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Alex Snodgrass Bandsaw Reindeer Video (Free Pattern)
Watch Alex Snodgrass, The Bandsaw Master, cut out a decorative reindeer on the bandsaw.

WoodRiver Snap-Set Miter Gauge & Fence Combo with Flip-Stop Overview
Angle adjustments are a “snap” with the WoodRiver® Snap-Set Miter Gauge and Fence System!

WoodRiver 4-Jaw Lathe Chuck Overview
This dedicated 1" x 8 TPI Self-Centering 4-jaw Chuck is perfect for lathes with a 16" or less swing and weighs in at only 3.9 pounds.

Woodcraft Marks 20th Year of Turn for Troops National Turn-a-Thon
Woodcraft will mark two decades of sponsoring its Turn for Troops Turn-a-Thon on November 4 and 5 at participating retail locations across the country. Since 2004, volunteers of all ages have crafted more than 236,000 wooden pens through the annual event. Please check with your local store, as participation dates and times may vary.
Expert Answers: Conserving vintage furniture
I recently acquired a few midcentury George Nelson/Herman Miller pieces with watermarks, scratches, and gouges. Can I repair them at all without ruining their provenance and value?
Great Gear: Super support for work with small parts
There are some tools in my shop that I don’t have a lot of call for, but their usefulness becomes apparent when the need arises. The helping-hand magnifier/light/clamp fits in this category. Although it’s meant for jewelers, miniaturists, and model makers, it also has many uses in the woodshop from holding delicate wood parts to repairing and soldering electrical components.
Great Gear: Making calculations easy
Math can be hard. Especially when a woodworking project’s calculations include combining fractions and mixed numbers. While you could use a regular calculator, that usually means mentally figuring out the lowest common demoninator or converting fractions to decimals and back. The MakerCalc smartphone app simplifies all that.
Woodsense: Port Orford Cedar
Snowman Bandsaw Box
I prefer my holiday decorations do some double duty—a flatpack tree that offers chocolate treats (Dec/Jan 2022), a chimney-shaped decoration that counts down to the big day (Dec/Jan 2023). This snowman bandsaw box certainly fits the bill, keeping an eye on things from a mantle or end table while its drawers contain candy or conceal a few spare bulbs or batteries for less-hardworking decorations.