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Using wood as an art medium is nothing new. The availability, variety, and beauty have always attracted many woodworking artists and craftsmen of every kind. The ability to cut, shape and manipulate it in various ways, revealing its awesome color and grain patterns is very appealing to wood artists, designers, art collectors and home owners […]

Like the strokes of a great painter, handmade Dovetail Joinery has been the signature of craftsmanship throughout  history. Dovetail joinery has been revered for its strength and beauty and is one of the things that point to true handmade furniture. Dovetail Joints are so varied and personal they are often used to distinguish periods of […]

I really love creating interesting and challenging  projects. Recently my table saw was broken and my normal woodworking projects had to be put on hold for a while. Since I am always excited to learn new techniques and skills I took the opportunity to explore other creative directions (it’s hard to wait for parts […]

I have been out of town recently for a little Rest and Relaxation. When I got back, I was feeling good and had a bunch of new woodworking ideas and  crafting projects to get started on. Well, the tool I depend on the most decided it needed some R and R. The Arbor bearing went […]

Recently, I built a simple but elegant free-standing cabinet with White Oak and Black Walnut. All the material was Free! Continue reading to find out how you can find free woodworking material, free tools and free craft supplies in your area.
 
The wood was unused flooring from a local company that was moving to a […]

Okay, it’s not the bookmark of the future, but follow these simple instructions to create bookmarks that are functional, desirable and profitable.
Before we get started with the first installment of the bookmark tutorial series, let me point out the four criteria I was trying to meet with this simple, but profitable project.

I wanted an unconventional […]

While searching for ways to add relief to artwork, I found a simple tutorial about creating a mold for any relief project you might have. Something you may want to duplicate. Nice way to multiply your hard work and add to your bottom line. There are several other tutorials that may be of interest […]

I just wanted to link to this for some fun. I love webcomics and I think this artist has got the idea. It would be great to see a side by side look at the photo and the character.  This is an excellent way to practice your drawing technique. I hope you enjoy. 
The Fine Craft […]

Hello Fellow Craftsmen, Just wanted to let you know I am still working to get the site setup. I am new to a self hosted Wordpress Blog and going through a learning curve right now. Inserting some plug-ins and trying to create a banner that reflects the site theme. I have a list of upcoming […]

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