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How Did You Learn Woodworking?

  • Post author:Joe Kunzman
  • Post published:April 1, 2019
  • Post category:Other
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How did you learn woodworking? I’ve asked a few members this question and have learned each of us took slightly different routes.   As for me, it was a combination of…

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Read more about the article Automated Dust Collector

Automated Dust Collector

  • Post author:Joe Kunzman
  • Post published:October 14, 2018
  • Post category:Shop
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At our October 2017 regular meeting I demonstrated an automated dust collector system that I build for my home shop.  This system includes current sensors and pneumatic controlled blast gates…

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Read more about the article Making a Federal Period Oval Fan Inlay
Figure 12: Finished paterae

Making a Federal Period Oval Fan Inlay

  • Post author:Joe Kunzman
  • Post published:October 7, 2018
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Federal Period furniture pieces are often adorned with a paterae such as this 16-segment oval fan.   Here we’ll show you how to make one. Section 1: Make the Field Cut…

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Read more about the article Wipe‐On Oil/Polyurethane Finish

Wipe‐On Oil/Polyurethane Finish

  • Post author:John Kennedy
  • Post published:September 9, 2018
  • Post category:Finishing
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The finish mix I use is equal parts Boiled Linseed Oil, Mineral Spirits and Polyurethane.  This particular mix uses polyurethane with either a satin finish, semi‐gloss or high gloss for a…

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Read more about the article Building Traditional Raised Panel Doors
Figure 11: Dry Fit

Building Traditional Raised Panel Doors

  • Post author:Joe Kunzman
  • Post published:September 9, 2018
  • Post category:Cabinetry
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Building raised panel doors is something every cabinet maker will need to master.  They are ubiquitous; just look around your house.  Most built-in cabinets and traditional furniture have them.   Using…

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Read more about the article Sealing End Grain

Sealing End Grain

  • Post author:Joe Kunzman
  • Post published:August 4, 2018
  • Post category:Finishing
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When finishing end grain it is important to seal it prior to applying stain.   If this is not done, then it will almost certainly absorb more stain than any other…

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