Touch plates, also known as pucks, are commonly used to set the Z-zero on CNC routers. The concept is simple. When the machine is told to do so, the...
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CNC Tips: How to Flycut Wood
Fly cutting is a very important maintenance task that you need to do, but it can be used for more than just leveling your spoilboard. This burr oak...
Continue ReadingHow to Build Traditional Nightstands
I recently built a pair of walnut nightstands for my daughter, these being the first (hopefully, of many) pieces of furniture that are built...
Continue ReadingHow to Create a Perfect Stencil with a CNC Router
Grab a plastic sign from your local hardware store, install a dragknife on your CNC router, and you can easily create your own stencils.
Continue ReadingWhy 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...
Continue ReadingHow To Build A Cutting Board Out Of Exotic Wood
The world of woodworking is vast and full of unlimited possibilities for beginners and seasoned woodworkers alike. That being said, where do you...
Continue ReadingHow To Turn Cedar Wood Into A Vase with Resin
Dan Preece is a hobbyist woodturner who loves to take on new challenges using carefully selected wood, finished with resin to produce beautiful art...
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...
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