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Oval Turning

Have you ever wanted to try oval turning on your lathe? Through the use of multi-axis turning you can do this. Multi-axis turning involves moving the live center to multiple points on your spindle to create a shape that is something other than round, such as an oval. Why might someone want to learn oval…

A Guide to Veneering Wood: Part 1

This is the first in a three-part story, each showing a different way of applying veneer to a substrate. When veneering wood, it is important to remember a couple of things. First, and foremost, veneer always needs to be counterbalanced, meaning, ALWAYS apply veneer to both sides of the substrate. When glue is applied between…

Barnboard Quilt Photo Contest

Submit your photo of a barnboard quilt for a chance to win a Titebond glue bundle! ($130 value) One winner will be selected at random. Make sure to invite all your woodworking friends to participate, the more the merrier! Submit your barnboard quilt photo through September 30th, 2020 to be eligible to win. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States or District of Columbia, age 18 or older. For Official Rules click here https://bit.ly/3guQgJu. Entries must be received between 12:00:01 AM CT on 09/01/2020 and 11:59:59 PM CT on 09/30/2020. Void where prohibited by law. Sponsor: TN Marketing LLC.

Long-Handled “Back Saver” Shoe Horn

With a family history of back problems, I am always on the lookout for items that can help to minimize wear and tear on my lumbar. A couple years back a friend told me about the long handled shoe horns that commonly hang next to the doors of hotel rooms in India, and I was…

3 Essential Shop Accessories

Three of my favorite shop accessories: A work apron, dust mop, and miter saw laser guide.I’m often surprised by how great an impact a small and simple shop accessory can have on my everyday woodworking life. I take these useful items for granted, but if they were “removed from the mix,” I would be lost.…

Building an Electric Kit Guitar

One of the items on my woodworking “bucket list” is to build an electric guitar from scratch. I’m not a guitar player myself, but the intricacies, resonant qualities, and incorporation of cool electronics give this project a lot of appeal. As I started to prepare myself for this project, I decided that building one from…

Makita LS1040 10″ Compound Miter Saw

I wasn’t asking for much as I hunted for a new miter saw. I simply wanted a unit that was rock solid with no slop in any moving part, super lightweight for portability, easy to adjust, precise locking locations for common cuts, high powered, and under $200. I was willing to forego the depth capacity…

Serving Utensils

Serve your desserts with style! These artisan serving utensils are the perfect complement to those distinctive desserts and pies we tend to make for special occasions like family gatherings and holidays. We got started making these many years ago because my mother makes an apple pie that is worthy of a special serving utensil and…

Cut Leg Flutes Without a Chisel

A well turned leg can make an ordinary leg extraordinary. To put the icing on the cake, just add flutes. Flutes are a decorative element that’s been around for thousands of years. Think of all those fluted columns scattered about ancient Greek and Roman ruins. The fact that fluting is still used today is a…

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Looking for the perfect gift for the woodworker in your life? With Father’s Day right around the corner, this is timely. But whatever the event, your favorite woodworker is certain to love these gift ideas.

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