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
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...
Continue ReadingHow To Laser Engrave A Wood Sign
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...
Continue ReadingTurn a Copper and Wood Barrel Bottle Stopper
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...
Continue ReadingHow To Reface Cabinets
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...
Continue ReadingCNC Files, Programs, and Prep, Oh My!
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...
Continue ReadingHow to Turn Awesome Bottle Stoppers
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...
Continue ReadingCNC Tic Tac Toe
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...
Continue ReadingAll the Cuts You Can Make on a Tablesaw
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...
Continue ReadingCNC Router or Laser: How To Get Started
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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