Build a Classic Ming Table, Part 2
John Cameron builds a beautiful table, copied directly from a 400-year-old Ming Dynasty piece, with a wonderfully complex, interlocking system of joinery, accomplished without glue.
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Eastern Red Cedar
Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana Other Common Names: Juniper, aromatic cedar, pencil cedar, Tennessee red cedar Growing Regions: Maine and southern Ontario to South Dakota, south to eastern Texas and east to Georgia Size Characteristics: Generally…
Read moreGarrett Hack’s favorite handplanes
One thing Garrett has learned over the years is that you don’t need a lot of planes, just good ones. Here, he shares the stories of some of his favorites.
Read moreBimonthly mentor
From his first cabinetry job to his own business, Carl Spencer has not been alone. He’s had a mentor by his side—his collection of woodworking magazines.
Read moreTips for creating custom clamping blocks
Extra effort ensures glue-up success
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