11. Entry level woodwork 1

According to our survey, the most votes were for some entry level projects. OK, we hear you and will see what we can do along those lines. Without a good idea of what tools you do or do not have, a simple project can be a breeze or a nightmare. With...

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12. Test Project

A hundred years or so ago, one of the tasks presented to me was to produce a 1 inch square cube from a chunk of steel with a hacksaw, file and square. Simple as that may sound, it ain't easy. Don't laugh, it ain't easy in wood either. Go ahead and...

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13. Woodworking gotchas

Regardless of your ability and experience level with woodworking, there are a handful of things that can jump up and bite you when you least expect it. This little post points out a few of them. 1) Cut it SQUARE. Making sure your cuts are...

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14. Shop woes

Yes, the joyous season CAN ring in woes to the shop. ALL those gifts to be done, so little time to do them...Wake up Bunky, your shop can benefit from all those whiz-bang, success guaranteed formulas, you just have to PLAN right. Don't walk into...

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15. More Woodworling Basic's

Misc Woodworking Basics   HAMMERS: Short handled and stubby looking, a stone hammer looks like a mini-sledgehammer. It is real good for demolition work and generally weighs 2 to 5 lbs. Add a stone chisel to the mix and it does a great...

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