Routing the Puzzle Pieces for Puzzle Table

Posted on by Chris Wong

After gluing up the four sides, my next step was to rout in the puzzle pieces. I used three combination squares referenced off of each edge to lay out a grid, which represented the size and location of the puzzle pieces. Pencil can be difficult to see on black walnut, but I found that roughing up … Continue reading Routing the Puzzle Pieces for Puzzle Table

I Can Do That with Festool and Flair

Posted on by Chris Wong

Last week, I worked at the Coquitlam showroom of Lee Valley Tools Ltd. demonstrating the Festool power tools.  I was given a stack of pine and a set of plans for Megan Fitzpatrick's Shaker-inspired Step Stool which appeared in Popular Woodworking's column, I Can Do That.  Over the three days, I had time to build two stools. The design was … Continue reading I Can Do That with Festool and Flair