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Fairing Strip with Ruby Twine
By Willie Sandry on March 1, 2021

A bandsaw is the perfect tool for cutting curves for all sorts of woodworking projects. I like to build arts and crafts style furniture, and many...

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CNC: Cut More Than Wood
By George Vondriska on February 24, 2021

If you’re a CNC router user and want to get beyond cutting wood but are baffled by toolpaths, router bit selection, bit rpm and feed speed, we’re...

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How to Prepare Square, Straight Lumber
By Paul Mayer on February 22, 2021

Many woodworkers build their first creations with a misguided belief that the lumber that they buy from the home center or lumber yard is square and...

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Bookmatched Slab Tabletop
By George Vondriska on February 17, 2021

What a beautiful slab of wood! This is a bookmatched slab, meaning it’s made up of two pieces that are mirror images of each other. Here’s how to...

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Bandsaw Circle Cutting Jig
By Willie Sandry on February 15, 2021

Most woodworkers find the need to cut circles at some point, and there are multiple ways to accomplish the task. Router jigs are useful, but produce...

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Using Winding Sticks
By George Vondriska on February 11, 2021

When pieces are too big to be face jointed, but need to be flattened, winding sticks are a huge problem solver. This low-tech device, used in...

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Tips for Turning Large Bowls on a Midi Lathe
By Paul Mayer on February 9, 2021

Woodturning has become one of the most popular crafts in recent years, and many woodturners start their journey by purchasing a midi lathe. Why not?...

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CNC: Cutting 3D Clipart
By George Vondriska on February 4, 2021

3D clipart is a wonderful way to enhance your CNC work. With the correct choice of toolpath and bits you can easily get incredibly detailed results.

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Maintaining Cast Iron Surfaces
By Willie Sandry on February 2, 2021

Shop chores aren’t usually at the top of my list, but when I do get around to them, I’ll treat my cast iron tops to reduce friction and help prevent...

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CNC-Cut Hex Driver Tray
By George Vondriska on January 28, 2021

Don’t leave all those hex drivers rattling around in a drawer. If you have a CNC router you can easily make a tray for them. Having them standing on...

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