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Written by: Lee A Jesberger. Jesberger has owned of a high end General Contracting business for thirty years. He also owns and operates a custom Cabinet and Furniture business.

He is the inventor of the Ezee-Feed, infeed / outfeed systems for woodworking machines,

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Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Woodworking: An introduction: 1 of 2
Woodworking is a popular past time for many people. The latest survey estimates over 18 million people are engaged in this vocation, either as a profession, or as a hobby.While the majority of them are males, there are many female woodworkers, who almost seem to possess a mysterious connection to fine design and quality of wo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Woodworking: Veneering, a primer course: 1 of 1
Veneering, a Primer CourseI have what I consider to be a slight addiction to working with wood veneers.When you start to investigate the available veneers on the market, it becomes very difficult for me to understand any resistance to it, that some people have. Maybe it's fear of the unknown.For some, it could be that veneere... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Workshop tools: The table saw: 1 of 1
The table saw is the heart of most woodworking shops. This is true whether it's professional shop, or a basement hobby shop. In general, no project regardless of size is done without one. It is often one of the first pieces of equipment to be used.The uses for them range from rough cutting lumber to creating moldings. Many co... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Getting started with wood veneers: 1 of 1
To many woodworkers, the subject of veneering brings one of three emotions. One is the thought that it is an inferior form of woodworking. This is a misconception. The second would be that it's too complicated to learn, and therefore beyond their current capabilities. This also is not true. The third is that furniture made fr... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to tune a block plane: 1 of 1
Tuning a Block PlaneTuning a block plane is often an overlooked practice. By this I mean many woodworkers,myself included at one time, will buy a block plane, take it home and start using it right from the box.While some brands have come a long way towards selling a product that is actually ready for use, there is still the p... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Setting up a home wood shop: 1 of 1
Setting Up a Home WoodshopThere are many things to consider when setting up a woodshop at home. The task can besomewhat intimidating, and even professionals find decision making to be difficult.This is easy to understand when you consider, for a professional, his livelihood depends on production. The faster he / she is able t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Introduction to vacuum systems for woodworkers: 1 of 1
A relatively new technology for woodworkers is the vacuum system. These systems have been used in other areas for a quite some time, but have finally, in the last ten years or so have made it to our industry, in practical sizes for smaller applications.Once you become familiar with the capabilities of these systems, your wood... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Plexiglas in a wood shop: 1 of 1
Plexiglas in a WoodshopFor woodworkers, the idea of keeping a supply of plexiglas in a woodshop raises someeyebrows. Plexiglas is something we keep on hand in our shop, in several thicknesses. We order it in 4' by 8' sheets. The thicknesses we stock are 1/8", 1/4" and 3/4".I find it to be a valuable asset to us due to the fac... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Woodworking: Use of router tables and shapers: 1 of 1
Router Table or Shaper Considerations The differences between a router bit and a shaper cutter is ratherlarge,and while they both serve the same basic function, themethods of use are quite large. For one, router bits are made from a single piece of high speedfrom the shaft to the cutter, and are designed to run at speedsup to... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Woodworking: Marquetry basics: 1 of 1
Marquetry is an artistic form of woodworking that is enjoyed by many. An age old practice, it is the forming or creating of pictures using various wood veneers, or other mediums glue to the surface of substrates. Often parts are cut in layers, or packets, on a scroll saw to ensure a tight fight between the different parts.The... More..