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This small piece represents the conclusion of a larger experiment in green turning, a wood turning process and practice that is widely used by those in the hobby, or …
In the past, the most onerous part of the mill making process was without doubt the three drilling operations required. Depending on the kit one is using, the …
The most common use of highly figured Sycamore is in the making of veneers to be applied to fine furniture or other decorative objects. Some Sycamore may also …
Black Cherry has easily become one of my all-time favorite woods to work with. I have consistently found it be relatively easy to turn and sand, although every …
Unlike in some other timber groups, in this case, which group the wood you are proposing to use can matter. The most commonly important distinction is that White …
I had one last piece of Ambrosia Maple from Kentucky. It was only about 2 inches thick to begin with and it had warped, limiting the final size …
I purchased a large piece of kiln-dried Ambrosia Maple from a favorite supplier recently. I wanted something kiln-dried so that I didn't have to worry about drying the …