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Turning the Corner: Prepping for Christmas

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For the September 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Temple Blackwood discussed his process for getting Christmas gifts started and finished in time for the gift-giving season. With six grandchildren growing up rapidly, I have done pretty well with personalized gifts in each child’s early years making small-people’s rocking chairs and benches, moving on to […]

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How To Ruin a Project in 5 Easy Steps!

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My first time staining something was a little over a year ago. Prior to that, the only experience I had wielding a brush involved off the shelf paint by the gallon in generic white, grey and greyer grey that went on a wall. My wife tasked me with replacing the rickety floating shelves she picked […]

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Project: Constructing a Mazza Yard Game

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For the September 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Randy Cordle shared his experience constructing a set for his family’s favorite game, Mazza: Mazza is an easy to construct yard game that’s fun for family and friends and has enough variety to keep players entertained. No skill is necessary, and it can be played in […]

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Stories from Grandpa’s Workshop: Contemplation in a Woodshop

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For the September 2021 issue of Wood News Online, Bob Rummer discusses the importance of the “thinking spot” in his shop and how it plays a part in his woodworking. My thoughtful spot is Mr. Francis’ folding lawn chair. Hugh was my 90-year-old neighbor in Alabama. He shared a lot of wisdom with me, like, […]

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