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Parents Love
Shellac! -
NEW! - Why this traditional finish may just be the
best choice for your next woodworking project.
Woodworking Gift Ideas
- Trying to decide what to buy for the
woodworker on your gift list? We put together a guide to help you
select the perfect gift based on skill level and areas of
interest.
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| Pen Turning Articles - Learn the art of building wooden pens with our
free articles. Pen Turning - 101 -
Learn the art of pen turning. This article describes, in detail, the steps used to turn a
block of wood into a beautiful writing instrument. If you are interested in making your
own pens or just curious, check out this article.
Pen Kit Tooling
- A guide to understanding the tools needed to
make wooden pens. All about the drill bits, mandrels, and
bushings you need to make top quality pens.
Pen Kit Plating Options - An introduction to the plating options for wooden
pen kits. |
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Refinishing a Butcher
Block Top - This article helps unravel much of the mystery and
clarify many of the misconceptions about refinishing and maintaining
a butcher block top. It's probably a lot easier to do than you
think! |
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Understanding Sharpening
Tools and Equipment - This four part primer from WoodZone.com covers the
tools and equipment you really need to keep your woodworking edge. |
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Workshop Dust Control - An introduction to the methods and strategies for
effective dust control. This article covers the basics of dust
control ranging from tool based collection to shop wide systems. |
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Product
Review: The ProPrep+ Scraper System |
How to Read
a Ruler
Need help reading a ruler or tape measure? This article will help clear up the purpose of all of those little lines and markings. |
Restoring a Log Cabin Kitchen
Fifty years of wear and tear had left their toll
on the cabinets in this log cabin kitchen. With a lot of elbow grease
and surprisingly little money, we detail the process of restoring the
kitchen to its former glory. |
Building White Christmas Reindeer
White Christmas Reindeer are everywhere during the Christmas season.
This article will show you how to build a pair of these adorable
Christmas figurines. |
Fixing Holes in Drywall
Kids will be kids and that sometimes means you'll have to patch holes in the drywall. Don't call a professional. Save the money and learn how to do it yourself. |
Fixing Broken Wood Screws & Stripped Heads
What do you do when a screw breaks off inside the wood? Is your
project ruined? This tip will help you get the screw out and finish your project. |
Understanding
Reaction Wood
We often receive e-mail messages from woodworkers frustrated with a board that keeps pinching the blade or warping when ripped. This problem is often caused by reaction wood. This article will help you understand the reasons for these problems, as well as the differences between compression and tension wood. |
10
Great Woodworking Shop Safety Tips
Shop safety is one of the most important aspects of woodworking. This list of 10 common sense woodworking safety tips is a great reference and reminder for the new and experienced woodworker. Print the page and post it in your shop for occasional
reminders.
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Restoring
the Aroma in Cedar Chests and Drawers
The linings of cedar chests and drawers often lose their aroma with
time and use. Over time the pores in the cedar can become clogged with
dust and dirt or pinched closed from use. Learn how to restore the
aroma of your cedar chest or drawers with this article. |
Understanding Common Paint and Finish Strippers
There are many strippers and paint removers available at the local hardware store. This guide is designed to help sort out some of the more common ingredients.
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Understanding
and Using Wood Bleaches
Wood bleaches can be used to lighten the natural color of woods or to even out color differences between heart and sapwood. Learn the basics of bleaching wood with this useful article. |
Wood
Putty 101
With many types of wood putty on the market, we prepared this quick
guide to help cover the basics. |
How
to Clean a Paintbrush
Learn the basic steps to cleaning and extending the lifespan of your paintbrushes with this short, informative article. |
Understanding Wood Finishes
Are you confused by all of the finishes available at the local hardware store? This handy guide will help sort out the differences between the common products on the market. |
Making Wide Panels
Do you need a wider board to complete your next
project? This article will show you how to glue together a number of
smaller boards to make a larger one. |
Router
Buyers Guide
Are you in the market for a router? With this article you can learn
what you need to know to make an informed decision.
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Equipping a New Hobby
A guide to building your workshop’s tool collection. |
Understanding Lumber
Thicknesses
What’s 4/4" or 6/4" thick lumber? This brief article describes the methods
the lumber industry uses to dimension the thickness of the wood you buy. |
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All About Biscuit Joiners
Everything you ever wanted to know about biscuit joiners and
more. This article is written in FAQ format.
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Sandpaper 101
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sandpaper but were
afraid to ask. Have you ever wondered what grit sandpaper to use? Or, have you ever
wondered what the difference between Aluminum Oxide and Garnet sandpaper is? If so click here to learn more. |
The Cabinet Scraper
The cabinet scraper is one of the most useful and often-unknown woodworking tools. This
article provides an overview of how to use a cabinet scraper and how to care for it. |
A Little Bit on Router Bits
This article provides an overview of router bit anatomy, function and care. Pictures of
router bits and an extensive list of suppliers is included. |
Common Wood Defects
Learn all about those pesky wood defects that annoy all woodworkers. This article includes
selected pictures and ways to work around the problem areas in your lumber. |
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