Don't Do It Yourself — Woodworker's Journal Weekly 806

This week, Rob runs into DIY Problems, plus card scrapers, sealing MDF panel edges, and plans for a coffee table and cherry jewelry box.

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DIY or DIE? While not every DIYer is a woodworker, every woodworker I know is a DIYer - me included. But I might have to reconsider. Last weekend, I was faced with a pretty simple DIY project: replacing a leaky washer on my outdoor faucet (hose bib, spigot, hydrant … so many names). It's not a difficult task – wrenches, pump pliers, elbow grease and a trip to the hardware store for a new washer. No problem. Except in this case, it turned out that our lovely deck was built after the faucet was installed, so when I ....

CABINET/CARD SCRAPERS These thin, flexible pieces of steel can come to your aid for a variety of smoothing and cleanup tasks that surpass a sander or hand plane. Sharpening them correctly is key. TIP FOR SEALING EDGES Aid your particleboard and MDF finishing with this reader's tip for sealing the edges of your panels.

PROJECT: CARTOGRAPHER'S TABLE Figured maple and milk paint enhance this multi-drawer conversation piece. PROJECT: CHERRY JEWELRY BOX If you're looking for an easy-to-make jewelry box, this little project is perfect. It features a removable insert and capitalizes on the scroll saw's ability to make internal cuts with ease.

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