Chris Schwarz’s Irish stick chair
Chris makes chairmaking approachable with a set of basic tools.
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How & Why of Spring Joints
Save on clamps with this traditional technique for panel glue-ups. A“spring joint” is a traditional method where you join the edges of two boards to make a wider panel and leave a tiny gap in the middle of the …
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Chisels
The simplest tool in your chest is also the most sensitive and versatile; here’s how to set up a chisel to a high level and wield it like a maestro. It’s almost impossible to build furniture without a chisel, …
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Easy Magazine Rack
Two bits of wood and a jigsaw are what you need to make this magazine rack that converts to a bookstand. Because you’re holding this magazine, chances are you could use a magazine rack by your favorite chair to …
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The Roman Workbench
The low Roman workbench is the oldest and simplest form of bench, and it has advantages many woodworkers have overlooked.
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