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Learning New Woodworking Techniques with a Weekend Project

Read Time: 5 mins

Working with wood is a process, the more we learn the better we become and the more satisfaction we get which is why "weekend builds" are popular, the often require less wood and less time to make something and in turn we experience the joy of creating.

This weeks video has a bit of everything, a few techniques, some popular jigs I use and lovely functional piece of furniture that will get years of use and can be used in many different environments ...

Enhancing Classic Woodworking Projects with Modern Laser Machines

Read Time: 6 mins

Ever since I tried my first "consumer" version of a laser etcher, I have had a vision that there is a whole world of new and exciting things that can be done in woodworking with a machine of this type while still relying on traditional methods and craftsmanship. I envisioned something easy to use, that didn't need to be assembled from parts and that was powerful and speedy enough to actually woodworking elements.

Well that day has finally arrived for me. My impatience in trying to learn "new electronics technology" has been a hinderance. I admire all those who have gone before me and taken the time to learn the older cumbersome systems and helped to modernize to where we are now and where we can get to in the future.

Woodworking Art Exhibit, Sept. 6 - 29, 2024

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Anyone in the Seattle, Washington area who is interested is some amazing wood art, will want to check out the Art Exhibit at the Bainbridge Arts and Crafts Gallery. Two amazing woodworkers are showing of some of their latest wood art scuptures. Seth Rolland and Kevin Reiswig have teamed up for this show ... and the creations are amazing.

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Learn the Secrets of Crafting this Stunning Wooden Bench

Read Time: 4 mins

I think the one thing that attracts me to furniture making is the amazing diverisity in differnt things we can make. There is not question that "seating projects" are more difficult for me, and this project started out that way. The idea came from a picture I had been saving for many years, then I discovered AFTER I built it, that the picure came from woodworking magazine article from decades ago ... but still a lovely project.

My version is similar, but actual measurements are not the same, and there are some design changes I made that I will talk about later on here ...

Live Edge Bistro Table; Transform Wood Slab into a Patio Furniture

Read Time: 4 mins

Building tables is not everyone's favorite project, but with the vast array of bolt-on legs, table making has reached a whole new level of accessibility. For me, this is the first time I am using some steel "hairpin" legs and yes, there is a bit of a learning curve to these.

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Before I get too far ahead of myself, I need to create the table top because I need something for the legs to attach to. A bistro table is a perfect starter and the one am making will be a "knock down" version, which means I can take it apart for easy storage during the winter months when I would not get use and would be subjected to harsh winter weather.

Nautical Vibes: Crafting a Hard Chined Entryway Table

Read Time: 4 mins

I keep telling myself I will get around to doing everything, I just need a bit more time, so the last several days I was able cross another item of my list of things to makes ... but this one was special, and experiment of sorts.

I have become more interested in furniture that has a "bit of life to it" as one of my friends described, by that he meant using different species of wood, and colors to make the furniture more interesting. As he described, he was tired of seeing "mono color monoliths" and I had to agree with him, so time for me to step and try some new ideas.

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