Project: Bandsaw Book Box
Here's a project for those of you who have access to a bandsaw and some basic woodworking tools and skills. The final product is a 2-drawer 'small items' book-like container made from a single piece of wood. If you've made a bandsaw box before, a lot of this process may be familiar. If not, the detailed steps provided in this project description should give you enough information to produce something that looks like a partially open book with drawers.
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Book Review:
Carving the Acanthus Leaf
By Mary May
Mary May is a highly accomplished woodcarver who carves commissioned pieces of extraordinary quality in her modest Charleston, South Carolina, workshop.
Carving the Acanthus Leaf
is a fascinating mixture of artistry and design, carving technique and personal stories about her life as a carver.
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Carving a Plane Tote
Totes on a plane go through a lot of dynamic stress. Additionally, the wood in these old tools often contains a lot of skin oil and grime from years of use. Repairing them can often be an exercise in futility. Additionally, you can carve a tote that will fit your hand, that will later make a tedious smoothing job downright pleasurable. A specially carved and turned tote and knob can also be a source of pride sitting in your toolbox.
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