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Hand Plane Prep – File Recommendations
December 28, 2021

I received my first hand planes a few days ago and have been reading/watching tutorials on prepping them for use. In Mike Pekovich's video he uses a file to lightly…
What don’t I know buying this bandsaw
December 27, 2021

Happy New Year!For context: I’m really looking forward to crafting a set of end grain cutting boards this year. I already have a thickness planer and a good set of…
Table aprons vs stretchers vs leg diameter for strength and wobble
December 9, 2021

So I want to make a 30 x 72" table with height somewhere between 22-25" (not sure on that yet), but I have some general design questions.The table will be…
looking for a corded drill for woodworking projects
November 19, 2021

I am looking for a corded drill for woodworking projects, mostly furniture and handy household level tasks. I love Dewalt and Milwaukee as brands.I want to be specific about couple…
What equipment would I need?
November 7, 2021

Thinking of tackling a new project. The general idea is to make something similar to this coin display I got as a gift (donation to a charity auction) that I…
Miniature spindles
October 18, 2021

Hi, I am building 1:12 dolls house furniture and have a soft spot for chairs. I own a Unimat 1 that I use to turn spindles etc. I am however…
Canada woodworking school for an international student
October 10, 2021

Dear,I hope this finds you well. I am spending quite amount of time these days to find the right school for me to attend as an international student (from Korea). -…
Thoughts on Sanding Curved Surfaces?
September 23, 2021

We are a team of 3 high-school seniors in a engineering capstone class who are trying to develop a solution to help sand large concave, convex, and cylindrical shapes. Since…
Rounded frame solid wood chair
August 30, 2021

Hey guys, i'm keen on attempting this chair, most looks pretty achievable but I'm not quite sure on the best way to do the rounded corner pieces. Bending on such…
Gluing different woods
August 19, 2021

Hey everyone.I'm making tabletop games using 1/4'' flatsawn maple and walnut, the games are about 5'' x 5''. I was wondering what is the best way to glue the faces…

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