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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?