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September 13, 2003

Mini lathe bench and cabinet

With the prices of mini lathes plunging from approximately $600 down to $299, such lathes are finding their way into more and more workshops.

Mini lathe bench and cabinet

July 23, 2002

Wood finishing

Finishing can make or break your project. You’ve spent hours making flawless joints and sanding everything smooth but the finish is what people will see and feel first.

Wood finishing

May 16, 2002

Wiring your shop

Make sure you've got the power you need for your woodworking shop.

Wiring your shop

March 10, 2002

Design time

Prior to the construction of anything, from china cabinets to shelves, a blueprint or plan is very helpful.

Design time

January 23, 2002

The real thing

How do you know if you are looking at a fake finish?

The real thing

November 14, 2001

Spinning straw into gold

There have been various types of wafer boards around for some time now. These would include particleboard (MDF) and oriented strand boards (OSB).

Spinning straw into gold