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Woodworking Support Jig

January 30, 2009 by Tracy  
Filed under Jigs & Fixtures, Woodworking

Story about an adjustable support jig Problem: When planing or sanding unsupported table legs the pressure applied can weaken the fastening or even break the leg off depending on how they are fastened to the table top. The plant stand in this photo series has 4 legs that are not connected at the feet or [...]

Ambrosia Maple Box

January 18, 2009 by Tracy  
Filed under Lathe Projects, Woodworking

Material: ambrosia maple, also known as wormy maple.The brown, gray, and black striping are caused by staining associated with the worm holes in the tree. Ambrosia maple comes from regular soft maple trees that have been infested by the ambrosia beetle. The small beetle bores a network of tunnels and short galleries called cradles. A [...]