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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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Tips for Turning End Grain Bowls
By Paul Mayer on January 26, 2021

The majority of wooden bowls are turned with the grain orientation such that it runs horizontally through the finished piece, with end grain...

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No-Miter Picture Frames
By George Vondriska on January 21, 2021

If you never got comfortable cutting perfect miters, or you simply want to make a picture frame with a little different look, this project is for you.

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Turn a Giant Snowman
By Paul Mayer on January 19, 2021

A fun winter project for any woodturner is to turn a snowman. I often times turn a smaller snowman as a warm-up exercise while I’m getting ready to...

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