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Animal Doorstops

Animal Doorstops

A quick and easy solution to unwanted wood scraps By Carl Hird-Rutter My shop is full of scraps, which I find hard to throw out. I thought of a way to remedy this problem with doorstops that can be cut from 3/4″ (19mm) scraps or even 2×4 offcuts. To make […]

by January 8, 2024 eNews: Short Cuts, Patterns
Fresh Fruit Wall Art

Fresh Fruit Wall Art

Embrace cooler weather with this colorful ode to the harvest By Anatoly Obelets Celebrate the earth’s bounty by shaping and dyeing a four-panel composition that looks good enough to slice up for breakfast. This project is a great way to practice texturing and tinting, even if you’re new to the […]

by June 30, 2022 Projects
Treasures of the Sea

Treasures of the Sea

Mix and match six elegant designs for a variety of display options By Gloria Cosgrove Cut by Linda Helgerson I have always been fascinated with the flowing shapes of creatures that live underwater. These simple yet elegant images were originally designed as paper cuttings. Many paper cutting patterns are easily […]

by May 16, 2022 eNews: Short Cuts
Making a Five-Sided Bowl

Making a Five-Sided Bowl

Use this ringed vessel to hold bread, keys, coins, or other miscellany By Dave Van Ess As a scroller, I like making bowls with shapes that wood turners could never duplicate. This is one such bowl. It has five sides that gently transition to corners. It is fun to watch a turner […]

by April 4, 2022 Step by Step
Blooming Spring Fretwork Flowers

Blooming Spring Fretwork Flowers

Use these versatile patterns in several ways By Gloria Cosgrove Cut by Leldon Maxcy These fun fretwork designs can be used any number of ways, from wall hangings to photo frames. Use your imagination to come up with your own unique project. To get you started, we’ve developed a way […]

by January 31, 2022 eNews: Short Cuts
Super Simple Tea Light Holders

Super Simple Tea Light Holders

This sleek design is easy to make and displays candles safely By Sue Mey Cut by Dennis Knappen Whether you’re planning a picnic, a dinner party, or a romantic evening in, these candle holders are perfect for adding a twinkle to your table. Cut single holders to scatter around a […]

by July 21, 2021 eNews: Short Cuts, Uncategorized
Rustic Live-Edge Serving Tray

Rustic Live-Edge Serving Tray

Transform simple wood rounds into stylish rustic serving trays   By Carole Rothman If you’re looking for a new rustic accent piece that is as functional as it is stunning, then consider creating a live-edge serving tray. I created this single-ring tray that can be attached to a stationary or rotating […]

by July 6, 2021 Projects