For those of you who intended to make some Christmas gifts back in July, here is a cute Snowman and Christmas Tree ornament you can still make even though it's now November, with a few tools, a little determination, and a craft store gift card. The woodworking on these is not super challenging--a little lathe … Continue reading DIY Wooden Snowman Christmas Ornaments
Building a Christmas Nutcracker
If you are considering a nutcracker for your next project, it's not too early to start! Christmas will be here before you know it, and you are probably thinking that a nutcracker that YOU made would look awesome by the tree, or maybe you are thinking of making a cool gift for someone who will … Continue reading Building a Christmas Nutcracker
Pie-Crust Table, Part Three: The Lathe Work
This table is coming along nicely, I think. It's kicking my butt along the way, but if it was easy, I'd have done it long ago. I'm learning some new skills, and refreshing some others. One of those others is lathe turning. It is often one of the most favorite things a woodworker can do, … Continue reading Pie-Crust Table, Part Three: The Lathe Work
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