Built an Alder Lamp Table With Metal Spindles
By Jared Patchin | Updated: 11/20/2012 10:00:00 AM
An alder lamp table is unique - since half the project is made of metal. Here's how we cut, aligned, and finished it.
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Saws: When It's Time for More Capability
By Jared Patchin | Updated: 11/13/2012 10:00:00 AM
For years we made do with a vertical panel saw to cut large 4×8 sheets into more manageable sizes and a cabinet table saw to cut those pieces into their final sizes. As our production volume grew we needed something more.
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Used Belt Sander Has Big Power Needs
By Jared Patchin | Updated: 11/06/2012 1:04:00 PM
A wide belt sander had long been on my wish list. I bought one used, but had to invest heavily in a phase converter to power it.
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When Hinges Clash, Upgrade the Hardware
By Jared Patchin | Updated: 10/21/2012 10:00:00 AM
Reusing old hinges caused doors to stay proud of the inside of the face frame and the lowest set of hinges, clashing so they couldn't open. Upgrading the hardware, made all the difference in the world.
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IWF 2012: Finding Paneling
By Jared Patchin | Updated: 10/09/2012 11:00:00 AM
What I would do differently at the next International Woodworking Fair and why I will be back.
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IWF 2012: Last Take on Hardware, Tools
By Jared Patchin | Updated: 10/09/2012 10:00:00 AM
Day 3 at IWF 2012 with shaper tools and more functional cabinetry hardware. My feet sore, I headed home to begin building doors.
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