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Theres More Than One Way To Skin A Cat: Dealing with Conflicting Woodworking Advice

There's More Than One Way To Skin A Cat: Dealing with Conflicting Woodworking Advice

corrinithian, member | August 4th, 20103 comments

There is more than one way to skin a cat. This saying simply implies that in woodworking, there are often many ways to do something. For less experienced woodworkers, sometimes this can be frustrating. How does one determine which way is right for them, when there is conflicting advice?

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How to Make and Use a Mini Miter Block

How to Make and Use a Mini Miter Block

Troy_Bouffard, member | July 30th, 2010

Sometimes power tools and machines are not the most practical or safe method for making cuts. In those instances, hand tools like a saw and miter block can offer a more refined and controlled approach.

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Build a Cutting Board. Build a Countertop. Build a Benchtop.

Build a Cutting Board. Build a Countertop. Build a Benchtop.

Troy_Bouffard, member | July 26th, 2010

Learn how to build an edge grain work surface that's easily adaptable for a variety of projects ranging from cutting boards to butcher block countertops.

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Start Woodworking: Edge Grain Cutting Board

Start Woodworking: Edge Grain Cutting Board

Ed_Pirnik, member | July 13th, 20104 comments

Learn how to build an edge grain cutting board.

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Practice your dovetails while making dinner

Practice your dovetails while making dinner

MKenney, member | July 13th, 201013 comments

Former Center for Furniture Craftsmanship student Georgia Dent practices her dovetails in the kitchen using apples and sweet potatoes, and her mortise-and-tenons with watermelon. This is a great video.

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A Call for Bloggers!

A Call for Bloggers!

Ed_Pirnik, member | June 24th, 201011 comments

It's a call to arms as we gear up for a brand-new woodworking website!

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