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
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...
Continue ReadingCNC: Make Custom Bowl Trays
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...
Continue ReadingFive Pen Turning Tips From Brandon Branch
Turning pens is a favorite pursuit of many craftsmen for a number of reasons:
Continue ReadingTurn a Large Natural Edge Bowl
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...
Continue ReadingMake a Spring Seat Cushion
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...
Continue ReadingTreating Combat Stress with Woodturning
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...
Continue ReadingMake A River Epoxy Board
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...
Continue ReadingMake a Tongue and Groove Door Frame
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...
Continue ReadingA Better Way to Build a Serving Tray
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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