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Peter Benson suggests ways of dodging unpredictable problems in your work.

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Charles Mak’s handmade paper roll holders transform note-jotting chores into delightful acts of efficiency marked with sophistication

When I work on projects for a seminar or magazine article, I like to take notes to remind me of tips that are to be shared in the class or manuscript. The truth is that I am always making lists, but can rarely fin...


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It’s very easy to become unhinged if you don’t know the right way to hang doors, but a simple jig is all you need

The router is a perfect way to inset door hinges; all you need a straight cutter, guidebush and jig plus a sharp chisel. Each size of hinge will need a different jig but since they are so easy to make and are easy to store afterwards this isn’t a pro...


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Richard Findley looks at common catches that occur when turning bowls with a bowl gouge

Having explored the most common catches in spindle work in previous articles, this article will look at the catches that happen when turning bowls with a bowl gouge.

Some turners will tell you that bowl turning is easy compared to spindle work, oth...


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Dave Western shows how to carve a Celtic knot pendant

IĀ love Celtic knotwork and I also love to hoard little bits of wood that I just can’t make myself throw away. Occasionally, I come up with an idea that uses one or two of these little timber gems… and this is one of those ideas. Over the years, I’ve seen lots and lots of metal knotwork jewell...


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