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Perfect Height of a Woodworking Bench
The height of any woodworking bench depends on the type or style of woodworking to be done on the bench. There is no set height that fits all applications -- one size does not fit all. If you're...
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Safe Ways to Use Woodworking Tools
Although woodworking tools offer an efficient means to complete a project, they can cause severe injury if not used properly and in a safe fashion. Improperly operating a tool is not always the culprit...
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Techniques for Jointing Wood
Jointing is a process that prepares the edges and faces of boards for gluing to another board. The first jointing tools were long hand planes that removed fine shavings of wood from the surface to...
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Crafts to Make From Bamboo
Although it is harder than many wood species, bamboo belongs to the grass family, and its hollow structure and short maturation period are typical of members of that family. Over 1,000 species of...
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Crafts Using Old Wood
Unlike new wood, old wood has character and history. Using scraps of old wood for projects in and around the home and workshop will provide the satisfaction of recycling as well as the charm of...
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Easy Woodworking Projects for the Elderly
No one outgrows the desire to create. At any age, woodworking can be an enjoyable pastime that provides the satisfaction of completing a creative project. Older adults can create children’s toys,...
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How to Make Bo Staffs
The bo staff is a classic of many martial arts, as well as many an action movie. You are just as likely to see a bo or bo-like staff in the hands of Robin Hood as you are a Shaolin monk. Making a bo...
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How to Scrape an Image Into a Pumpkin
Carving a pumpkin, in the traditional sense, involves cutting pieces out to leave a negative image. Shining a light from within then illuminates the carved image. This method is quick and easy, but it...
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How to Make a Box With Wood Using Dowel Joints
One of the simplest methods to construct a box is to butt the ends against the sides and fasten them together with screws. You can add a degree of sophistication to this basic design by substituting...
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How to Build a Yo-yo
Yo-yos are among the simplest toys there are, yet, as any child knows, playing with one can be beguilingly entertaining. Building a yo-yo is almost as simple as playing with one, and is a good project...
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DIY Carving Board
Carving boards are a mainstream utensil found in almost every kitchen. Some are installed on runners. Some are placed inside the cabinets and taken out when needed. Wood carving boards have a...
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Tips for Woodworkers
Woodworkers rely on the table saw more than any other tool. It's imperative that you have a complete and thorough understanding of the table saw for safety and to make proper joints and cuts. There are...
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How to Make Homemade Chess Squares
Chess is an extremely popular game that enjoys almost universal recognition. The standard board, which contains an eight-by-eight grid of squares, can be found at almost any toy store. While it isn’t...
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Crafts With MDF
The beauty of medium-density fiberboard, or MDF, lies at the core of the material. It is hard and dense. When sanded, MDF becomes almost like glass. This enables you to work with it differently than...
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How to Make Wooden 3D Pirate Skulls
From the stories of Sinbad the Sailor to modern-day movies, pirates have served as a subject of fascination for thousands of people around the world. Representations of the Jolly Roger flag and skulls...
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Tools for Carving Walking Sticks
Carving a walking stick is a simple woodcraft project, despite requiring a major investment of time and some specialized tools. Since the word "carving" implies working from raw wood rather converting...
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Woodcarving Methods & Techniques
There are at least two types of woodcarving methods, including those that use power tools, and those that rely only on small hand tools. Some woodworkers use both methods together, which is the most...
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Skill Building Woodworking Projects
Woodworking is highly visible. It's easy to tell when projects are are put together poorly. Assembled projects with bad joints are typically the result of a lack of skills. Craftsmen have spent years...
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What Are Carving Canes & Walking Sticks?
Carving canes and walking sticks are ornamental versions of a device that is used as a walking aid. Carving canes and walking sticks are often made of wood and can range from simple walking aids carved...
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Wooden Sword Crafts
The popularity of wooden sword crafts is due in part to the contemporary Renaissance festival. Knights, peasants and countrymen dressed authentically in costumes from the dark age use wooden swords and...
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