Colin's New Workshop Secret - CNC Woodworking

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Woodworking on its own can be quite challenging, and if you have been woodworking for many years, even a lifetime, some parts of it can become mundane and repetitive, which is one of the reasons we often pick new projects to make. In my case, I got inspired by Paul to change the way I do some things and learn how to use a small shop CNC machine.

Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KPR-tbAEvzY

During that video and article with Paul (click here for article and video), I became enthralled with some of the potential things that I could do with my own CNC machine, things like Jigs, Parts for Jigs like knobs and hold-downs ... 

Tips & Tricks for Making Boards Longer / End-to-End Woodworking Joints

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How many times I wished there was some sort of magic machine that could make my boards longer. Sometimes I measured wrong, sometimes I cut off a board too short, and sometimes I just underestimated how much lumber I would need. All the times that just one board ... a bit longer would have finished the job.

Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/yef7-vD60mo

Does that sound familiar?  I get frequent emails from people looking for a way to make one board longer ... so here are some ideas ... 

Why Colin Knecht Quit Using Pallet Wood

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Many, many years ago I worked next door to a business that sold ceramic tiles that they imported from all over the world. Of course, these tiles came in on pallets, and sometimes there were some exotic and gorgeous woods that they used. Yes, it was still not very good wood, but some of it was salvageable.

Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EJhxFfQ0DQ8

Easy Dovetail Drawers with a Wood Router Jig

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I always found making drawers to be fun, but there is controversy in drawers too. The way I make them is what I was taught was traditional, but sometimes I sway from that based on the size of the drawer and what it's use is.  

Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/rOaZarYZNOc

Making drawers is really just making boxes, fancy boxes if you like, but still boxes with square corners and straight edges, now how could there be controversy in that you ask well read on to see how to make drawers and decide for yourself what you would choose ...