21. Simple beginnings

The Shakers built some incredibly beautiful, 100% functional, wood pieces. One of their most versatile was the Shaker peg which graced the upper area of their walls and may or may not have a chair or candle-stand hanging from it. The lowly peg has...

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22. Banjo Building part 2, Roughing out

OK, with the neck blanks all glued up a little time on layout and you can zip right along with the bandsaw to cut them out. You will zip right along IF you aren't using a dull blade. If you are like me, you will burn your way through since your...

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23. Banjo building part 1, Glue up

I have absolutely no problems getting wild hairs, except on top my head. My latest concerns banjos, I'd really like to learn to play one but better than than, I'd like to build one. After reviewing the various ones described and shown in the book...

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24. Small wood turnings

IF you have a lathe you can ALWAYS keep yourself busy. Wood for turning can be as close as your yard or your neighbor's yard. Some of the wood you can find is surprising when you begin to turn it. It doesn't have to be big stuff either! Folks...

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25. Wine Bottle Stoppers part2

Mahogany Wine bottle stopper #1. Oak burl stopper #1 Mahogany wine bottle stopper #2 Oak burl stopper #2 Oak burl stopper #3 Oak burl stopper #4 My photography isn't the greatest but these show pretty close to what they are. ...

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