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PROJECT: Scandinavian Modern Steam Bent Coat Hooks
Learn the basics of steam bending by making this lovely and practical coatrack.
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VIDEO: Steam Bending Basics
In this video, Rob Johnstone breaks down the steam bending process, from building a steam chamber to creating a small steam bent project.
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Steam Bent Hook Drawings
Rob Johnstone created these Scandinavian coat hooks using steam bending techniques and these full-size drawings as a template.
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Video: Turning a Lamp from Green Wood
Rob Johnstone turns a chunk of box elder into a beautiful lamp. He shows how he made it and how to wire it in this video.
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Video: Turning a Tray
Ernie Conover demonstrates his technique for turning a tray and explains how it is different from traditional bowl turning.
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VIDEO: Making a Lamp with Tinted Epoxy Light Panels
Rob Johnstone makes a lamp by using tinted epoxy panels as the “glass” shades. He uses Eye Candy Pigments to tint the epoxy.
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VIDEO: Power Carving a Dough Bowl
Learn how Rob Johnstone used the Arbortech TurboPlane to carve a dough bowl. Mounted to your angle grinder, the Arbortech TurboPlane can be used to shape, sculpt and plane a huge variety of wooden objects.
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PROJECT: Laser-engraved Box
Small boxes are fun projects to build and make wonderful gifts. But how do we keep them from being a bit boring? Laser engraving is one option.
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Laser Engraved Box Programs
Download the programming we created to make the laser-etched boxes featured in the May/June 2020 issue of Woodworker’s Journal.
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PROJECT: Classy Espresso Tamper
Pack your coffee grounds in style with this simple but attractive espresso tamper from Joe Larese of the American Association of Woodturners.