Tablesaw. Well, it probably comes as no surprise that a tablesaw is the centerpiece of most any shop. Even in a small or mid-sized woodshop, I can’t...
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CNC Hold-Down Strategies
You’ve got to have your work secured, and secured well, when you’re running your CNC router. You simply can’t take a chance that your work will...
Continue ReadingFive Pen Turning Tips From Brandon Branch
Turning pens is a favorite pursuit of many craftsmen for a number of reasons:
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 ReadingChoose the Right Dust Collector
Breathing wood dust is a known health hazard, so as woodworkers we owe it to ourselves and our families to invest in proper dust collection. There ...
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...
Continue ReadingMake a Tongue and Groove Door Frame
If you have a router table and a tongue and groove router bit set you can easily make frame and panel doors. It’s a simple process and creates a...
Continue ReadingA Better Way to Build a Serving Tray
Many years ago I received an order from a client for a serving tray, and she wanted the popular style where you start with a thick plank and dish out...
Continue ReadingEasy Drawer Corners with Lock Rabbets
I love using this joint on drawers. It’s so fast! With one set up you’ll cut the corner joint and the groove for the drawer bottom. This works great...
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