Contributing Bloggers
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Design and Operate a Small-Scale Dehumidification Kiln
Saving money by drying your lumber may not be the answer for every woodworker, but the basics shown here demonstrate that it is within the reach and skills of the average person.
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Preserving a 100-Year-Old Cemetery Door
From rot to restoration, cemetery preservationists Greg Ghazil and Steve Brown work to restore an over 100-year-old cemetery door.
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Saving Bees with a Seed Skep
Bees don’t actually live in this wooden beehive or skep, but it does hold something that will help sustain a healthy bee population.
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Celebrating Wooden Boats and the Summer Solstice
Enjoying the sights and activities of the Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Festival, held annually at North House Folk School on Lake Superior.
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The Advantages of Hide Glue
Made of rendered-down animal hides, hide glue is the first choice for musical instrument makers, antique conservators and traditional woodworkers.
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Design & Craft Collaboration: The Antigua Project
In May 2015, a group of 12 New York based designers and artists led by Rebecca Welz arrived in the city of Antigua, Guatemala, to collaborate with artisans in diverse crafts and create a line of products.
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Reclaiming Lumber Damaged by the Emerald Ash Borer
This tiny bug is no bigger than a nickel and it’s killing our Ash trees at an astonishing rate.
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Used Workshop Equipment Represents a Great Value
A used piece of equipment can be a great value. But having to move a heavy tool or piece of machinery can kill a great deal.
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Incredible Lanna Carving Tradition of Thailand
Nopradol Khamlae is a seasoned woodcarver living in northern Thailand and trained in the local “Lanna” carving tradition, arguably amongst the world’s most intricate and spectacular styles.
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Miniature Croquet Set Features Full-size Details
Ernie Conover shares the antique toy croquet set he received as a gift. It was inspired by the full-size set he built for the magazine last summer.
