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Shifting Priorities: Friday Update
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Shifting Priorities: Friday Update

I shift my focus this week away from the cabinet to make a little project I am donating to my kids school to auction off. I made some jewelry and a box for them to go in.

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Improve Your Decision Making with the 90/10 Rule
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Improve Your Decision Making with the 90/10 Rule

The 90/10 rule is a simple way to break down decisions and make them based on life impact. If the decision causes a negative impact to 90% of your life while only being improved 10%, it’s probably not worth it. Read on to find out more about how you can apply it to your life and business.

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Carcass Construction: Friday Update
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Carcass Construction: Friday Update

This week I got to work on the carcass, completing the sides and preparing for full case assembly. Next week this piece will start to look like a cabinet!

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Modifying Design for Efficiency
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Modifying Design for Efficiency

There are times when an idea doesn’t pan out. It’s too complicated for it’s own good. By simplifying the design, execution excels and the end product improves. See how I simplify the design of these jewelry boxes to improve efficiency and the results.

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The Cabinet Begins: Friday Update
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The Cabinet Begins: Friday Update

After the launch of my wooden jewelry I received orders for 4 sets. This week I make those 4 sets and start preparing for my next big piece of furniture, a display cabinet for our player piano rolls. This is a much anticipated project. I designed it over a year ago and am finally ready to begin!

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One Year of Blogging
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One Year of Blogging

A year of blogging in review. In this article I share what I learned and why I keep writing.

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Black Walnut is Toxic for Dogs
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Black Walnut is Toxic for Dogs

Beware. One of the most beautiful woods used by all YouTube woodworkers is a neurotoxin, for dogs. I’ll explain the symptoms and what to do if your dog has been affected by black walnut and I’ll share my story about how I, or rather my dog Ginger, found out.

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Black Walnut Earrings and The Roll Cabinet Begins: Friday Update
Keaton Beyer Keaton Beyer

Black Walnut Earrings and The Roll Cabinet Begins: Friday Update

After the launch of my wooden jewelry I received orders for 4 sets. This week I make those 4 sets and start preparing for my next big piece of furniture, a display cabinet for our player piano rolls. This is a much anticipated project. I designed it over a year ago and am finally ready to begin!

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Bookcase vs Bookshelf: What’s the Difference?
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Bookcase vs Bookshelf: What’s the Difference?

Terminology is important. That’s why I did some research on the terms bookcase and bookshelf so I knew what to call a bookcase I made. Here’s what I found and my definitions and differentiation between the two terms.

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What is Chatoyancy?
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What is Chatoyancy?

Ever look at a really cool piece of wood and notice how it is shimmery or wavy? Ever wonder what that is? It is called chatoyancy, fancy right? Chatoyancy is the visual effect when a two dimensional object looks three dimensional because of the coloring or properties of the piece. In this article I will explain what causes it and why the tree decided it would form these pretty patterns for us to enjoy.

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The Ellie Bookcase
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The Ellie Bookcase

As I reflect on the making of The Ellie Bookcase I wanted to share what I did, why I did it that way, and my lessons learned to improve next time. This article will give you a glimpse beyond what I shared in the build video, for those curious folks who might want to try making one of their own.

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