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Anatomy of a nail

A nail’s a pretty basic bit of hardware, right. Have a look, and you’ll see there’s a little more to it. Head: For thinner, weaker

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How to cut dadoes

What’s the difference between a groove and a dado? Aha! You didn’t know there was a difference? A groove is — well — a groove…

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Wood sanding tips

If the piece is relatively small, and you’re not trying to remove an old finish, hand sanding’s fine. Start with 80-grit garnet paper for the

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