Hobbies and Crafts
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How to Make Wood Signs
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Finding and Cleaning Wood1Purchase a block of wood from a hardware or craft store.
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How to Maintain a Wood Cutting Board
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Seasoning the Cutting Board1Use mineral oil. It's best to use mineral oil to seaso
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How to Make a Stick Horse
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Make a Head With Fabric1Make a pattern for the head.You can create a pattern f
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How to Build a Gallows
Part 1Part 1 of 5:Inverted 'L' GallowsAn Inverted 'L' is the simplest form of gallows aside from a r
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How to Hollow Out Wood
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using a Chisel1Sharpen chisels before using them. Sharpening might not be nece
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How to Make a Boomerang
Method 1Method 1 of 3:A Wooden Boomerang1Trace your pattern onto plywood and use a saw to cut out th
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How to Cut MDF
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Keeping Yourself Safe1Put on thick working gloves and a long-sleeved shirt. Be
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How to Make a Wooden Bucket
Part 1Part 1 of 4:Cutting the Slats and Templates1Purchase slats or cut 12 wood boards to create you
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4 Ways to Sign Your Woodworking Projects
Method 1Method 1 of 4:Branding Iron1Order a custom electric branding iron of your signature. Choose
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How to Use Sandpaper
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Choosing Sandpaper1Buy the abrasive that’s best for your project. Sandpaper co
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How to Cut Cork Board
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Marking Your Cuts1Print an image and tape it to the cork board to create a tem
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How to Prevent Wood Slabs from Splitting
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Drying Freshly-Cut Slabs1Dry your wood in an area out of direct sunlight. Sunl
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How to Cut Mitre Joints
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using a Mitre Box1Secure a mitre box to your work surface with screws. Mitre b
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How to Play the "Goofy Gift Exchange" Christmas Game
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Planning the Exchange1Determine a maximum cost. Generally, $20 to $25 is the recom
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How to Build Your Own Kid's Wagon
Method 1Method 1 of 6:Obtaining Materials1Assemble the materials and tools you will need. For the pr
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How to Build a Garage Work Bench
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Build a Custom-Sized Workbench1Determine the dimensions of the Workbench. Meas
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How to Remove Tight Dowel Pins
Method 1Method 1 of 2:Pulling out an Exposed Pin with Pliers1Check that the pin is intact and is at
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How to Cover Paneling Seams
Part 1Part 1 of 3:Sanding Paneling1Pull any baseboard or molding trim off the wall with a pry bar. A
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How to Bend Wood
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Bending Wood with the Steam Box Method1Set up your steam box. The steam box ca
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How to Clean Wooden Blocks
Method 1Method 1 of 3:Using Vinegar1Combine one part vinegar and two parts water. Vinegar is a great