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How to: Build a DIY Knife Sharpening Jig
Sharpening a blade at home - whether a pocket knife, a chisel, a kitchen knife, a hand plane blade, a pair of scissors - is a relatively simple process. In theory. In practice, it can be a bit...
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If You Have Any of These 11 Items in Your Closet or Dresser, You Should...
Spring had traditionally been the time for deep cleaning and purging, but we say fall is better suited. It's the one time of year when all your layers are on display. You've pulled out your wool...
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Hey, Do You Want to Work with ManMade? We're Hiring!
Hello to all our favorite people out there in ManMade land. We have a pretty exciting announcement to share:ManMade is currently looking for new contributors. Kaboom. Here's a little more...
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How to Make: Crazy Tasty Spiced Pumpkin Butter in Your Slow Cooker
You know those little pumpkins you practically trip over in the supermarket this time of year? It turns out: they're good for more than just Instagram props. With, like, no work, they make a really...
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These are the Best Bottles of Whiskey Under $20
There are times for spending on an investment bottle, but there are even more times for enjoying something perfectly good that cost less than an Andrew Jackson. None of them are going to blow your...
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ManMade Essential Toolbox: Why Every Person Should Own a Speed Square
I love a tool whose common name indicates its purpose. Oh, what's a screwdriver do? A citrus squeezer? How about a box cutter? The function is all right there in the name. In many ways, a speed square...
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How to Restore a Vintage Chisel
Unless you're a millionaire, I always recommend going with used hand tools when getting started in woodworking. (Though, full disclosure, no millionaires have yet to ask my advice.) Vintage tools are...
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How to Drill a Perfectly Straight and Square Hole without a Drill Press
Sure, every once in a while, you choose to intentionally drill a hole at a specific angle. Perhaps your compound joinery demands it, or you're going for a stylish, contemporary look on a project.But...
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How to: Make a Custom Leather Luggage Tag
Working with leather only needs to be as complicated as you want it to be. You can go deep, and get involved in stitching ponies, floral stamps, and swivel knives, or you can keep things simple with...
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7 Things You Absolutely Must Do When Restoring a Classic Car
Editor's note: From time to time, we like to feature the voices of ManMade readers on the site. We love hearing what you're up to, what you're making, and how you stay creative. When ManMade reader...
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