Grab a plastic sign from your local hardware store, install a dragknife on your CNC router, and you can easily create your own stencils.
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Why You Need A Crosscut Sled For Your Table Saw: Dual Version
The single most used table saw accessory in my shop is a crosscut sled. I named it the X-Cut sled because the cutouts to reduce panel weight resemble...
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The world of woodworking is vast and full of unlimited possibilities for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike. That being said, where do you...
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Continue ReadingDIY Leather Plane Holder Using a CNC Drag Knife
Now that you know what a Drag Knife is, let’s do a project and put a drag knife to use. Be sure you follow the recipe in previous article about the...
Continue ReadingHow To Make A Spline Box Using Your Tablesaw
Make this decorative splined box with only one power tool – a tablesaw!This figured maple keepsake box features an aromatic cedar bottom, and walnut...
Continue ReadingHow To Make a Wine Rack With Your CNC Machine
Give your bottles of wine a special place by making this wine rack with your CNC router.It’s made from ½” plywood, has an epoxy accent and relies on...
Continue ReadingHow To Use A Drag Knife With A CNC Router
Part of what makes the CNC machine so versatile is the ability to incorporate different tools for various manufacturing needs. The most common piece...
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What are the top jigs and fixtures used in a well-equipped woodshop? In addition to a solid assortment of quality power tools, you’ll want to...
Continue ReadingHow To Use Grain Filler To Improve Wood Finish
When finishing a porous hardwood such as oak or walnut, the open pore structure can cause your final surface to appear coarse and rippled rather than...
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