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Turning a Winged Bowl in Red Mallee Burl Cap
Late night shopping in the burl section on Ebay can be an expensive folly for a woodworker. When I found a spectacular Australian Red Mallee burl...
Continue ReadingDIY Ornaments On Your CNC Router
It’s easy to make a gazillion stocking stuffers on your CNC router. You can even add letters to these ornaments if you want a more personal touch....
Continue ReadingCNC Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
This is a fun project for Christmas, and it’s cool because it’s made out of standard building foam from a home center.
Continue ReadingTurning a “Monster Mesquite” Live Edge Bowl
Living up in Minnesota, I have rarely seen mesquite wood, much less had any to work with in my shop. Ever since watching Norm Abram build his iconic...
Continue ReadingCNC: Make Custom Bowl Trays
Fondue is a favorite in my house, which means serving a variety of meats, vegetables and sauces. These custom bowl trays add a very nice touch to the...
Continue ReadingMake A Louvered Tea Light
Something about the holidays makes woodworkers get busy in the shop with all sorts of projects. Here’s a quick and easy guide for a handsome product...
Continue ReadingTurn a Large Natural Edge Bowl
Bowl turning is fun and, here’s a warning, very addictive. Here are some tips that’ll help you turn a large natural edge bowl on your lathe. Check...
Continue ReadingMake a Spring Seat Cushion
I needed to reupholster a large Stickley rocking chair, and discovered the old seat frame was damaged. So, before I could tackle the upholstery, I...
Continue ReadingUsing Your CNC Router As A Plotter
Did you know you can use felt tip markers instead of router bits in your CNC? This allows you to use the CNC as a plotter. No special software is...
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