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Clean Slate for the New Year
By George Vondriska on January 3, 2022

Tabula Rasa: an absence of preconceived ideas or predetermined goals; a clean slate.

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Turning a Snowman Bottle Opener
By Paul Mayer on December 29, 2021

Sometimes I like to find a project that is whimsical and well-suited for mass production. This snowman bottle opener hits both of those marks. It...

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Top 10 Wood Shop Accessories
By Willie Sandry on December 20, 2021

Resaw King. A carbide tipped bandsaw blade has to be the number one wood shop accessory. Equip your 1412 bandsaw with a ¾” wide Resaw King blade for...

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Turning a Winged Bowl in Red Mallee Burl Cap
By Paul Mayer on December 13, 2021

Late night shopping in the burl section on Ebay can be an expensive folly for a woodworker. When I found a spectacular Australian Red Mallee burl...

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DIY Ornaments On Your CNC Router
By George Vondriska on December 8, 2021

It’s easy to make a gazillion stocking stuffers on your CNC router. You can even add letters to these ornaments if you want a more personal touch....

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CNC Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
By George Vondriska on December 1, 2021

This is a fun project for Christmas, and it’s cool because it’s made out of standard building foam from a home center.

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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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