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Senior Center Woodshop
In the midst of a family visit to Salem, OR I had an occasion to visit the local senior center and noticed that they had a woodshop. I returned today to learn more. They have a very well equipped woodshop … Continue reading
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Table Saw Tune Up, Improving Performance and Safety
I spent a good deal of time yesterday tuning up my table saw. It was one of the better Craftsman models and even though I purchased it used, I assumed that it was in good shape and it didn’t need … Continue reading
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The Choice Of Materials for Our Beginning Project
The project we have in mind dictates a significant part of the choice of material that is used. For example, it would be highly unlikely that we would choose an exotic hardwood to make a saw horse. Likewise, it would … Continue reading
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Our First Woodworking Project; where do We Begin?
The next item to consider for the beginning woodworker is “what we want to build”. Actually, this one may come before all the others. We have already discussed woodshop safety and the selection of tools. For some folks the project … Continue reading
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Woodworking Plans for your Project
Since we have discussed woodshop safety and the selection of tools, the next item to consider for the beginning woodworker is “what we might want to build”. I would generally suggest that we begin with something simple. Some suggestions might … Continue reading
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The Selection of Tools for the Beginning Woodworker
For today’s woodworking tip I want to address the selection of tools for the beginning woodworker. The choice of tools is tied to essentially three basic areas. They are the available space for your work area, the available finances to … Continue reading
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Safety Guidelines in the Beginners Woodshop
Before we proceed further I want to address safety issues in the woodworking shop. These are things that can make woodworking an enjoyable hobby. Ignoring them could make it a very painful experience or even fatal. I will address practices … Continue reading
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The Beginning Woodworker
This blog is to be an ongoing story about and for the beginning woodworker. It will begin at the basics, the whys, the hows and the wheres of woodworking as a hobby. I also expect that it will also cover … Continue reading
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