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Live Seminar! Cutting Board Basics

Live Seminar! Cutting Board Basics

Making a cutting board is easier than you might think! Join Bob Christensen, Store Associate at The Woodsmith Store, for an in-depth, step-by-step demonstration covering essential woodworking techniques. Bob will guide you through board selection, the glue-up process, routing a juice groove, and finish options. Plus check out our all-new juice jig kit, the only way to go for routing a custom groove along the perimeter.

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  • Drilling and Machining Tips

    • Drill & Drive Inside Tight Spaces

      Drill a hole into a small corner, between wall studs, or drive a pocket screw in a tight space! The Kreg 90° Pocket Hole Driver… Read Full Tip

    • Circle Cutters

      Making large holes can be a challenge. A circle cutter is a handy drill press accessory that allows you to make holes anywhere from 2"… Read Full Tip

    • Timberline Forstner Bit Set

      Forstner bits are the ideal bit for drilling flat-bottomed holes or overlapping holes when making mortises or slots. This value-priced set from Timberline contains 16… Read Full Tip

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  • Dust Collection Tips

    • Dust-Free Tools in the Shop!

      Controlling dust is just a hook and a hose away! Hooking up small tools and machines to dust collection can often be a challenge. The… Read Full Tip

    • Live Seminar! Dust Collection Basics

      eNotes LIVE! Getting Started with Dust Collection. Thinking about adding dust collection to your garage, basement or shop? Watch our live seminar to see the… Read Full Tip

    • Small Shop Planning Part 3

      Small Shop Planning Part 3: Dust Collection Secrets Revealed! Getting started with dust collection doesn’t have to be complicated. By following simple guidelines and understanding… Read Full Tip

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  • Glue, Tape & Adhesive Tips

    • It's Broken, Let's Fix It!

      Need to repair outdoor furniture? There are several choices when it comes to waterproof and water resistant glues, but there's one glue that can't be… Read Full Tip

    • Fill Knots Quick!

      Filling knots, voids, or even mistakes is now quick and easy with Starbond® gap filling glue! From clear to warm amber tints to black and… Read Full Tip

    • Double-Sided Tape Tricks

      Double-Sided Tape to The Rescue! Need a way to hold two workpieces together while routing or cutting parts to shape? Learn more about a special… Read Full Tip

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  • Hand Tools Tips

    • Live Seminar: The World of Hand Planes

      Join us for an immersive look into the world of hand planes! In this seminar Store Associate, Dwane Estes, takes us for a tour through… Read Full Tip

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  • Live Seminar Tips

    • Live Seminar: Cutting Board Basics

      Making a cutting board is easier than you might think! Join Bob Christensen, Store Associate at Woodsmith Store, for an in-depth, step-by-step demonstration covering essential… Read Full Tip

    • Live Seminar: The World of Hand Planes

      Join us for an immersive look into the world of hand planes! In this seminar Store Associate, Dwane Estes, takes us for a tour through… Read Full Tip

    • eNotes Seminar: Drawer Lock Joinery Basics

      Build Drawers with One Router Bit. Drawer lock bits are a game-changer for cabinetry. While the initial setup for the bit height and fence position… Read Full Tip

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  • Planning and Organizing Tips

    • Small Shop Planning Part 3

      Small Shop Planning Part 3: Dust Collection Secrets Revealed! Getting started with dust collection doesn’t have to be complicated. By following simple guidelines and understanding… Read Full Tip

    • Small Shop Planning Part 2

      Small Shop Planning Part 2: Utilizing Wall Space. Now that the work zones and floor space are established, it's time to move on to the… Read Full Tip

    • Small Shop Planning Part 1

      Small Shop Planning Part 1: Defining Work Zones. What's your dream shop look like? A separate 16 x 30' outbuilding? Hardwood floors? Heated and cooled?… Read Full Tip

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  • Router and Router Table Tips

    • Live Seminar: Cutting Board Basics

      Making a cutting board is easier than you might think! Join Bob Christensen, Store Associate at Woodsmith Store, for an in-depth, step-by-step demonstration covering essential… Read Full Tip

    • Routing Radius Corners

      To install a panel in a frame with floating tenons or a beadlock system, a rabbet needs to be routed on the back of the… Read Full Tip

    • Dado Clean Out Bits

      Dado clean out bits are useful for creating flat-bottomed dadoes and grooves as well as for template routing. We offer two sizes -- 1/4" length… Read Full Tip

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  • Sanding and Finishing Tips

    • eNotes Seminar! Our Favorite Finishes

      eNotes Seminar! Get the Grand Tour of Our Favorite Finishes. Here at The Woodsmith Store we have a variety of finishes that we absolutely love!… Read Full Tip

    • Beeswax Paste

      Interstate Woodworks Beeswax Paste is made from natural beeswax and mineral oil. It is a safe finish for cutting boards, wooden bowls and spoons, and… Read Full Tip

    • Milescraft SandDevil Sanding Blocks

      Sanding is rarely a fun task, but having the right tools can make the job go easier. These sanding blocks from Milescraft use cloth-backed sanding… Read Full Tip

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  • Table Saw Tips

    • Live Seminar: Must-Have Table Saw Accessories

      There are never enough accessories, jigs, gadgets, tips and techniques to help you use your table saw more effectively and efficiently for your projects in… Read Full Tip

    • Stack Dado Blades

      A stack dado blade set is just the ticket for cutting rabbets, dadoes, or grooves. But there is quite a range in price among dado… Read Full Tip

    • GRR-Ripper2 Go

      This new push block from MicroJig is always ready to go without needing any setup or adjustments. Just grab it and go! FEATURED PRODUCTS Read Full Tip

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  • Technique Tips

    • Live Seminar: Cutting Board Basics

      Making a cutting board is easier than you might think! Join Bob Christensen, Store Associate at Woodsmith Store, for an in-depth, step-by-step demonstration covering essential… Read Full Tip

    • eNotes Seminar: Drawer Lock Joinery Basics

      Build Drawers with One Router Bit. Drawer lock bits are a game-changer for cabinetry. While the initial setup for the bit height and fence position… Read Full Tip

    • Creating a Three-Dimensional Chess Piece

      See How Chess Pieces are Made for a Large Scale Chess Set! Scroll Saw Extraordinaire, Albert, demonstrates the process of scroll sawing a chess piece… Read Full Tip

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  • Tool & Product Review Tips

    • Set Your Router Bits to New Heights!

      The router table is a great tool for cutting rabbets, dadoes, and grooves. The challenge is setting the height of the bit. You can hold… Read Full Tip

    • EZE-Lap Diamond Sharpeners

      Diamond sharpening plates and hones remove metal quickly, making them ideal for all kinds of sharpening tasks. The diamonds used in these sharpeners last for… Read Full Tip

    • Veritas Mk. II Honing Guide

      Learning to sharpen chisels and plane irons is a difficult task for many woodworkers. But this honing guide from Veritas makes the task a whole… Read Full Tip

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