Looking Sharp — Woodworker's Journal Weekly 834

In this issue, Chris sharpens up, plus rail-and-stile joints, new products and plans for a plant stand and carved bowls.

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One Tooth at a Time Last weekend was too rainy for yardwork, so I rough-turned some bowl blanks. The first step was to get the chainsaw out and quarter up a couple of log chunks, but after sawing the first log, my chainsaw was struggling to cut well. It was time to sharpen the teeth. Not too many years ago, my solution for a dull chain was to pitch it and buy a new one. They're not that expensive, but the real reason I didn't sharpen them was because I thought it would be too difficult. It seemed fraught with mistakes, so a $20 chain with factory-sharpened teeth was the faster, easier choice. Then one day ....

USING RAIL-AND-STILE ROUTER BIT SETS Matched bits cut joints for cabinet doorframes, plus a panel groove and a decorative profile. MAY/JUNE 2024 WHAT'S IN STORE Take a closer look at the latest tools from the May/June 2024 issue, including tools from Rockler and Bench Dog.

THREE-TIER PLANT STAND Here's a compact, easy-to-build project that brings a welcomed dash of greenery to any outdoor space. CARVED DOUGH BOWLS Replicate this hardworking kitchen accessory from days of yore using your band saw and a power-carving tool. It's a perfect excuse to head outdoors and let the chips fly.

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