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Free Woodturning Plans for this Chevron Vase.

Here you will find a table with the free woodturning plans and all of the calculations for this Chevron Vase. These woodturning plans use the segmented woodturning technique. If you are not familiar with segmented woodturning or wish to make changes to this design, then I recommend that you take a few minutes and watch … Continue reading Free Woodturning Plans for this Chevron Vase.

Raised Vegetable Gardens

Can I Build a Raised Vegetable Garden With Treated Wood?

The Answer is Yes! But! It is a mistaken belief that raised vegetable gardens made from pressure treated wood will leach dangerous compounds like chromated copper arsenate into the vegetables.  However, the EPA banned the use of these chemicals in December 2003 for all uses in residential applications. The EPA was concerned that these chemicals … Continue reading Can I Build a Raised Vegetable Garden With Treated Wood?

Miter Saws vs. Table Saws? Which one is Better?

Which is Better, a Miter Saw or a Table Saw? I often hear the question from beginning woodworkers:  “I have a limited budget, what should I buy first, a miter saw, or a table saw”?  This question seems to imply that they do the same thing and that there are comparable prices between them.  The … Continue reading Miter Saws vs. Table Saws? Which one is Better?