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Domino XP500 Review
In the 21st Century it is rare that a tool can revolutionize a wood joinery technique, yet the Festool Domino does just that. It borrows the portability and engineered fasteners… Read Article -
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3 Reasons to Use Quarter Sawn Wood
Quarter-sawn wood costs about twice as much as plain-sawn. So, why use it? In order to understand the benefits (and extra cost) let's look at how the material is milled from a… Read Article -
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Ask WWGOA: Using Fallen Wood
Question: In Ontario, Canada, I have free fallen trees cut down by the city to walk away with. How long is too long to consider fallen wood to be not… Read Article -
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Ask WWGOA: Timber Splitting
Question: What can I do to prevent my timber from splitting open? We manufacture furniture in South Africa – Cape Town – then we transport it up country as soon… Read Article -
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Ask WWGOA: Drying Cut Wood
Question: Simple question maybe. How is the best way to dry wood cut from trees? I have several around the farm here, ranging from Pecan to Oak. During fall we… Read Article -
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Ask WWGOA: George’s Solid Wood Storage
Question: George, I have the same system throughout my workshop, garage, and Shed, (from the George’s Solid Wood Storage video) but I put 3/4 ply down for more consistent support.… Read Article -
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Why I Bought a SawStop
I recently bought a SawStop tablesaw. (Is that the sound of applause I'm hearing?) On the one hand, it was an easy decision. Who wouldn't want the blade brake safety… Read Article -
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A Bright Idea for Photographing Your Work
In an effort to better document my work (and possibly move into sales), I've begun to focus on my photography skills. One major need is light, preferably diffuse and bright-white.… Read Article -
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Master the Jointer: Learn How to Use a Jointer
Many woodworking projects require the ability to render a perfectly square edge on a board. There are many ways to perform this task, but nothing matches the performance, precision and… Read Article -
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Turn an Oil Wand Kaleidoscope
As I’ve stated in earlier articles, my shop (like many others) generates a lot of small pieces of wood, each one precious. My wife just shakes her head and often… Read Article -
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From Logs to Wood Flooring Part 2: Kiln Drying
You saw my pine logs get milled into planks, leaving me with a big pile of wet wood (about 30% moisture content). Can't make that into flooring. It needs to… Read Article -
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Steps for Air Drying Lumber
Like many woodworkers, I go through a lot of hardwood. Lots, and lots and lots of it. And at the $4-$8 per board foot price that I normally pay at… Read Article