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I'm trying to make a built-in "chip trays" for a poker table. Using a 1 9/16 dia core box router bit, makes a nice tray, but the ends of the…

I am building a bookcase/wardrobe cabinet using cherry lumber and frame and panel construction.  My idea is that it will have a craftsman type look to the piece.  I am…

I'm looking for help with maintaining the precise center location of holes as I enlarge them. I'm a violin maker. In creating the holes for tuning pegs and the end…

I am making a dining table in the craftsman style. The table field is made. I,m wondering whether I shoud extend the breadboard ends a little beyond the field or…

I am building a vanity 60" wide about 25" high-- this will be hanging and have already installed a 3/4" french cleat across the top back top of the frame.…

Hello Gary, I was wondering if you could tell me what the differences between these two dovetail jigs are? I've looked and looked and really can not tell the difference.…

I don't have a bandsaw or any other machine for cutting curves and I would like to stick with handtools anyway. How do I accurately and cleanly cut curves by…

Happy New Year!!! I brought a beautiful piece of curly Koa from Hawaii to Oregon. It is 4/4 stock, about 10" wide and 40" long. I want to resaw 4…

Hi Gary Please give me your thoughts on this design question. I'm designing a dictionary stand in the style of Greene & Greene in solid cherry wood. The lid of…

I'm in the process of setting up my first shop and am currently considering which drill press to buy. I leaning toward a radial arm drill press; they seem much more versatile.…