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Home Materials Hardware Hand Tools Techniques Projects Literature |
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Home Materials Hardware Hand Tools Techniques Projects Literature |
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This is the how-to part of the library, the part where I will be placing articles that describe the skills and techniques used to design, plan and build cabinet and furniture projects. Since the techniques are rather conceptual, I have set up a companion, the Projects department, which houses ideas and plans for skill-building projects that you can use to develop your technique.
The following pages will be dedicated to describing many common techniques, or processes, used in various aspects of woodworking. The idea here is not to include projects (which have their own department), but to concentrate on the essential skills, concepts, and thought processes that are used by many skilled woodworkers as one half of the means by which they create things from wood. This department builds on information in the Materials department, which contains some of the most basic techniques related to using the various materials used in woodworking.
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General Shop Safety | How to make sure that, at the end of the day, you can still count to ten (with your shoes on), see in 3D, hear when you're being called for dinner, and smell the fresh, clean air without coughing up wood dust. |
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Lumberyard 101: Hardwoods | What you need to know about how to select & buy hardwood lumber, lumber grades, and more. |
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Wood Joints 101 | How to make two pieces of wood into one. |
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Lumberyard 102: Sheet Goods | Plywood and engineered wood types, grades, and how, when, & which ones to use. |
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Lumberyard 103: Veneers | Veneers aren't just for Old-World masters and modern commercial sellouts -- they're a versatile medium for the modern craftsman and cabinetmaker who appreciates quality construction and lasting beauty. |
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Sharpening Your Tools | Because dull tools just aren't worth the effort. |
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Preparing a Wood Panel | The basic construction technique for tables, raised-panel doors, and many other projects. |
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Basic Cabinet Construction | Description |
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Frame and Panel Door Construction | Description |
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Tips for Making Perfect Fitting Joinery | Description |
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Basic finishing info.: look here. | A lot of basic finishing information is located in the Materials Department. |
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Step by step to a perfect finish | A no-fear, how-to guide to a flawless Danish oil finish. Anybody can do this! |
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Finishing the Finish: Rubbing Out for the Perfect Shine (tech_10) | Because when the last coat is dry, you're still not done yet! |
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Basic Finish Repairs (tech_11) | Stuff happens. Here's how to fix it. More under Furniture Repairs, below. |
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Tips on Coloring Difficult-To-Color Woods | Sometimes, the wood just has an "attitude" when it comes to staining. Here's how to "cope." |
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Advanced Woodworking Topics
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Designing Your Own Projects | The fundamentals of design. |
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Design Standards | Common dimensions and proportions for many items of furniture and casework. |
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Penturning Masterclass | Learn about designing a high-end writing instrument, and see some advanced techniques for creating unique and unusual pen blanks. |
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Preparing Lumber for Use, part I: Sawing and Seasoning | |
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Preparing Lumber for Use, part II: Selecting and Milling | |
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Cold Bending Wood | Kerf bending, bent laminations, etc. If something's got to be bent, these are the easier, more predictable ways to get it done. |
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Hot Bending Wood | Steam Bending, hot pipe bending, etc. If cold bending won't do, try adding heat. |
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Basic Veneering and Inlay | Simple veneering techniques, parquetry, and inlaid bandings. |
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Furniture Repairs | Stuff happens. Here's how to fix it, part II. |
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Pictures Are The Ultimate Wood Filler | Tips and techniques to help you get the best possible photos of your work. After all, most projects are just too big to fit into your wallet, and if the photo doesn't do the original justice, why bother carrying that either? |
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