The Way to Woodwork
Amateurs and experts alike will greatly benefit
from these step-by-step lessons!
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Woodworking Techniques
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Finishing Flow Chart
Sealers and Pore FillersStrictly speaking, any finish that forms a film on wood can be used as a sealer. Some coatings are so good at this task by themselves that they are called "self-sealing" finishes. Other finishes are not, and they benefit from special sealers. |
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Wood of the Week
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Woodworking Glossary
CheckCracks in a piece of lumber cheek The wide face of a tenon |
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Turning
The Soft Underbelly of BowlsAs we casually sneak a peek underneath a friend's newly finished bowl, we want to know if the bottom received the same amount of attention as the rest of the vessel. Does the bottom curve agree with the inside form of the bowl? Is the shape pleasing? Are there sanding scratches? How well do the bottoms of your bowls hold up to such scrutiny? |
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Scroll Sawing
Twelve-piece Scroll Sawn PuzzleThis beginner's puzzle is sturdily made and simple enough to keep a little one engaged but not frustrated. You can choose any image or photo for your puzzle's theme, provided it can be trimmed to a final 8" x 10-1⁄2" size. |
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Marquetry
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Carving
Treasures of the Sierra MadreFire-breathing crocodiles and flying giraffes roam folk art museums and shops around the world. They are alebrijes - hand-carved wooden figures from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. |
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