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Woodworking
May 16, 2013
Tip: Basic Guide to Sandpaper
Sanding may rub you the wrong way because it seems like a never-ending process, and it comes at a time when you're antsy to get the job done. Well, ge...
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May 02, 2013
A Scary Look at Table Saw Kickback
The video opens with this qualifier: "There will be lots of people saying that I am an idiot for doing this to make a video and they are correct."
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April 18, 2013
Project: Build a Compost Bin
This is an ROI project. That is, the materials for building this cool-looking compost bin do not cost much, but you'll quickly get a return on that in...
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February 20, 2013
Tip: How to Use a Router Table
When it comes to versatility, a router is hard to beat. As a shaping tool, a router fixed to a table can turn an ordinary board into a piece of custom...
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December 19, 2012
A Table Saw, a Router and This
If you use a table saw, router and/or band saw, you'll want to use the DepthGauge ($6.99). It's a metal scale (marked in inches and millimeter...
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November 12, 2012
Can't Rip Plywood-Ripping Tool
Time for a "panel" discussion about rip-cutting. When ripping large panels of plywood, particleboard, melamine, MDF, etc., a circular saw is...
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November 07, 2012
Clamp Tape That'll Save Your Butt
The pressure's on to be a hero when your spouse or child asks you to repair a fractured item that's precious but is also delicate or odd-shape...
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October 25, 2012
Project: Choosing the Right Finish
It's funny (not) how you can work your buns off to build the perfect woodworking project and think that you're almost done — only to &qu...
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October 18, 2012
Project: How to Build a Coffin
This is a project that you're just dying to try: It's the toe-pincher coffin. We're providing the plans well in advance of Halloween, so w...
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September 19, 2012
Build a Keepsake Jewelry Box
This is a "hero" project. It will push, or at least, fine-tune your woodworking skills, which will make you a hero to yourself. Also, you...
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August 29, 2012
A Video Tip: Build a Prototype
The prototype process pulls you out of the paralyzing effects of "project perfectionism" when constructing anything. Because version one &qu...
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August 16, 2012
Build a Ground-Level Deck
Too late in the summer to build a deck? Nah! This ground-level deck project doesn't take long, and there's still plenty of time to entertain g...
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July 26, 2012
7 Simple Table Saw Safety Tips
Dan Cary is Executive Editor of HANDY.
The table saw is a very versatile tool. I've probably used it more than any other tool in the sh...
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June 20, 2012
Tip: Don't Remove Table Saw Guard
Mike Conner is a building contractor in Minneapolis.
A few weeks ago, I was wrapping up a kitchen remodel. I had a lot to finish that day, ...
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April 26, 2012
Project Plans: 3 Easy Birdhouses
Looking for a simple, change-of-pace, springtime project? Build a birdhouse. It's so dang fun to design and construct one, and it's hugely rew...
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April 04, 2012
Tip: How to Make Wood Plugs
Adding those all-important finishing touches to your woodworking projects often means hiding ugly screw heads under wood plugs. You can purchase plugs...
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March 22, 2012
Project Plans: Dog Feeder Station
Wanna pay back your pooch for all those times she/he has gotten your butt out of that Lazy Boy and taken you to the park? We've got just the pet p...
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February 23, 2012
Your Next Easy Project: Wall Niche
Why a wall niche? Well, a wall niche transforms an empty stud cavity into a useful storage space or an eye-catching display area. We built a niche in ...
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February 15, 2012
Go Bonkers Over This Saw Blade
We sent these saw blades to 500 of our product testers. They all loved the Bosch 7-1/4-in. Daredevil Framing Blade ($9.99), giving it a 100-percent ap...
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February 09, 2012
Build a Mobile Workbench
Yes, you can get by on makeshift workbenches at a job site, but no real shop is complete without a good workbench. Here's one you can easily build...
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December 29, 2011
Raising the Bar on a Sharp Tool
When we tried the Work Sharp WS3000 a few years back, we instantly liked this versatile sharpening system. Nevertheless, it fell short of its full pot...
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December 21, 2011
Project Plans: Build a Clamp Cart
The maxim, "You can't have too many clamps" is true because the little devils are just too valuable and versatile in the shop. However, you can have t...
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December 01, 2011
Build a Drawer Box
One of the easiest methods of building a drawer box is to use rabbet-and-dado joints for the front, back and sides. This joint may not be as impressiv...
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November 02, 2011
Reasonably Priced Router—100% Yes
Routers are wonderful tools and pert' near indispensible — but they can be downright pricey. Well, the Skil 1830 Combo Router Kit (at $110) carries su...
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October 27, 2011
Updating Tired Kitchen Cabinets
This project excites most homeowners because it can be rewarding financially, and it's not too difficult. Dressing up dull, dreary kitchen cabinets wi...
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October 13, 2011
Save Cash: Re-Do Your Entry Door
Our 80-year-old door made us snore and sneer. Not only was it a boring brown (to match the house trim), it was also beat up. Its paint was peeling, an...
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October 06, 2011
Vote for HANDY Innovation Award
Each year, HANDY Magazine editors do the DIY world a good deed by presenting the HANDY Innovation Awards. The editors earmark new tools and products t...
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September 29, 2011
Build This Woodworker's Bench
What is it about a woodworker's bench? After one project, the bench isn't just a work surface anymore; it's a friend and a tool — maybe the hardest-wo...
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September 15, 2011
Auto Hammer Has Some Chutzpah
We like a tool with an attitude — one that can handle fussy fasteners in need of a little friendly persuasion. Well, Craftsman NEXTEC 12.0 Volt G2 Ham...
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August 24, 2011
Make Garden Art and Cedar Frame!
Here are two head-turning projects that'll draw gawkers to your yard. Frankly, we don't know which project they'll be "oohing" about more, the steel a...
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August 10, 2011
Design a Shop — You Deserve It!
This project is a bit different, but nevertheless, it is the parent of all projects. Because once you design a workshop that's efficient and comfortab...
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July 28, 2011
Build This Deck Storage Bench
We like this project because it decks out our deck with a beauty — and it provides comfortable seating and ample storage. This solid-cedar bench can a...
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July 25, 2011
One Can Can Impress All Painters
DIYers tend to take the word "finish" literally. After working long and hard to build the project, it's time to finish with a coat of paint or polyure...
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July 15, 2011
Giveaway: Festool Drill/Driver!
Actually, we shouldn't beat around the bush — just send you directly to the Sweepstakes entry page. Because, really, nothing needs to be said when the...
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July 14, 2011
Build This Outdoor Dining Table
Simple yet very smart, that's what this outdoor dining table is. Simple in that you make it from standard dimensional lumber, and construction require...
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July 13, 2011
Stain and Waterproofer in One
Our product testers were defanged with this test. C'mon, a name brand, work-saving wood stain and waterproofer all in one? What's not to like?
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July 11, 2011
Work, Hearing Protection, Music
Quiz question: If you don't wear hearing protection when you're young and working on the job or in the shop, do you know which word you'll use most of...
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June 23, 2011
Build This Luxury Deck Lounger
Some projects, well, you really look forward to finishing much more than others. It's not because they're less fun to build; it's just that you can't ...
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June 22, 2011
Stay Organized, Keep Dust at Bay
Remember R2D2, the super-handy little droid from "Star Wars" that was more versatile than a pocketful of Swiss Army Knives? Festool, long recognized f...
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May 26, 2011
Marvel at This Musical Ramp
You're looking at a long holiday weekend and you're good with wood, so watch this video on an awesome wooden musical ramp. It may inspire you to try n...
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May 05, 2011
Project Plan: Outdoor Easy Chair
Not all four-letter words are naughty. Take easy, for example. Woodworkers like easy when it describes projects that turn out as beautiful and functio...
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April 28, 2011
Build This--Be the King of Swing
Apologies to our women woodworkers, but "King of Swing" has an irresistible ring. We hope you'll forgive us when you finish this build-in-a-...
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April 07, 2011
You Can Easily Build This Beauty
This lightweight yet sturdy bench was designed for outdoor use, but your backside will find it just as comfortable as an entry bench or even at the fo...
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March 21, 2011
Extreme Birdhouse! 38 Rooms
Come spring, many woodworkers — after being cooped up for the winter — are bustin' to build a birdhouse. It can beautify the backyard, att...
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February 02, 2011
A Slice of Americana
Break out the bean dip, the big football/tailgating extravaganza this Sunday is upon us! And what better way to celebrate this only-in-America extrava...
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January 05, 2011
This Project Was a Huge Hit!
Baby, it's cold outside — and we can only dream about sipping iced tea on the patio. Dream and plan, that is.
Now's the pe...
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