I’m addicted to woodturning, and I can no longer deny it. As part of fully embracing this passion, I have accepted two factors associated with this...
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Saving That CNC Carving - Unplanned Re-Carving
How many times has it happened to you? You are finished with your CNC carving and realize the name is spelled wrong or something is not right with...
Continue ReadingFlatten Log Cookies Using Your CNC Router
Woodworkers have become very intrigued by the prospect of working with log “cookies.” They’re using small-scale versions as centerpieces on tables...
Continue ReadingCNC: Relief Cut Lettering
Making signs on your CNC router? Incorporating relief cuts, so letters and objects are raised in the final piece, creates a very attractive look.
Continue ReadingTune Your Jointer for Peak Performance
My jointer is one of the most heavily used tools in my shop. I use it for everything from face jointing rough stock, edge jointing to glue up panels,...
Continue ReadingWhich Finishes are Best for a Cutting Board?
Most woodworkers make a cutting board at one point or another. Some of us even get addicted to making these simple but beautiful accept pieces to...
Continue ReadingHow to Make Easy DIY Curvy Inlay Cutting Boards on a Bandsaw
Here’s a fun project that looks challenging and draws lots of accolades from customers and admirers, but it’s actually a pretty simple cutting board...
Continue ReadingHow to Turn a Goblet with Captive Rings
A turned goblet with two captive rings is a traditional wedding gift in Irish culture. Turning a wooden ringed goblet or chalice is a VERY fun...
Continue ReadingReplacing Bandsaw Tires – Easier Than You Might Think
Bandsaw tires are an important contributor to the performance and precision that you expect from your bandsaw.
Continue ReadingSlicing Logs into Lumber on your Bandsaw
Every time I hear about a tree that has to come down in my neighborhood, my immediate thought is “cha-ching!” because chances are good that I will...
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