LDC Woodcrafter

Family Time and DIY Projects: A Personal Update

I has been a while since I posted anything! Well here goes, Last month, my daughter…
Tips for CNC Carving Success: Lessons from My First Project

The learning curve for a new skill is higher than expected! I carved my first plaque…
The High Cost of Wood: Why Every Scrap Counts

Wood is expensive! That is why, small off cuts were never thrown away. You just never…
Avoid CNC Mistakes: The Importance of Zeroing the Z Axis

The author recounts a CNC project involving a trivet that went horribly wrong due to forgetting…
Dealing with Imperfections: Epoxy and Wood Repairs

Oh no! A void in my pen blank. The blank is almost down to size when…
CNC Cutting Board Creation: A Success Story

Finally, I finished my cutting board. This was completely fabricated with my CNC. Except for the…
CNC Project Diary: My Second Attempt with a Spalted Maple Board

My CNC has been operational for over a week. Today, I started my second project; a…
CNC Assembly Experience: Tips and Challenges

This week I took delivery of my new Next Wave CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine. With…
Exploring Unique Designs in Pen Making

Shortly after I got my Shopsmith, almost 30 years ago, I visited a Woodcraft store. I…
Understanding Different Types of Cutting Boards

In getting my website online, I used AI to generate the structure. This post, Making a…