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Bandsaw Dowels to Length
Here's information for a jig to use for bundling dowels and making a stop, in order to cut
many dowels at once.
Bandsaw Stack Cutting
How-to cut duplicate pieces on a bandsaw by stack cutting them.
Board Feet Equivalent Charts
Five charts that gives the amount of board feet found in a measured piece of stock. Choose
a separate chart for stock 1", 2", 3", 4", and 6" thick, with
lengths from 8 feet to 20 feet.
Box With A Lid
How-to make a perfect fitting lid for a box, using a table saw.
Clean Before Finishing
Is your wood finish end result not as satisfactory as you'd like it to be? Perhaps one or
a combination of these wood surface sawdust cleaning methods can help resolve displeasure
from your final finish work.
Cutting Inside Corners
A step-by-step procedure for cutting inside corners, with either a bandsaw, jigsaw, or
scrollsaw. This is a quick, and easy way, so that a blade won't bind against the wood.
Plus, a Chart for which blade size to use for cutting a radius.
Dado Blade Locking Technique
This technique will enable you to set a Dado Blade's width, remove it from the machine,
and then place it back without disturbing its size.
Dressed Lumber Size Chart
This chart gives the typical rough-sawn lumber sizes and the equivalents after being S4S
(surfaced four sides).
Drying Lumber Part I
Preparations that need to take place before the drying process of wood begins.
Drying Lumber Part II
Solar drying, and air drying lumber are methods to consider. Two ways to cut energy, and
lumber costs.
Laminating Wood
How-to combine small pieces of wood to make one large piece.
Lap Joints
The following two pages contain various Lap Joint techniques for joining two pieces of
wood. Lap joints can easily be created using a dado blade, or saw blade attached to a
table saw, or radial arm saw.
Lumber Sawn on Premises
Follow along as logs get delivered and sawn into lumber by a man and his portable band saw
mill. Plus, pros and cons on having lumber sawn with a band saw mill.
Making Picture Frames
Picture Frames can easily be made with the right equipment and measurements. Here's some
instructions and illustrations for making your own Picture Frames.
Marketing Madness
Some suggestions on how to sell your wooden products wholesale.
Mortise and Tenon Joints
The process used for joining two pieces of wood is significant for creating projects that
will last for many years. The following pages contain various mortise and tenon techniques
for creating strong joints.
Pneumatic Tool Problems
In this article you will find my opinion on what can cause problems with pneumatic tools,
and an easy fix. There are also suggestions on ways to avoid problems with pneumatic
tools.
Reading A Tape Measure
Description, and graphics on how-to read a tape measure.
Sander Savers
Ways to save belts, discs, and other sanding abrasives, plus time, and even the life of
the sander.
Sawmill Selection
When you select a sawmill for producing your lumber, there are a few alternatives to
saving money than just one. Here are some of those alternatives.
Square It Up
A simple squaring method that can be used on things that are to be built square or
rectangular in shape.
Straightening A Curved Edged Board
Here are two ways to correct a curved board and make the edge straight.
Tablesaw Crosscut Setup
How-to setup a tablesaw in order to crosscut pieces to the same length. Description, and
graphic included.
Wood Scraps Into Dollars
Here are several way to retrieve a dollar, off of your shop's wood scraps.
Wood Species and Their Uses
This is a small list of wood species that are found in this world, plus what each can be
used for.
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Woodworking Search and Find
Word Puzzle
A woodworking word puzzle for children, and adults. This puzzle may allow children
knowledge of some of the woodworking terms.
Woodworking Trivia I
First trivia with ten woodworking questions, with three multiple choice answers.
Woodworking Trivia II
Second trivia with ten woodworking questions, with three multiple choice answers.
Woodworking Trivia III
Third trivia with ten woodworking questions, with three multiple choice answers.
Woodworking Trivia IV
Forth trivia with ten woodworking questions, with three multiple choice answers.
Woodworking Trivia V
Fifth trivia with ten woodworking questions, with three multiple choice answers.
Woodworking Trivia VI
Sixth trivia with ten woodworking questions, with three multiple choice answers.
Woodworking Trivia VII
Seventh trivia with ten woodworking questions, with three multiple choice answers.
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Adjustable Circle Compass
Draw a circle from 9" to 27 1/2" with this plan and description on how-to make
an adjustable wooden compass device. Photo |
Basket Planter (Outdoor)
Instructions and photos for making a large Basket Planter that can be used outdoors for
your favorite flowers. Photo |
Basic Bookcase
Description, and graphics on how-to build a four piece bookcase out of 3/4 inch material. Photo |
Bookcase Twelve Shelves
This bookcase can be made to be easily taken apart and transportable. Great for college
students or people on the move. Plan, and description on how-to build a bookcase with
twelve shelves. Four large shelves, and eight outer shelves. Photo |
Birdfeeder
Plan, and description on how-to make a hanging bird feeder, with a double tray. There's a
tray on each side of the column that is located in the middle of the feeder. Photo |
Bluebird House
Plan, and description on how-to build and assemble a Bluebird House. Easily attaches to a
pole or out-building. Photo |
Breadbox
Here's a detailed plan for making a Breadbox, which has a shelf for separating items. Photo |
Bunny Puzzle Pattern
Make a Bunny Puzzle by using the instructions for drawing a pattern and cutting out the
puzzle. Photo |
Carpenter's Tool Box
Plan, and description on how-to build and assemble this Carpenter's Tool Box. Photo |
Chickadee Nesting Box/House
Plan, material list, and assembly instructions for building a Chickadee Nesting Box.
Easily attaches to a pole or out-building. Photo |
Cutting Board
Instructions, finishing advise and detailed measurements for making a cutting board. Photo |
Desktop CD Holder
Detailed instructions and drawings on how-to build this CD holder that you can put on your
desk, and be able to have up to 24 CD's at your fingertips. Photo |
Horseshoe Pits
Plan with measurements for building horseshoe pits, along with basic information for
setting them up and scoring the game. Photo |
Letter Tray and Book Case
Keep letters, folders, and some books handy on your desk top, with a Letter Tray and Book
Case. A detailed plan for making a desk top combination Letter Tray and Book Case. Photo |
Magazine Rack
Plan, instructions, and a story behind the design of this Magazine Rack that has been
around since 1940. Photo |
Mini Picket Fence
Description, and illustrations on how-to build a mini picket fence. Photo |
Picket Fence Headboard
This plan is designed to make a Picket Fence Headboard for a full sized bed, however, one
can be made for a twin to a king sized bed with just a few measurement changes. Photo |
Recipe Card Holder
Keep a recipe card raised off a countertop, and have it located at a comfortable view with
this wooden Recipe Card Holder. Quickly make one or several with these measurements and
instructions to go by. Photo |
Sawhorse
A couple sawhorses can be an asset to some woodworking projects, and once made, you'll
probably find many other uses for them. With this plan you'll be able to create a couple
lightweight and durable sawhorses, which can be stored by placing one on top of the other.
The sawhorse shown in the photo above has been in use for over a decade and should last
many years more. Photo |
Shop Shelf/Small
Bench
Plan, and description on how-to build this bench type shelf for the shop, or garage. Once
you get the basics on building this bench/shelf, you'll probably come up with other ideas
for using this building technique towards other projects, such as woodshop carts, larger
benches, and more. Photo |
Stool
Plan, and description on how-to build a small sturdy stool. This plan calls for thick
material which will produce a strong durable stool. Photo |
Sweetheart Box
A plan and instructions for making a heart shaped box with a hinged cover. This could be
an ideal sweetheart gift to make for Valentine's Day, or other occasions. It also makes a
great item to tole paint onto. Photo |
Table Saw Push Stick
Make, and use a Table Saw Push Stick safety devise to help keep your hands away from the
table saw blade. Here's a plan to make one. Photo |
Tulip Pattern
Continue to experience the look of tulips, and the colors they can provide to your
landscape. Here's a tulip pattern, and instructions on how-to create them. Photo |
Window Box
A detailed plan of a window box that can be made to fit under most windows. Photo |
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Safety First
Ways to keep safe in the workplace, and how some protection measures may be taken, plus
some protective devices.
Table Saw Safety
This is a submitted article by Joseph P. Zeppieri, MD to help encourage the safe use of
the table saw. For your protection, please read, and find out if you are now following his
advise and tips for using the table saw properly in order to avoid injury.
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Cut a 6" x 6" With
a Handheld Circular Saw
Most 7" handheld circular saws will only cut to a depth of approximately 2 3/8",
but this method will get the job done on cutting through a 6 x 6.
Cut Plywood Straight With a Portable
Circular Saw
Here's a procedure for setting-up a straightedge, and cutting plywood straight with a
portable circular saw.
Electric Motor Sawdust Removal
Here's a simple technique for removing sawdust that has built-up inside an unenclosed
electric motor.
Fraction To Decimal Equivalents
Here's a chart that gives you fraction to decimal equivalents.
Keep Your Drill Press Chuck Key Handy
Here's a simple method of attaching a chuck key to the drill press, and having it always
within arms reach.
Make a Buffing Wheel
Here's a method for making a buffing wheel as thick as desired.
Make a Drawer Handle/Pull Template
Here's a way to make a drawer handle/pull template, in order to drill through several
drawer fronts consistently.
Make Your Own Wood Filler
Here's a simple technique for making your own wood filler.
Planer Smooth Table Tip
In order for a board to move smoothly through a planer, the table has to have a slick
surface. Here's a tip for creating a smooth surface on a planer table and it's NOT by
using wax!
Save On Lumber Costs
Here's 12 steps that can be taken about how to save some dollars on that next lumber
purchase.
Set a Straight Bit's Depth on a Router
Here's a technique for setting the depth of a Straight Bit on a Router.
Tablesaw Accurate Cut Tips
Five things to check to make sure you get an accurate cut with your tablesaw.
Table Saw Blade Alignment
Here's a procedure for quickly checking to make sure the table saw blade is aligned so
that it can produce a square cut.
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All the Above CDbook Content Is Created
By Larry Eastman
Over 25 Years of Woodworking Experience
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