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In this episode, Dan mortises the back posts at the hollow chisel mortiser and discusses the subtleties of the tapers before cutting them on the bandsaw and cleaning them up with hand tools.

In the first episode of this Queen Anne side chair build series, Dan Faia starts working on the back posts—starting with accurate layout, moving on to the bandsaw, and fairing with hand tools.

This is a great alternative to a wagon vise.

A strong, low-profile option for holding long pieces firmly on the bench for handplaning or router work.

The secret is cutting a slot in the dowel

Bruce Eaton's two-step template process is the key to a perfect match.

The key to success with a spokeshave is understanding the cutting angles and how they work.

Jeff Miller's oval jig features a wild mechanism that produces miraculous results.

Often overlooked, the disc sander has earned its spot in the shop.

We’ll show you how to use a disc sander to trim the smallest parts flush to a template.