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Fairing Strip with Ruby Twine
By Willie Sandry on March 1, 2021

A bandsaw is the perfect tool for cutting curves for all sorts of woodworking projects. I like to build arts and crafts style furniture, and many...

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How to Prepare Square, Straight Lumber
By Paul Mayer on February 22, 2021

Many woodworkers build their first creations with a misguided belief that the lumber that they buy from the home center or lumber yard is square and...

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Bookmatched Slab Tabletop
By George Vondriska on February 17, 2021

What a beautiful slab of wood! This is a bookmatched slab, meaning it’s made up of two pieces that are mirror images of each other. Here’s how to...

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Bandsaw Circle Cutting Jig
By Willie Sandry on February 15, 2021

Most woodworkers find the need to cut circles at some point, and there are multiple ways to accomplish the task. Router jigs are useful, but produce...

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Using Winding Sticks
By George Vondriska on February 11, 2021

When pieces are too big to be face jointed, but need to be flattened, winding sticks are a huge problem solver. This low-tech device, used in...

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Tips for Turning Large Bowls on a Midi Lathe
By Paul Mayer on February 9, 2021

Woodturning has become one of the most popular crafts in recent years, and many woodturners start their journey by purchasing a midi lathe. Why not?...

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Tips for Turning End Grain Bowls
By Paul Mayer on January 26, 2021

The majority of wooden bowls are turned with the grain orientation such that it runs horizontally through the finished piece, with end grain...

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No-Miter Picture Frames
By George Vondriska on January 21, 2021

If you never got comfortable cutting perfect miters, or you simply want to make a picture frame with a little different look, this project is for you.

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Turn a Giant Snowman
By Paul Mayer on January 19, 2021

A fun winter project for any woodturner is to turn a snowman. I often times turn a smaller snowman as a warm-up exercise while I’m getting ready to...

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How to Turn Bun Feet
By Paul Mayer on January 12, 2021

For those of us who enjoy both woodworking and woodturning, a great way to bring the two crafts together is to incorporate bun feet into a piece of...

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