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Unlock the secrets of quartersawn lumber in this demonstration for woodworkers who want to get the most out of their materials. We’ll walk through the process of quartersawing on a sawmill—from log selection to cut strategy—showing how to produce boards with unmatched grain consistency, stability, and beauty. Whether you’re sourcing your own logs or working …
A workbench is more than just a flat surface—it’s a trusted partner, a creative platform, and, let’s be honest, sometimes a really expensive junk collector. In this entertaining and insightful lecture, Vic Tesolin explores the modern MFT-style workbench and how it fits into today’s workshop. Gone are the days when every bench needed to be …
In this presentation, Dave Richards shares his step-by-step process for using SketchUp to develop furniture designs—from initial concept through to a detailed 3D model and fully dimensioned shop drawings using LayOut. Ideal for woodworkers looking to streamline their workflow, this session offers practical insights into turning ideas into build-ready plans with precision and efficiency. Dave …
In this presentation, Ben Strano shows woodworkers how to use Fusion 360’s parametric modeling tools to streamline design and build processes. By defining key dimensions—like thickness, length, or angles—as parameters, entire models can update automatically with a single change, making it easy to adapt projects for different materials or sizes. Ben will demonstrate practical applications, …
Building a cabinet door is a project within a project. With it comes the opportunity to add personality and a unique look to your woodworking projects. During this presentation, Phil looks at principles of door design before breaking open a technique that allows you to build unique doors with simple, common router bits and techniques.
The lathe is a wonderful tool with many uses in a shop. its ability to control motor speed makes it great for, sharpening, honing, sanding and shaping. This demo shows some of the tricks and techniques I have used in my 40-year career as a production woodturner. Stance, technique, sharpening, and strategies for executing are …
Much of the instruction available in woodturning is about artistic forms, such as bowls and boxes. As a chair maker, Shea’s turning is much more mechanical, using the lathe to create tight joinery for long-lasting chairs. In this Demo, Shea will cover the various turning techniques needed for post and rung chair building. Some of which include …