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[IMG_0089.JPG] I screwed the frame together and started making the slide supports. I have a stash of recycled slides but they were too short and I ...

I needed some veneer softener, so I went looking on the Internet and I found this recipe at Highland Woodworking. Perfect, but my local pharmacy do...

Boy and Girls, This tip was originally published on 1st. December 2021 on LJ's and followed up with a supplement on the 17th. September 2022 by ...

I’m starting a new instrument project. This one is SN19, Model “Cobh”; A Celtic Style Mandolin. The Celtic style includes a carved soundboard with ...

I restored three Buffalo Forge Company drill presses.  I still have them all and they are in use. The Big Blue Buffalo I picked up an old Buffalo...

It’s like one of those cool pictures in a woodworking magazine! [0B5CCDFC-A7B3-4F1E-8714-DC50CFACCC3F.jpeg] The shallowest holes in the middle have...

Before I get out the sharp tools, Thought I’d cut out some profile templates to check the progress as I go. I know…procrastination. Just let’s get ...

The general method of applying the dye is with an artist's brush as seen in the first segment of this blog so I won't go into great detail here. ...

Boys and Girls,   A lot of people seem to have trouble getting the roll of sandpaper holding on their drumsander and start contemplating turning t...

Microjig has become our official Store Partner so now you can shop the original Microjig products and support Craftisian at the same time. As this ...

This is the blog that I promised detailing my experiments in what I call "watercolor style" aniline dying. My sincere hope is that it will encour...

 I have part of the Kreg Beaded Face Frame Jig (BFF), Minus the actual Jig. Just a beading bit and a notching bit. They are a fascinating way of le...