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Turning a “Monster Mesquite” Live Edge Bowl
By Paul Mayer on November 29, 2021

Living up in Minnesota, I have rarely seen mesquite wood, much less had any to work with in my shop. Ever since watching Norm Abram build his iconic...

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CNC Hold-Down Strategies
By George Vondriska on November 24, 2021

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...

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CNC: Make Custom Bowl Trays
By George Vondriska on November 17, 2021

Fondue is a favorite in my house, which means serving a variety of meats, vegetables and sauces. These custom bowl trays add a very nice touch to the...

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Five Pen Turning Tips From Brandon Branch
By Paul Mayer on November 15, 2021

Turning pens is a favorite pursuit of many craftsmen for a number of reasons:

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Turn a Large Natural Edge Bowl
By George Vondriska on November 3, 2021

Bowl turning is fun and, here’s a warning, very addictive. Here are some tips that’ll help you turn a large natural edge bowl on your lathe. Check...

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Make a Spring Seat Cushion
By Willie Sandry on November 1, 2021

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...

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Treating Combat Stress with Woodturning
By Paul Mayer on October 25, 2021

All of us who partake in the hobby or profession of woodturning know that there is an undeniable element of relaxation that goes along with it. In...

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Make A River Epoxy Board
By Willie Sandry on October 18, 2021

Here’s a great way to try something new, that you’ve never attempted before. You can get creative with color, and overall layout for just the look...

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Make a Tongue and Groove Door Frame
By George Vondriska on September 29, 2021

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...

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A Better Way to Build a Serving Tray
By Paul Mayer on September 27, 2021

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...

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