Half-Lap joints are strong with lots of surface area for glue. They have many applications in woodworking, but one place I use them frequently is for...
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How To Make a Bowtie Inlay Using Templates
Bowties add a beautiful element to your woodworking projects. One of the easiest ways to cut in a bowtie is to use a template kit. The kits come with...
Continue ReadingHow to Make and Install Great Face Frames the Easy Way
Face frames are a great way to create a professional look for your cabinet, tying together the cabinet carcase and providing visual continuity...
Continue ReadingCNC Cribbage Board with Epoxy Accents
Looking for a cool gift for the cribbage player in your life? This board can be easily designed using VCarve Pro software. Add a little epoxy to the...
Continue ReadingPlace Text on 3D Artwork
The beauty of 3D clipart is its complexity. There are few, if any, flat planes. Despite that you can easily personalize 3D clipart by adding text to...
Continue ReadingCNC: Stop and Restart a Toolpath
Sometimes, in CNC router work, you have to stop a toolpath in mid-path. It could be that you’re called away from the machine, or that the run time on...
Continue ReadingWoodworking Projects: How to Make a Wooden Spatula
Here’s a great gift you can make on your lathe. The handle of this spatula is turned, and the end is shaped using the bandsaw and sanding. Make more...
Continue ReadingFairing Strip with Ruby Twine
A bandsaw is the perfect tool for cutting curves for all sorts of woodworking projects. I like to build arts and crafts style furniture, and many...
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 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.
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