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
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...
Continue ReadingMaking A Box Joint Jig For A Tablesaw
I’ve been using a simple box joint jig for the last 10 years. Calling my old jig simple is an understatement – it was just two scraps of plywood...
Continue ReadingEasy Drawer Corners with Lock Rabbets
I love using this joint on drawers. It’s so fast! With one set up you’ll cut the corner joint and the groove for the drawer bottom. This works great...
Continue ReadingTurning a Large Cherry Burl
Woodturners have a powerful craving for beautiful burls. We can’t walk through the forest, or heck, even drive down the road without being distracted...
Continue ReadingHow To DIY a CNC Router Woven Frame
It’s easy to add a weave pattern to a frame using VCarve Pro to design your CNC project. There are different weaves available, and you can resize...
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