Using splines to reinforce miters in wooden frames and boxes is a relatively simple technique. In order to cut splines, you will need to build a spline jig for your table saw. While this video doesn’t show the process of building it, I took a few minutes to show my spline jig and explain how it…
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You know those leftover 2×4’s, 2×6’s, etc., that you have in your garage? What are you going to do with them? One option is to build a cascade stand. This is a very simple project that can be done with the scrap lumber that most of us have laying around the shop. All you need…
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I was asked by a friend to make a reclaimed oak bench to match a dining table they bought when stationed in Europe. The table was made of reclaimed oak and had a rustic, hand planed (or hand scraped) texture running across the grain. The bench ended up being 70 inches long, 13.25 inches wide,…
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