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Ep 8: Shaping the outside of the bowl

November 30, 2017

In this episode, the outside of the bowl begins to take shape with a lot more ax and adze work
Ep 7: Laying out the outside of the bowl

November 23, 2017

In this episode, Dave lays out the outside of the bowl by using a folding ruler as a sector, and of course, more compass work
Ep 5: Laying out the inner bowl

November 15, 2017

In this episode, Dave lays out the elliptical inside of the bowl using a compass, nails, and a piece of string
How to cut mat and glass for picture framing

October 11, 2017

Standard-sized mats are readily available and very affordable, but if you're using non-standard materials or framing non-standard-sized artwork, you're going to need to cut your own mat and glass
How to build a perfect picture frame

September 27, 2017

The key to success for Michael Cullen is mastering the splined miter
Four Handmade Gift Ideas

September 27, 2017

Christian Becksvoort gives you four ideas for handmade gifts that will please your friends and family and use up the scraps lying around your shop: a versatile flatware carrier, a two-piece desk set with tray and pencil holder, a tea light holder, and a hanging mirror.
Fundamentals: How to frame a picture

September 18, 2017

What you need—and need to know— once you’ve built the picture frame
Handmade Gift: Tea Light Candle Holder

September 8, 2017

Christian Becksvoort shows you how to empty out that scrap bin by making a beautiful handmade candle holder
How to use SketchUp to help create illustrative carvings

August 17, 2017

Using acetone to transfer a laser printout to wood, Tim Killen goes from a photo, to SketchUp, and finally, to a beautiful carving
Carve a Greenwood Bowl

July 26, 2017

Pleasure in the making—and every day thereafter