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?...
Continue ReadingCNC: Cutting 3D Clipart
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.
Continue ReadingMaintaining Cast Iron Surfaces
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...
Continue ReadingCNC-Cut Hex Driver Tray
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...
Continue ReadingTips for Turning End Grain Bowls
The majority of wooden bowls are turned with the grain orientation such that it runs horizontally through the finished piece, with end grain...
Continue ReadingNo-Miter Picture Frames
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.
Continue ReadingTurn a Giant Snowman
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...
Continue ReadingCreating a Lithophane with a CNC
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...
Continue ReadingHow to Turn Bun Feet
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...
Continue ReadingHow to Turn a Bearded Gnome
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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