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...
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CNC: 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...
Continue ReadingTreating Combat Stress with Woodturning
All of us who partake in the hobby or profession of woodturning know that there is an undeniable element of relaxation that goes along with it. In...
Continue ReadingMake A River Epoxy Board
Here’s a great way to try something new, that you’ve never attempted before. You can get creative with color, and overall layout for just the look...
Continue ReadingHow To Carve A Pumpkin On A CNC Router
Just in time for Halloween, here’s how to convert pumpkin clipart from the internet to vectors that you can cut on the CNC. And, by choosing...
Continue ReadingLaguna 1412 Bandsaw Plasti-Dip Rubberized Knobs
The ceramic guide system is the primary reason I selected the 1412 bandsaw. With 5 ceramic points of contact above the table, and 5 points of contact...
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