A really interesting aspect of doing CNC work is creating a design, and then experimenting with different toolpaths to get different results.
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Need to make mortises for an upcoming project? One of the easiest ways to make them is by using a drill press equipped with a Forstner bit. The...
Continue ReadingCutting Tenons and Half Lap Joints
Tenons and half lap joints can easily be cut on a table saw equipped with a dado head. Tenons, of course, accompany mortises in mortise and tenon...
Continue ReadingThe 33 Foot Long Black Walnut Slide- A Project in the Making!
From a 7 foot prototype to a 33-foot long slide, Top Tread Stairways is putting this slide and stairway combo at the top of their Most Unique Project...
Continue ReadingNested-Based Manufacturing
Nested-based manufacturing refers to a system used to efficiently produce groups of rectangular and non-symmetrical parts from flat material, such as...
Continue ReadingMeet the Maker: Mark Stinson, Veteran Bowl Turner
When Mark Stinson returned from some intense military duty in Afghanistan, he had a difficult time finding his groove again.
Continue Reading14bx Bandsaw: 2.5 HP vs. 1.75 HP – What’s the Real Dif?
A 14” bandsaw is right in the sweet spot for many woodworkers, providing enough capacity and power to tackle nearly any task, ranging from resawing...
Continue ReadingCutting Small Parts on a CNC Routing Table
The definition of a “small part” will vary from shop to shop, but it’s generally agreed that any part that fits in the palm of the hand is considered...
Continue ReadingBuild a DIY Wooden Business Card Holder
A wooden business card tote is a distinctive gift or, if you make one for yourself, a way to identify yourself as an artisan.
Continue ReadingCracked Bowl Blank? Easy Repair, No Worries
It’s really frustrating, and disheartening when a bowl you’ve been working on develops a crack. This could be the result of internal stress in the...
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