1. Squaring the end of the blade Use a try square to check whether the cutting edge of the blade is square. If it is not, square it on a grinder with a rough wheel. With the guard properly positioned and the blade clear of the wheel, switch on the machine. Holding the blade between [...]

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Using a random-orbit sander With its compact and pliable sanding pad, the random-orbit sander is ideal for sanding contours such as a cabriole leg. Clamp down the workpiece and fasten a sanding disk to the sander’s pad. With the tool clear of the stock, switch it on and lower the pad onto the surface. Applying [...]

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With a molding jig and silicone rubber, you can make a block cushion grainer to suit your needs. For the jig, cut a circular block of 3/2-inch thick wood that will fit on the sanding disk of your electric drill. Screw the block to the disk, then install the disk in the drill chuck. Attach [...]

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To spray all the surfaces of a piece of furniture without having to move your equipment, use the shop-made turntable shown at right. The device consists of two pieces of plywood with a “Lazy Susan” bearing fastened in between. The setup allows a piece of furniture to be rotated at any speed as it is [...]

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1.Initial shaping If you are using a glue block and a faceplate to turn a bowl, rather than a faceplate and a chuck, you can shape both the outside and inside with a single setup. Attach a faceplate and glue block to your blank, then mount the faceplate to the lathe. Angle the tool rest [...]

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Maintaining your stance and gripping the tool Stand close to the lathe, with your feet a comfortable distance apart. Grasp the tool in both hands: Hold the middle of the handle with your right hand; with your left hand, grip the blade near the tip and press it down firmly on the tool rest. Holding [...]

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Goblets are usually decorative pieces turned to various shapes and sizes. They can be made surprisingly small, as shown in the photo below. 1: Hollowing the bowl section Cut a blank for the goblet, mount it between centers, and prepare it for a glue block or a chuck. In this case, a three-way split ring [...]

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The addition of some simple trays can make drawers much more efficient storage units, especially for small items like screws and washers, which can be easily lost. The jar organizer shown above keeps different-sized jars in order. The shelf raises the smaller jars to make them more accessible. Begin by collecting the jars: Find some [...]

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The jig shown below is ideal for routing rectangular grooves and it can be fitted with templates for curved cuts. The jig can be adjusted to a wide range of sizes and proportions. Cut the four guides from 1-by-2 stock, making them long enough to accommodate the largest workpiece you plan to handle. The guides [...]

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The bench top table shown above is a full-size router table with most of the features of the manufactured version, including a pivoting, quickly adjustable fence. Begin by cutting the top from 3/4-inch plywood, sized to suit your needs; the table illustrated measures 24 by 36 inches. The four top rails should next be cut [...]

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