05 – Furniture design tips for inside your shop
Rob Brown discusses the value of making mock-ups for unique parts, trying new techniques, and building full-size mock-ups for important projects.
Rob Brown discusses the value of making mock-ups for unique parts, trying new techniques, and building full-size mock-ups for important projects.
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Power carving – a practical approach with Rob Brown
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Rob's blog: I have the power!
We all have our favourite parts of woodworking. My favourite thing to do might be adding texture to wood. Right behind that is power carving.
Project: This is a push-over
One of the most daunting woodworking shop tasks is ripping stock or parts on a table saw. Especially when the stuff is small and/or close to the rip fence. This simple jig will calm your mind, give you confidence and allow you to better control the workpiece while making ripping operations.
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How to: Where to buy tools in Canada
Discover where to buy tools in Canada with this practical guide for woodworkers. Learn how to choose the right supplier based on availability, price, and expertise.
Know your tools: Rasps and files
Files and rasps allow you to carefully remove small amounts of material with a freeform approach, mainly on concave and convex edges. These shaping tools help create and fair gentle curves, fine-tune edges and reduce the amount of sanding needed on some small, rough, 3D surfaces.
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Why so far have I not seen a tablesaw sled
If you’re looking for a table saw sled plan check this one out: Universal Table Saw Sled