The Woodshop Shed

When Your Tool Chest Needs to Be a Tank (or a Boat)

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When tool chests suffer damage, its usually in three places: the top rim of the lid, the lower skirt around the carcase and the bottom boards, which are rotted. The rim of the lid gets dented by falling objects, such as clamps, heavy boards and other things in the truck when you move the chest. The lower skirt gets rammed by other shop stuff, including rolling machinery, work boots, rough […]The post When Your Tool Chest Needs to Be a Tank (or a Boat) appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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Alf Sharp Cartouche Winner & Words with Friends Dynamo

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Alf Sharp has an almost unparalleled woodworking resume. Like many of us, his first woodworking involved home repairs and remodeling, and he soon began doing more trim work and carpentry (with the occasional furniture commission). And, like many of us, he’s in large part self taught; he learned by doing, reading and asking questions. But unlike most of us, he developed his skills over the years to such an astounding […]The post Alf Sharp Cartouche Winner & ‘Words with Friends’ Dynamo appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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The 2014 Would-be Sybarites Gift Guide: Day 4

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Today’s pick is one I actually have. Books are my first love, and from a very young age. (In fact, years ago I camethisclose to pursuing a graduate degree in the history of books and book making.) Woodworking came later in life, but is now equally important to me. So something that combines both these interests? Perfect! (And to me, worth saving my pennies to purchase.) The limited-edition deluxe version […]The post The 2014 Would-be Sybarite’s Gift Guide: Day 4 appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.

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