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Finishing Tips From Wood Turning Pro Michael Earley
By Paul Mayer on April 18, 2022

I recently had the opportunity to attend a finishing seminar that was led by renown artist/woodturner Michael Early. Michael produces some of the...

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Make a Motawi Tile Frame
By Willie Sandry on April 11, 2022

Make this handsome art tile frame with just a tablesaw and a bandsaw. The main corner joints are half-lap joints made with a dado blade, and the...

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How To Laser Engrave A Wood Sign
By Jim Diederich on April 6, 2022

One of the most common materials to be engraved or cut on the laser is wood. There are all types of wood that serve different purposes. It is...

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Turn a Copper and Wood Barrel Bottle Stopper
By Paul Mayer on April 4, 2022

Turning bottle stoppers is highly addictive, and this copper and wood barrel wine bottle stopper is an example of where that rabbit hole can take...

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How To Reface Cabinets
By Willie Sandry on March 28, 2022

If you have a bathroom or kitchen that needs an update, consider re-facing the cabinets instead of replacing them. Re-facing cabinets simply means...

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CNC Files, Programs, and Prep, Oh My!
By Jim Diederich on March 23, 2022

Working on a CNC laser is a lot of fun, and the variety of projects you can make are vast. When preparing to make something, it is very important to...

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How to Turn Awesome Bottle Stoppers
By Paul Mayer on March 21, 2022

Bottle stoppers are one of the simplest turning projects to make, and they make great gifts or impulse purchase items at craft shows. If you have a...

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CNC Tic Tac Toe
By George Vondriska on March 16, 2022

Here’s a simple project that’s easy and fun to make, and to play. If you’ve got kiddos around the house, they’ll enjoy playing this with you. This is...

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All the Cuts You Can Make on a Tablesaw
By Willie Sandry on March 14, 2022

Of all the power tools in a woodshop, the tablesaw must be the single most versatile one. The capabilities of a good tablesaw go way beyond basic rip...

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CNC Router or Laser: How To Get Started
By Jim Diederich on March 9, 2022

I often get asked by people looking to get started in CNC (computer numerical control) work, which kind of machine they should buy and why? This is...

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