Tag Archives: woodworking techniques

Custom Wood Insignia – Paralee and Aaron’s Wedding – Curly Maple – DIY

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Robert

Our friends Paralee and Aaron got married last week in one of the coolest wedding ceremonies we’ve had the privilege of attending. They literally got married on a mountain, inviting their guests to ride the ski lift at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado to the … Continue reading →

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Fixing Up an Old Cigar Table – Part 2 – Sanding Spindles, Reassembly, and Fabrication

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Robert

As I mentioned in the last post, the spindles of this table, its legs for those of you at home, were quite tricky to sand. My trusty Dewalt palm sander did a phenomenal job removing the old paint and previous … Continue reading →

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Reclaimed Heart Pine Farmhouse Table – DIY – Part 5 – Final Assembly

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Robert

Part 1 – Milling Old Lumber Part 2 – Glue Up – Bread Board Ends Part 3 – Butterfly Joinery – Prepping the Legs Part 4 – Mortise and Tenon Joints – Understructure Part 5 – Final Assembly It’s taken three … Continue reading →

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