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There’s something very sneaky in regards to the tenth month of the yr. It approaches with out warning after which swoops in with a vengeance. Why is that this necessary? As a result of October is the month that I’ve at all times thought could be the right month to start making my Christmas presents. Beginning now would enable me time to get pleasure from making the presents, wallowing within the heat of the inventive course of. However for some motive, when October bursts on the scene, I’m not even midway prepared to begin my tasks.

At the least this yr, I’ve winnowed the potential presents for my grandkids down to 2 potentialities. That’s higher than most years. I suppose the one method to go is ahead. Let the sawdust fly.

Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal

Hemlock: A Development Lumber Mainstay

Whereas it won’t be a very frequent softwood for woodworking, hemlock earns its maintain with contractors.

Cut up-Turned Spoons

David Springett of the American Affiliation of Woodturners explores the challenges and strategies he developed when turning pairs of sugar spoons.

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