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Here’s a fun project that looks challenging and draws lots of accolades from customers and admirers, but it’s actually a pretty simple cutting board...
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So, you’ve picked up a CO2 laser, and engraved onto a variety of materials; perhaps wood, ceramic, maybe even leather.
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A turned goblet with two captive rings is a traditional wedding gift in Irish culture. Turning a wooden ringed goblet or chalice is a VERY fun...
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Most woodworking shops have variations of the machinery found in the typical metal shop. Yet, when most people hear the term “CNC machinery,” their...
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It wasn’t all that long ago that anyone touring a typical machine shop would see a variety of machines that included:
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Bandsaw tires are an important contributor to the performance and precision that you expect from your bandsaw.
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Every time I hear about a tree that has to come down in my neighborhood, my immediate thought is “cha-ching!” because chances are good that I will...
Continue ReadingInternational Woodworking Fair
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the recent influx of COVID-19 cases throughout the United States, the organizers of IWF 2020 have decided to cancel the...
Continue ReadingHow to Cut Acrylic on a CNC Router
The best thing about CNC routers is that they can be used to cut and engrave a wide range of materials besides wood.
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