Carl Swensson designed this Japanese-style folding screen as an abstract representation of stars in the sky. Swensson created this piece before he ever traveled to Japan so he was surprised to discover when he visited that he actually captured a traditional star design. With the intricate joinery of the 1,000 plus tiny wooden pieces and large size, the port-orford-cedar piece took three months to complete.
Photo: Light Struck Studio
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Grout float
The red foam on these grout floats grip well to wood, and the large handle keeps your hands safely away from bits and blades.
Compared to other products, the SandNet 80 grit cuts slower. However, if you're working inside someone's home and need to start at this grit, you might want to trade speed for improved dust collection.
- Begins working right away - Filled with 400 grams of Silica Gel - Absorbs up to 35% of its weight in moisture - Rechargeable in a 600-watt microwave for 6 minutes
A digital readout on the AccuMarking gauge measures to the nearest 0.0005 in. It can also be set to fractions or millimeters. Lacking a micro-adjust, however, it took a steady hand to dial in exact dimensions on the sensitive readout. The cutting disk needed considerable work to correct a rounded-over edge, but once sharpened, it cut well.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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