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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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How to Turn a Bearded Gnome
By Paul Mayer on January 6, 2021

Gnomes have become a popular holiday icon, and there’s no better way to make one than on your wood lathe. This is a great project to use up those...

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Five Ways to Lower Your Wood Costs
By Paul Mayer on January 5, 2021

I remember back when I got started in woodworking, I thought that if I could find good deals on a table saw, planer and bandsaw, that the cost of my...

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Logs to Lumber with a Chainsaw
By George Vondriska on December 29, 2020

You don’t have to rely strictly on lumber yards or hardwood suppliers for your woodworking material.

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Choose the Right Finish for your Woodworking Project
By Paul Mayer on December 22, 2020

You’ve completed the woodworking portion of your project and now comes an important decision; how to finish it.

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