July/August 2022 Archives - Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/magazine-issue/july-august-2022/ America's Leading Woodworking Authority Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:23:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.7 PROJECT: Dog Stairs https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/project-dog-stairs/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:04:48 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64839 Fun to build, this project will provide your canine companion a helpful step up in the world.

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

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]]> Exploring Routers and Router Tables https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/exploring-routers-and-router-tables/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:56:57 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64835 Learn more about routers and router tables. Chris Marshall takes a look at how versatile tables can be and Rockler offers 11 tips for getting the most out of routers.

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]]> A router table is unlike most other machines in a woodshop because you can customize it just the way you want it. There are different kinds of router tables, router table fence systems, choices for hanging the router itself, and router table base options. Rockler’s Router Table Configurator makes the shopping process easier than ever.

If you’re looking to get more from your router, our friends over at Rockler Learn have 11 fantastic tips, including essential tools and techniques to get you started.

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]]> PROJECT: Plant Stand https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/project-plant-stand/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:10:59 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64718 Beautify your home with this Danish Modern inspired plant stand. Build it from start to finish in one day.

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]]> This Danish Modern-inspired walnut accent is sturdy enough for the heaviest of plants.

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]]> PROJECT: Hybrid Workbench https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/project-hybrid-workbench/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 20:54:07 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64654 Build this heavy-duty (and heavy!) workbench from common materials and with modest skills.

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]]> MDF and ash combine to form this affordable, workaday shop fixture.

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]]> Hybrid Workbench Dog Hole Layout https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/hybrid-workbench-dog-hole-layout/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:16:26 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64647 Many workbenches, like our Hybrid Workbench, can be improved by adding bench dog holes to the worksurface. This drawing will help you lay them out.

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]]> Use the drawings in this PDF to duplicate the exact dog pattern shown on Chris Marshall’s “Hybrid Workbench.”

Download the Drawing.

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]]> Bed Height Dog Stairs Drawings https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/bed-height-dog-stairs-drawings/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:41:03 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64643 A perfect companion piece to our couch stairs, these pet stairs are designed to help our four legged friends young or old.

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]]> Whether your pooch is very young or very old, these doggie steps can help them climb onto the bed more easily.

Click Here to Download the Drawings and Materials List.

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]]> Woodworker’s Journal July/August 2022 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/woodworkers-journal-july-august-2022/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:09:02 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64628 Projects Include: Hybrid Workbench, Dog Stairs, Plant Stand, Bowling Set and Drill Bit Organizer

Techniques: Cutting Miters

Tools: Cabinet Scrapers, Routers and Router Tables

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]]> The July/August 2022 issue of Woodworker’s Journal features a Hybrid Workbench, Dog Stairs, Plant Stand, Bowling Set and Drill Bit Organizer

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]]> VIDEO: Installing Heavy Cross Dowels and Bolts https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/video-installing-heavy-cross-dowels-and-bolts/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 21:41:57 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64622 Chris Marshall takes a look at the benefits of installing heavy-duty dowels and bolts and explains how to install them in this video.

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]]> Heavy-duty cross dowels and bolts are great for holding together workbenches and large furniture. Chris Marshall takes a look at the process for cutting and installing these joinery aids.

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]]> VIDEO: Cutting Precise Miters https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/video-cutting-precise-miters/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:02:17 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64617 Chris Marshall discusses the process of cutting a perfect miter gauge and discusses some ways to make it easier.

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]]> Miters are one of the most common joints in woodworking, but can be one of the most difficult to get right. Chris Marshall explains how to make the process easier, and it all starts with a good miter gauge.

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]]> VIDEO: Why Use an MDF Workbench Top? https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/video-why-use-an-mdf-workbench-top/ Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:35:01 +0000 https://www.woodworkersjournal.com/?p=64614 Chris Marshall explains why he chose MDF for his new workbench's top and discusses the benefits that MDF has over traditional worksurfaces.

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]]> Chris Marshall discusses his hybrid workbench and some of the features that he’s included. He speaks in-depth about the MDF workbench top, why he included it and what benefits having an MDF worksurface could bring to your workshop.

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