Small Shop CNC: A Class of Machines Designed to Fit
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If you're at the point to where you're at least thinking about the idea of adding a CNC to your shop, then you've likely done some research. If that's the casethen you've certainly noticed there's a huge range of sizes and prices of machines to consider. With CNC routers from as small as 12 x 18 to as large as 5' x 10' in size, and prices from a few […]The post Small Shop CNC: A Class of Machines Designed to Fit appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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Use a 'Nail Board' to Speed Finishing Work
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Here's a finishing trick you may not be familiar with. You can brush or spray both sides of flat panels and cabinet doors without having to wait for one side to dry by using a nail board - except I used drywall screws instead of nails. These screws have very tiny pointed tips that make virtually invisible pricks in the finish. Begin by brushing or spraying the backside or underside, […]The post Use a 'Nail Board' to Speed Finishing Work appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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Make Your Own Linseed Oil & Wax Finish
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A finish made from linseed oil and beeswax is an easy-to-apply, tactile finish that I like for turnings, vernacular chairs and other objects that don't require the protection of a film finish, such as varnish or shellac. The finish, which I call linwax, is available from suppliers such as Swede Paint, or you can easily make your own in a couple hours. The nice thing about making your own is […]The post Make Your Own Linseed Oil & Wax Finish appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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