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Creating a Curved Trunk Lid in SketchUp |
A new woodworker is preparing to build a sort of steamer-trunk-inspired chest with a curved lid and was a bit daunted by the idea of cutting the staves for the top. One option for working out the bevel angle required would be to lay out the cross section full size.…
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Tips When Purchasing Used CNC Woodworking Machinery |
CNC woodworking machine is important in woodwork industry, especially if you are planning to expand or there is an increase in customer demands. For those who have been doing woodwork manually, the price of CNC equipment may be surprising and the costs of upgrading the system may cause some serious…
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Man builds entire log cabin with hand tools |
In this age of power tools, it’s still incredible what can be achieved with just hand tools! Canadian outdoors-man and woodworker Shawn James built an entire log cabin using hand tools. And he filmed it in time-lapse – condensing the entire building process into a five minute YouTube video. Check…
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CNC Woodworking Machines: What Sets Each One Apart |
CNC woodworking equipment makes manufacturing wood products faster and as accurate as possible. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines operate based on the design instruction provided by the CAD module. CNC machines use computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software to control the movements of the motor or the machine. CNC machines are not…
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How to fix 10 Common Woodworking Mistakes |
6. Repair Dents in Wood Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, dents happen. And whether they’ve appeared on a project you’re just preparing to finish or on a nice piece of wood you’re still making plans for, the mistake can be disappointing. But it doesn’t have to stay this…