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Remove Dents from Wood with a Household Iron

By Paul Mayer on Apr 28, 2010 | Rated 10

Picture yourself nearing completion of your masterpiece, just about ready to put a finish on it, and then the unthinkable happens. You drop your tape measure on top of the table, or you get a bit too aggressive with a mallet as you are tapping pieces together during a glue-up. What do you do? Turn to your household clothing iron in this situation. Read More »
Slabwood Nesting Table

By David Munkittrick on Apr 08, 2010 | Rated 9.4

I was recently commissioned to build a set of three, free-edge walnut nesting tables. The following story will give you a peak over my shoulder as I turn rough slabs into finished tables. Along the way you may pick-up some useful tips and techniques for your own free-edge project. Read More »
Holiday Serving Utensils

By Paul Mayer on Mar 25, 2010 | Rated 9

Serve your holiday desserts with style! These artisan serving utensils are the perfect complement to the special pies or cakes that you have planned for the holidays. Read More »
Cut Leg Flutes Without a Chisel

By David Munkittrick on Mar 23, 2010 | Rated 10

A well turned leg can make an ordinary leg extraordinary. Flutes are a decorative element that has been around for thousands of years. Use a simple shop jig and an old file to scrape rather than carve the flutes and save that leg from becoming a piece of firewood. Happy fluting! Read More »
Small Precious Box

By Seth Keller on Dec 16, 2009 | Rated 8.75

Make this small box in an afternoon. It's easy to make, using a dowel as a hinge pivot, so there's no need to mortise for hinges and drill for screws, which saves tons of time. Read More »
AAW Photo Gallery

By David Munkittrick on Aug 17, 2009 | Rated 7

The American Association of Woodturners Symposium 2009 had everything from the basic, to the bizarre, to the stunningly beautiful. This article includes a sampling for your viewing pleasure. Read More »
American Woodturner's Symposium

By David Munkittrick on Jul 22, 2009 | Rated 9.67

The AAW (American Associations of Woodturner's) Symposium was held this year in Albuquerque, NM, from June 26-28. From the curious novice to the experienced pro, this show offers something for woodturners of all stripes. Read More »
AWFS Wrap Up

By George Vondriska on Jul 22, 2009 | Rated 10

AWFS is a great place to go to see the latest in woodworking tools and products. View some photos from the show! Read More »
Spindle Turning Basics

By George Vondriska on Jun 15, 2009 | Rated 9.17

If you ever thought about turning wood, but were unsure of where to begin, this article is for you. George provides step-by-step instruction on how to setup your lathe and turn a spindle. Read More »
Never Again Lose Router Wrenches

By Trent Johnson on Jun 02, 2009 | Rated 8.33

Check out Trent Johnson's easy solution for keeping router wrenches handy and sawdust free. Read More »