Category Archives: woodworking tips
Preventing and Removing Rust
It’s not my intention to belabor the obvious, but woodworkers need tools. And the tool to work properly needs to be in good condition. Ideally, the tools should be clean, shiny and sharp (assuming it’s a cutting tool). I have … Continue reading
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Woodcarving: a Book Find
Saturday, at a garage sale I found this book for a dollar. I’m not expecting to get into wood carving, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity. The book has some plans and some very interesting and useful ideas and … Continue reading
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Print Graph Paper From Your Own Computer
Have you ever needed graph paper for some planning or layout when it was not convenient to rush off to the store? What if you could simply print it from your computer? It’s really easy and readily available, and did … Continue reading
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Choosing the Correct Blade for Your Saw
Do you think all saw blades are the same? Choose different blades for different purposes and functions. This video from Beachside Hank will help you select and care for the blades for your table saw. But, now that I think … Continue reading
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Belt Sander Deal: Revisited
When I see what I think is a good deal on some item or tool I like to pass it on to my readers. Some might say that to call me frugal would be an understatement. One source that I … Continue reading
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Basic Woodworking Tools for Beginners
In earlier posts I discussed selecting woodworking tools for us beginners. And I just found this video from Finewoodworking.com. [youtube awndyvFwLOc 640 510]
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A Cutting Board Project, but Wait
My next project was supposed to be an end grain cutting board. I’m a member of the Lumberjocks forum and another member, LazyLarry led a group of us building a cutting board project. You may need a translator. He’s an Aussie, … Continue reading
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Simple Puzzle for the Beginning Woodworker
My latest woodworking project was this simple puzzle that I procured from Steve Ramsey over at Woodworking for Mere Mortals. Steve, in addition to having the drawings for the project and a completed puzzle, also recited poetry, a la Dr … Continue reading
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A new Saw Blade Does Wonders for My Compound Miter Saw
I purchased a new saw blade for my compound miter saw today. I was amazed. What a difference. The saw now cuts very nicely. With the previous blade I might have thought that the saw cut by burning the wood. Now, … Continue reading
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Circular Saw Joinery
In an earlier post I suggested a list of woodworking tools. I had stated that woodworking could be done with some very basic tools and that a fully equipped workshop was not a requirement. This Wood Magazine video demonstrates construction … Continue reading
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