine woodworking isn't all furniture, cabinetry or such large-scale projects. Sometimes, it can be a lot of fun to make a complete departure from such projects and build something ... Read More

Sunday April 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Neat Wood Putty Trick
Putting wood filler putty into small holes where finish nails have been countersunk can be a pain - not the application of the putty, but the cleanup thereafter. The ... Read More

Saturday April 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Can Particle Board Be Used in Fine Woodworking Projects?
Particle board is a manufactured wood product that is utilized in most of the commercially-produced furniture available today. Particle board is inexpensive, stable and because it is manufactured from scraps ... Read More

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Woodworking Jigs You Can Make In Your Wood Shop
When building a woodworking project, there are times where a piece can be a bit complicated to try and cut free-hand. In these cases, often the easiest (and safest) ... Read More

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)