Reader Submitted
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Christmas Tree Box
Here’s a couple pics of a box I built to raise up our tree. Easy to build with good results.
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Planning vs. Production
A reader admits to falling prey to holiday gift time “planning” (aka, procrastination) vs. production.
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Cleaner Pattern Cutting
This not an original idea but I rarely see it mentioned, and you’ll do a lot less cussin’ when you remove the pattern.
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Extending the Life of Sanding Belts in Humid Climates
High humidity can break down the adhesive that holds a sander belt together. This reader tip will extend the life of your sanding belts.
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How Do You Make Perfect Templates?
It’s important to make templates carefully, because their accuracy is key to creating parts in the precise sizes and shapes needed.
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How do You Tighten the Nuts on Grinding Wheels?
Both machines have done the same thing: the nuts come loose while using the grinder. I am at a loss as to what I can do to correct this problem.
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Fire Wing Decorative Box
This is a box I built for my Physical Therapist to use as a collection box for a special event.
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Firewood Wine Bottle Holder
I love rescuing unique firewood and giving it a new life.
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Christmas Tree Train Track
This is the ultimate G-gauge Christmas tree train. The 36 trusses, and all cross members (inside and out) have through…
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Multi-use Turning Tool Handles
Recently an experienced wood turner demonstrated at our monthly club meeting how he used a dedicated turning tool/handle to drill the ‘depth limit hole’ into a bowl blank. He’d epoxied a twist drill into a drilled-out “used” handle.