The technique for taking twist out of lumber. That is, hold down on the high corner at the start and slowly transferring the weight over to the other side so as to end the cut on the other (opposite) high corner.LJ event >>>>>FREE DRAW!!!! <<<<< deadline Dec. 20/13
December 14/13
Hendrik Varju is a well known furniture designer/craftsman who operates "Passion for Wood" near Toronto, Canada. He also offers woodworking courses and seminars and has been widely published in woodworking magazines in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Australia. In 2007, Hendrik started producing DVD courses and he has offered to provide some of them as prizes in Lumberjocks' contests. You can see the full list of all of Hendrik's DVD courses here http://passionforwood.com/woodworking/dvds.htm.
This week, the prize is Hendrik's first DVD course called "Jointer and Planer Secrets".
It is over 4 1/2 hours long and focuses on how to use your jointer and planer effectively to mill four-square lumber. It also has a long and detailed bonus section on edge gluing solid wood panels. You can read more about this 2-DVD set here: http://passionforwood.com/woodworking/dvds-jointer.htm.
It is valued at Cdn. $64.95 + taxes and shipping.
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To enter this contest, just post a comment giving your answer to this question: "In your opinion, what is your biggest secret to successfully milling four-square lumber?" Post a comment before Friday, Dec. 20/13 and Hendrik will choose his favourite answer. Then we'll let you know how to claim your prize. Hendrik will ship it directly to your home at no cost to you.
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LJ Challenges
Memories of 2011
March 13, 2012
It's challenge time!! And this is an easy one, well, kind of easy. Or maybe it isn't .. well I'll let you decide:
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The Challenge
The "Prize"
At the end of the month I will compile the entries in a digital "flipbook"
Each project will get its own page in the book
The digital book will be showcased here and on our LJ's Facebook & Google+ Pages.
Challenge Entries
All projects tagged as challenge-12
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(Note: Since this is our first "flipbook" I may have to edit the process as I start to put things together. Crossing my fingers!)
FYI: not all photos in the book will be the same size. It all depends on the size of the first picture posted for the project.
March 13, 2012
It's challenge time!! And this is an easy one, well, kind of easy. Or maybe it isn't .. well I'll let you decide:
The Challenge
- Look back through your projects, posted here at LJ in 2011, and select your favourite.
- edit it to add the tag (in the tag section): challenge-12
- deadline for this is March 31, 2012
The "Prize"
At the end of the month I will compile the entries in a digital "flipbook"
Each project will get its own page in the book
The digital book will be showcased here and on our LJ's Facebook & Google+ Pages.
Challenge Entries
All projects tagged as challenge-12
(Note: Since this is our first "flipbook" I may have to edit the process as I start to put things together. Crossing my fingers!)
FYI: not all photos in the book will be the same size. It all depends on the size of the first picture posted for the project.
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Don't ever come near the blade with your fingers when the saw is turned on. This means using a push stick or a crosscut sled.>>>>>FREE DRAW!!!! <<<<< deadline Jan. 3/14
Hendrik Varju is a well known furniture designer/craftsman who operates "Passion for Wood" near Toronto, Canada. He also offers woodworking courses and seminars and has been widely published in woodworking magazines in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Australia. In 2007, Hendrik started producing DVD courses and he has offered to provide some of them as prizes in Lumberjocks' contests. You can see the full list of all of Hendrik's DVD courses here http://passionforwood.com/woodworking/dvds.htm.
This week, the prize is Hendrik's second DVD course called "Revelations on Table Saw Set-up & Safety".
It is nearly 10 hours long and focuses on table saw set-up and fine tuning and how to use the machine safely. It also has a long and detailed bonus section with a step-by-step tutorial on building a crosscut sled. You can read more about this 5-DVD set here: http://passionforwood.com/woodworking/dvds-tablesaw.htm. It is valued at Cdn. $94.95 + taxes and shipping.
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To enter this contest, just post a comment giving your answer to this question: "What is the #1 table saw safety tip you would give someone new to woodworking?" Post a comment before Jan. 3/14 and Hendrik will choose his favourite answer. Then we'll let you know how to claim your prize. Hendrik will ship it directly to your home at no cost to you.
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