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A Trick for Cutting Smooth Curves on the Bandsaw

Using the back edge of the bandsaw blade to pivot through curves leads to less waste and more accurate cuts.



How to Glue Up a Coopered Panel

The steps for success to gluing up a curved door or panel



Tapered Legs on the Lathe

A shopmade router jig handles both turning and mortising



How to Photograph Your Furniture

Use a smartphone, a window, and a few modifiers to get great shots without the high cost



Erik Curtis's Solid-Wood Chessboard

Stunning grain sits atop a mitered storage base.