Spray-finish nozzles that refuse to spray, spray sideways, or spit and sputter cause frustration and can ruin a project. To prevent this, I always remove the spray nozzle from the can and place it in a jar of appropriate thinner—usually lacquer thinner or paint thinner. When you need the nozzle, […]
Richard Frano uses woodworking to battle multiple sclerosis For the past 45 years, Richard Frano, a disabled veteran from Southington, Conn., has been waging a private war against the ravages of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is an incurable autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. One of the unlikely […]
Fun design makes a great Valentine’s Day gift This simple project is easy to cut and makes a thoughtful gift. The idea originated when Rosalie suggested we make wooden hearts as Valentine’s Day gifts for our couples’ Bible study group. While hearts are an iconic symbol of the holiday, this […]
K&M of Virginia has combined standard painter’s pyramids with a lazy Susan-style turntable to create a complete finishing station for small- and medium-sized projects. The Finishing Turntable features pyramid-shaped work supports that slide on rails attached to the top of the turntable. The shape of the pyramids allows air to […]
A robot takes love into his own hands in this funny video from The Toy Inventor’s Workshop. Click here to learn more about the book, Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, Pop, and Fly. Zany Wood Toys
A photo-illustrated look at the origins of this popular woodworking tool A lack of accurate record keeping shrouds the origins of the scroll saw in a veil of mystery. However, recently discovered records suggest the first patent for a saw using a reciprocating steel blade was awarded in 1829 in […]
M Power’s clever new tool combines a highly accuate traditional square with a saddle square and a small bevel square. Calibrated in both metric and Imperial, this is the only square you need to make frames and boxes or to create your own designs. Every woodworker needs a square, and […]
It’s time to get back to the shop with Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts issue #41 on newsstands now! Get a jump on your holiday projects and don’t forget to enter our new contest. The lazy days of summer have gone. The kids are back in school. It’s time to […]
It’s time to get back to the shop with Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts issue #41 on newsstands now! Get a jump on your holiday projects and don’t forget to enter our new contest. The lazy days of summer have gone. The kids are back in school. It’s time to […]
Instead of paying for expensive self-adhesive paper or 81/2″ by 11″ labels, I make my own from a roll of clear or white shelf liner paper. I found a 17″ by 24′ roll of shelf liner at a national retailer for about $5. I cut the roll into fifty-two 81/2″ […]
