Monthly Archives: April 2011
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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Use a Dremel Tool as a Scroll Saw
I hope you were able to take advantage of the deal on the re-con Dremel rotary tool. Here’s a video showing how it could be used in lieu of a scroll saw. Even though I think comparing it to a … Continue reading
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