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Installing & Setting Up SketchUp

Last week I introduced you to SketchUp and gave numerous examples of what it can do for the woodworker. That post was titled SketchUp Comes To American Woodworker . In today’s post I am going to show you how to install and setup SketchUp on your...

Posted to SketchUp with Joe Zeh by Joe Zeh on 04-09-2013

Filed under: SketchUp, Blog Post, 3D, 3D Modeling, Woodworking, Woodworker, Carpentry, Woodworking Projects, Carpenters, Woodwork, Woodworking Tools, Woodworking Blog, Wood, How To Woodworking, Working With Wood, Woodshop
Q & A: Slot Cutter vs. Plate Joiner

Q & A: Slot Cutter vs. Plate Joiner Q: I saw an ad for a slot-cutting router bit. I have a router and buying the bit instead of a plate joiner would save me a lot of money. Is there a downside to this cheaper option? A: It depends on what kind of...

Posted to Woodworking Shop by American Woodworker Editors on 04-08-2013

Filed under: Tips, Shop Tips, woodworker, woodworking, woodworking tips, Q &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; A
My Link

‎/ www.facebook.com/pages/Unique-building-services-4u/245319725500683 PLEASE like and share my link on facebook .Here you will also see other work i do which i do hope you will like .It includes using recycled materials to produce amazing pieces of...

Posted to dust by DUSTY MILLER on 04-04-2013

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Benefit Items

Students at Fort Dodge Senior High School used the Shopbot Desktop to make a few country style signs for a local benefit. I heard they raised over 40k for the person in need. It is a good experience to have students learn about using their skills to help...

Posted to ebirkey's blog by Ed Birkey on 04-03-2013

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Q & A: Restoring a Blued Chisel

Q & A: Restoring a Blued Chisel Q: The first thing I did with my new grinder was to blue the edge of a chisel. Is there anything I can do to save it? A: Most woodworkers have faced this problem at some point. The only practical solution is to remove...

Posted to Reviews by American Woodworker Editors on 04-03-2013

Filed under: Tools, Reviews, Shop Equipment, Hand tools
Pull-Out Router Table

Pull-Out Router Table Tired of pulling out that heavy router table every time you need it? Save space and your back by mounting your router table under a workbench with sturdy swing-up appliance hardware. Set-up and knock-down are a snap.You need 16 inches...

Posted to Woodworker Bryan by American Woodworker Editors on 04-03-2013

Filed under: woodworker, woodworking, woodworking projects, woodworking tools, carpentry, carpenters, how to woodworking, woodwork, working with wood, woodworking blog, woodshop, wood, Reader Project
Power Tool Caddy

Power Tool Caddy This plywood stand for power tools is compact and mobile.To lock the stand in place, just flip down the hinged board at the base. Cut the hinged board wide enough so it will lift the casters off the floor when you flip it down. Screw...

Posted to Woodworker Bryan by American Woodworker Editors on 04-03-2013

Filed under: woodworker, woodworking, woodworking projects, woodworking tools, carpentry, carpenters, how to woodworking, woodwork, working with wood, woodworking blog, woodshop, wood, Reader Project
A Great Sawhorse

A Great Sawhorse These sawhorses are sturdy and they fold flat for easy storage. Building them is a snap: joint and plane 2x4 stock to 1 in.; then rip to 3 in.Crosscut at 30 in. for the legs and 18 in. for the stretchers. Use a biscuit joiner and double...

Posted to Woodworker Bryan by American Woodworker Editors on 04-03-2013

Filed under: woodworking, woodworking projects, woodworking tools, carpentry, carpenters, how to woodworking, woodwork, working with wood, woodworking blog, woodshop, wood, Reader Project
Why we should teach our children Woodworking in school

Doug Stowe is one of the greatest proponents of Woodworking education in America. In this short video he lays out a compelling case for children to learn woodworking in schools: Woodworking is a gateway to understanding material properties, engineering...

Posted to yoav_liberman by Yoav S. Liberman on 04-03-2013

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SketchUp Comes To American Woodworker

Beginning with this post, I will be blogging on AmericanWoodworker.com , approximately four times a month. The subject will be SketchUp and related topics such as Ruby Plugins, LayOut, CutList Plus fx and more. If you are new to SketchUp, completely unfamiliar...

Posted to SketchUp with Joe Zeh by Joe Zeh on 04-02-2013

Filed under: SketchUp, Blog Post, 3D Modeling, Announcement
The secrets of Japanese wooden toothpicks

While visiting New York's Greenwich Village neighborhood this afternoon, I entered a Japanese American pop-up store that sells amazing chocolates and other sweets. The owner offered me an incredible dark chocolate truffle to sample. As expected from...

Posted to yoav_liberman by Yoav S. Liberman on 03-30-2013

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DECKING COMPLETE

THIS IS DECKING BEFORE AND AFTER . ONE WITH GATE ONE WITHOUT GATE . GATE IS REMOVABLE BY LIFTING OUT. . THIS DECKING WITH MY ADVICE ON TIMBER CARE WILL LAST THIS CUSTOMER 15 PLUS YEARS IN ALL WEATHERS .EVERY BOARD IS SCREWED. NOT NAILED.

Posted to dust by DUSTY MILLER on 03-29-2013

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Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium THE WOODEN BLOCK

In this movie dustin hoffman said there are a million things you could do with a block of wood . 6 X 6 INCH TIMBER CUBE . Just a few samples . WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A TIMBER CUBE ??

Posted to dust by DUSTY MILLER on 03-27-2013

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Q & A: Why did my dovetail bit break?

Q & A: Why did my dovetail bit break? Q: I’ve snapped off the tips of my dovetail router bit twice now while cutting sliding dovetails in hard maple. I don’t want to get burned again. What am I doing wrong? A: A dovetail bit does indeed...

Posted to Woodworking Shop by American Woodworker Editors on 03-25-2013

Filed under: Tips, woodworker, woodworking, woodworking tips, Q &amp;amp; A, Q &amp;amp;amp;amp; A
Brush-On Finish the Easy Way

Brush-On Finish the Easy Way Thinning the poly is the secret. By S. Lloyd Natof Finishing is a challenge—right? It’s one thing to get a nice finish on a small, flat sample board, but good luck with those inside corners, vertical surfaces,...

Posted to Woodworking Techniques by American Woodworker Editors on 03-21-2013

Filed under: Finishing, Techniques, woodworker, woodworking, woodworking techniques

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