The figure in tiger, or curly, maple is a feature of great potential beauty. But how can you finish it to bring out its full loveliness? You can, of course, give it a clear finish—like General Finishes Arm-R-Seal or a water-based finish such as General Finishes High Performance. This will reveal the curl as a […]
After seven hours around a lathe, three blocks of wood, a refresher course on angles, and one accidental projectile [no one was harmed in the making of this article], I am excited to have taken my first spin at woodturning. The setting for the course, Beginning Turning, was the shop and classroom situated on the […]
Recently, Master Carver Sabija Mutjaba collaborated with Scott DeWaard on a huge triptych carving for the Marian Chapel in the All Saints Catholic Church in Knoxville, TN. This project was a huge undertaking and the beautiful video below captures the creative process from start to finish. Video produced by Joan Karpeles (www.joanproduces.com)The video has gotten […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: We would like to introduce our newest blogger/store reporter, Mollie Simon, a Journalism major at The University of Georgia who has recently begun pursuing her interest in woodworking. If I were to describe my current woodworking skill-level, I would put it about a half step below symmetrical bird feeder construction and a half step […]
We’re in the last stretch of Summer and woodworking season is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get an early start on your upcoming projects! We’ve just released our August 2015 issue of Wood News Online full of project ideas, woodworking tips, shop ideas, and more! This month’s issue includes: Carving […]
No Southern-fried Southern boy wants to be called a Yankee, but we share the characteristics of shrewdness and thrift. Thus, each month we include a money-saving tip. It’s OK if you call me “cheap.” Woodworkers spend a good bit of time on their knees. Praying for guidance and safety before each working session in the shop […]
So, you don’t have one of those new battery-powered impact drill-drivers, either, eh? There are some workarounds: 1) You can use the slip clutch built into your drill-driver, which allows an on-off-on-off application of power that will gradually advance the screw you’re driving. 2) There is no substitute for real impact action. An air-driven impact […]