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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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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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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Lithophanes are amazing! What is a lithophane? It’s an etched or carved piece that only shows an image when it’s back lit. In this case, the carving...
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For those of us who enjoy both woodworking and woodturning, a great way to bring the two crafts together is to incorporate bun feet into a piece of...
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Gnomes have become a popular holiday icon, and there’s no better way to make one than on your wood lathe. This is a great project to use up those...
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I remember back when I got started in woodworking, I thought that if I could find good deals on a table saw, planer and bandsaw, that the cost of my...
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You don’t have to rely strictly on lumber yards or hardwood suppliers for your woodworking material.
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You’ve completed the woodworking portion of your project and now comes an important decision; how to finish it.
Continue ReadingChoose the Right Glue for your Woodworking Project
There are often debates among woodworkers as to which glue is the best overall glue to use. When you choose a glue for any given woodworking project,...
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