How to Make a Wooden Ship

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Wood ship models are fascinating, providing us with a glimpse into the age of sail, when tall ships sailed the oceans, carrying merchants and explorers to distant lands. Not all those ships made it back, as they were very dependent on the weather and didn’t have the navigational aids, communications and weather satellites we have … Read more

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Glass Door Wall Cabinets

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There are many cabinet styles to choose from today; but that hasn’t always been the case. Back before cabinetmaking was industrialized, the carpenters working on a home would build the cabinets. This limited the styles available to what tools, specifically molding planes, the carpenter had available in his workshop. Due to their ease to make, … Read more

Insulate Attic Stairs

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Attic storage is important in any home. With the amount of available storage dropping in modern homes, people need someplace to store their Christmas decorations, camping gear and other items that they don’t use all the time. For many, that means making use of attic space. Installing an attic ladder makes it easier and safer … Read more

How Much Space Between Base and Wall Cabinets

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Installing kitchen cabinets would seem, on its face, to be a very simple operation. Unfortunately, it isn’t as simple as it might seem. In a perfect world, all any of us would have to do is set the cabinets in place and install some attachment screws. But that perfect world is assuming that the home … Read more

Wooden Dummy

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The wing Chun wood dummy has become a staple in martial arts training. Originally part of Kung Fu, some masters of other forms of martial arts have included Wing Chun into their training. The wood dummy used for the practice of Wing Chun provides an excellent practice workout for those who want to practice solo, … Read more

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