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Updated: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3, 2008

Slideshow How to Hang Your Work
by Anissa Kapsales

A closer look at the cleats and hangers you can use to hold cabinets and shelves on the wall.

Hollow-Chisel Mortiser, Router Are Favorite Tools for Cutting Mortises
by Fine Woodworking editors

Nearly two-thirds of respondents use one of those tools, according to latest FWW poll

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Video Watch the Dovetail Doctor in Action
with Steve Scott

Watch how a reader quickly improves his dovetail technique in two days with the Dovetail Doctor, a k a contributing editor Gary Rogwoski

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Video Project: Build a Hanging Wall Cabinet
by Mario Rodriguez

This cabinet makes a great project for beginning or intermediate woodworkers. It uses several types of joinery: dovetails, mortise and tenon, and biscuits. Watch the step-by-step video. FWW members can download a free project plan.

Video Quick Tip: A Grooved Clamping Block
with Thomas McKenna

Handy when gluing panels: The groove straddles the joint to keep glue off the clamp pads

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Get Safer, Cleaner Cuts on Your Tablesaw
by Tom Begnal

Take a look at this step-by-step tutorial on making a zero-clearance insert--a smart upgrade to any saw.

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Video How to Use a Router Plane Membership Required
with Garrett Hack

FWW contributing editor Garrett Hack shows two ways that this venerable but often-overlooked handtool can help you work faster.

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Whether you're new to woodworking or in search of a solid refresher course, our videos and tutorials are packed with approachable and reliable woodworking advice to get you started. Plus, download free project plans for a great first workbench, an elegant jewelry box, and decorative cutting boards.

New Breed of Bandsaws

The Tool Guide

New Breed of Bandsaws
New 14-in. models have serious resaw capacity,with more power to handle bigger boards

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Pennsylvania Spice Box
with Steve Latta

SawhorsesThis striking piece features banks of small drawers and two hidden compartments. The dovetailed case has an inlaid frame-and panel door. The spice box is small enough to fit  comfortably atop a dresser or sideboard to showcase  your craftsmanship. Get step-by-step directions and order a complete project plan.

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