Woodworker's Journal

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Woodworkers Journal • AUGUST 2022 Volume 46, Number 4

TRIVIA

Tight Squeeze • Many recall this tool’s juicy job.

Rounding with and Rounding Up Hardware

Full Circle Woodworking School • Wayne Miller’s school near Ft. Worth focuses on hand tool fundamentals.

Paddle-maker Turned Puzzle-maker • Lifelong woodworker recounts a half century of interconnected geometry.

Turning Pins for a Children’s Bowling Game • Whether they get strikes or not, this bowling set is sure to score points with children in your life. It’s based on the author’s antique set.

Drill Bit Organizer • This simple organizer, which can be customized to suit your needs, will save time and keep your drill bits from going astray.

Hybrid Workbench • Build this heavy-duty (and heavy!) workbench from common materials and with modest skills.

Dog Stairs • Whether your pooch is very young or very old, these doggie steps can help them climb onto the couch more easily.

Plant Stand • Beautify your home with this Danish Modern inspired plant stand. Build it from start to finish in one day.

Miter Joints • Hide end grain elegantly when you join the angled ends and edges of parts together.

Routers and Router Tables • Shaping edges, milling joinery and duplicating parts are all within the wheelhouse of these remarkable tools.

Clever Gizmos for Tuning, Clamping and Lifting

3-in-1 Cabinet Scraper Sharpening Tool • New jig simplifies the process of filing, honing and burnishing card scrapers with all-in-one convenience.

Installing Heavy-Duty Cross Dowels and Bolts • Here’s knock-down convenience for securing legs to rails or stretchers where maximum strength is required.

How Do I Make a Tack Cloth? • There are simple options for charging a cloth so it removes dust better. You might not really even need a “dedicated” tack cloth.