Swamp Yankee on March 25th, 2009

The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery

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Product Description
Learn how to make every practical woodworking joint in every possible way with the step-by-step photo essays in this book. Professional furniture maker and Fine Woodworking contributing editor Gary Rogowski covers it all — from standard techniques to variations — in this complete visual reference to joinery.

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Swamp Yankee on March 18th, 2009

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Finishing

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From Publishers Weekly
With scores of color photos showing in medias res finishing work and dozens of carefully composed illustrations showing angles, strokes and tools, this latest entry in Taunton’s guide series should give even the most amateur aspirant a shot at sophisticated wood finishing effects. Jewitt, a Cleveland-based refinisher [...]

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Swamp Yankee on March 6th, 2009

Recently I was working on a woodworking project for Swamp Yankee Designs that required Hidden Locking Mechanisms. Here are a few of the Hidden Locking Mechanisms woodworking project resources I found:

Half-Mortise Jewelry Box Locks

No visible hardware from outside the box. Just turn the key to activate these smooth, positive action locks. Brass with steel locking [...]

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Swamp Yankee on March 5th, 2009

Swamp Yankee Canted Wall Box Antique Reproduction

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