Journal Staff
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PROJECT: Prairie-Style Box
Beveled edges on the lid, lift and legs give the box a sleek architectural appearance. This distinguished project works equally well for jewelry and small collectibles.
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Veneering with a Vacuum Pump
A vacuum pump and veneer bag is a fully portable system that can be used anywhere. Here, learn some simple veneering techniques.
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More Information on Small-Scale Dehumidification Kilns
Save money and dry your own lumber in a shed-based kiln. These PDFs provide a little more information on the cost and equipment needed for a home kiln.
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PROJECT: Maximum Storage Bathroom Vanity
Sporting quartersawn walnut-veneered plywood, this bathroom vanity also features
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Premium Video: Sharpening Woodturning Tools
Tool maintenance is just as important in woodturning as in the rest of your workshop. Turning expert Ernie Conover gives his best sharpening tips.
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Premium Video: Finishing on the Lathe
Once you have turned your woodworking project and sanded it on the lathe, you can use some of the same techniques to apply finish. We explain in this video, and talk about some of the best finishes for turnings.
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Premium Video: Sanding on the Lathe
After turning, your lathe can make your sanding task quick and effective. Our woodturning experts show how in this instructional video.
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Premium Video: Mounting a Faceplate
Woodturning experts demonstrate the best techniques for mounting a faceplate onto your workshop lathe to get started on bowl turning.
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Premium Video: Mastering the Bowl Gouge
Woodturning expert Kimberly McNeelan demonstrates the best techniques for using a bowl gouge in your workshop turning projects in this instructional video.
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Premium Video: Faceplate Turning
Turning a bowl, platter or column out of green wood? Our woodturning experts explain how to get started on this woodworking project.
