Crown Molding Restoration, Part 3

Yoav Liberman Crown Molding, Furniture Repair, Repair, restoration, Techniques

After completing step (F), I used a gouge to hollow out the cove portion of the molding. I selected a gouge with a sweep that matched the cove radius and carefully shaved the wood in the direction of the …
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Chisels

Christopher Schwarz April 2017 #231, Bench Chisel, Bevel, Butt Chisels, Chisels, Featured Article, Hand Tool, Mortise Chisel, Techniques

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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Wide Tenons Made Easy

Pop Wood Editors February 2010 #181, Jigs and Fixtures, Rabbets, Techniques, Tenon Jigs, Tenons, Tricks of the Trade

When making tenons for breadboard ends and other wide workpieces, the router is my tool of choice. Ensuring perfectly aligned rabbet shoulders on both sides of the board was a problem until I started using this shopmade collar jig. I …
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Planning Shop Lighting

Logan Wittmer August 2023 #273, Lighting, Shop Projects, Techniques, well-equipped shop

Upgrade your shop lighting to help you see what you are working on and to make your shop more inviting. Did you know that at age 60, you need approximately 3x the amount of light to see as you did …
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How to Use Spokeshaves

James Mursell Hand Tool, Hand Tool Fundamentals, October 2012, Spokeshave, Techniques

Learn how to choose and use these versatile shaping tools. As a Windsor chairmaker and spokeshave maker, I use a spokeshave more than any other tool. I have three: two straight shaves (large and small) and, for hollowing wood, the …
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