Dado Width Adjustor

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Dado Width Adjustor

Pop Wood Editors February 2011 #188, Shop Tips, Tricks of the Trade

I cut dados for a tight fit. When I make them too tight, I use a jig that I call a Dado Tuner. The sole is 1⁄2” Baltic birch plywood, measuring 41⁄2“ x …
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What’s a Workbench Worth?

Christopher Schwarz End Grain, February 2011 #188, On the Level, Schwarz on Workbenches, Workbench

In 2005, I loaned my French workbench to a friend to use in his booth at a woodworking show. As I rolled the 350-pound behemoth onto the show’s floor, I heard a couple wolf whistles (really?), then one of …
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Essential Dividers

George Walker Design, Design in Wood, Design Matters, February 2011 #188

Unlock your creativity with this humble tool. How comfortable would you be giving up your tape measure? If that puts you in a cold sweat, I can relate. Time was when I worked only from prints, taking careful measurements …
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Easy Pirate Chest

Megan Fitzpatrick February 2011 #188, I Can Do That, Projects, Weekend Project, woodworking gifts

Masonry nails and two XXL leather belts impart the ‘arghh!’ in this build. Don’t let the curved top of this “pirate chest” scare you. It’s a lot less tricky than it may appear – and it’s excellent practice with your …
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