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When and how do you remove the bubbles that appear during the epoxy pouring process?

Threaded inserts can come in handy for certain assembly tasks. T-nuts — a variation of threaded inserts — are another niche piece of hardware that add a helpful arrow to your woodworking quiver.

New water-based polyurethane topcoat adds protection to bare or painted wood without imparting color or altering sheen.

A mitered corner is a clean joint that hides the end grain of the box sides. The downside of a mitered corner is not the strongest joint because it is formed by connection of two end grain faces. One way to strengthen this joint is to run a dowel through

Our finishing expert and publisher agree that meticulous prep work is key to achieving “glassy smooth” with paint.

Another variation of a mortise-and-tenon joint is the loose-tenon configuration. It's a tried-and-true option that has served woodworkers for decades.

This Murphy bed is fun to build. Adding another bed to a room without needing to dedicate it as a bedroom can be very practical.

Modern machines and jigs simplify and streamline their construction.

SawStop Table Saws are well known for their innovative blade brake safety technology. This table saw safety solution is available in all of their table saws.

There are three basic reasons for buying a "bench top" router table (a router table intended to stand on a workbench or other support rather than taking up a permanent space on the floor): cost, compactness, and portability.

Bring two flat surfaces together with glue or other reinforcements, and you've created woodworking's simplest joint.