Wide-Mouth Dust Collection

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Wide-Mouth Dust Collection

American Woodworker Editors AW135, DIY, Dust, Dust Collection, Dust Collectors, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

The dust collection port on my sliding miter saw missed a lot of sawdust, so I added an additional port mounted directly behind the blade. The port is a piece of 3-in. ABS pipe that’s cut at 45 degrees to …
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Modern Shaving Horse

Tom Caspar AW135, Craftsman, Green Woodworking, Projects, Sawhorse, Shaving Horse, Techniques, Workshop Tips

Expert craftsman Tom Donahey shares his plans for an essential tool to work green wood. Few woodworking experiences are as sweet as working wood that’s just been split from a recently felled tree. Green wood is much easier to shape …
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Live Edge Bench

American Woodworker Editors AW135, Bench, Joinery, Joints, Live Edge, Natural Bench, Project, Projects, Slab

How do you make strong joints in wood like this? When I need wood for a project, my first stop is a small mill near my shop that specializes in local hardwoods. On one particular visit I noticed a pile …
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Cutting Sled for Inlay Strips

American Woodworker Editors AW135, Inlay, sled, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

This sled allows me to cut the 1/8-in.- wide strips of veneer that I often use for inlays. I can cut strips all day without having to measure or reposition the saw’s fence. The sled consists of a 13-in. by …
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