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Wednesday Woodworking – the Jointer

This weekend I set up my new jointer.  This tool is used to flatten a surface and can be used to square up stock.  Used in combination with a planner it mills rough wood flat, true, and square.  I purchases … Continue reading

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Wednesday Woodworking – the planer

What do woodworkers do on cold January days when it’s too cold to work in our unheated shops? Yup, we sit in our nice warm homes, in front of a warm computer and research tools to buy.  Then we buy … Continue reading

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Wednesday Woodworking – Designing a Desk at my Desk

I have an unheated workshop so in January it’s too cold to work out there much.  Instead I’ve been indoors planning projects for the coming year.  My desk and office area are in need of an upgrade and that’s the … Continue reading

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Wednesday Woodworking – Picture Frames

Managed a couple of hours in the shop this weekend to get some milling done on my picture frame project.  Here’s on frame in the clamp: The mitered corners were cut using the picture frame jig I made last year: … Continue reading

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