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Taming Handplane Tear-out

Nothing in handplaning is more frustrating than tear-out – which is when the wood rips up in small chunks instead of being sliced clean away. Over the years, Editor Christopher Schwarz has collected solutions to eliminate it and found the following ones to be the most useful.

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Finish Compatibility
Discover what finishing products work well together – and which ones don't.

DeWalt Enters the U.S. Tracksaw Market
DeWalt enters the tracksaw market with both corded and cordless plunge saws.

Panel-cutting Sled
This jig carries its share of work while increasing the usefulness of your table saw.
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Forme Design and the Last Supper

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Carving a Philadelphia Ball and Claw

Mitered CD/DVD Rack
Mitered joints can be tricky to cut just right – and tiny errors in the degree of the angle can cause frustration. Learn two tricks for taming this persnickety joint as you build this Arts & Crafts-inspired CD/DVD rack.

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