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Jigs and Techniques for Assembling N-Sided Bowls

Master the art of assembling compound-angle bowls with these practical jigs and step-by-step techniques. From angle blocks to band clamps, learn how to achieve tight joints every time.

Caring for Your Old Line Board

An Old Line board is more than a functional surface — it's a handcrafted piece built from natural hardwoods, designed to be used, appreciated, and passed down. Like any fine woodwork, proper care ensures it continues to look and perform its best over time.

Calculating Complex Angles

Building N-sided boxes and polygonal catch-all bowls introduces compound geometry that goes beyond basic miter cuts. Whether you are making a hexagonal box, an octagonal tray, or a multi-sided bowl with angled walls, the accuracy of your angle calculations directly determines how cleanly the project assembles.

From Game Night to Gatherings

Some pieces are made to be admired. Others are made to be used. The best pieces do both. At Old Line Woodcraft, we believe the most meaningful objects in a home are the ones that naturally draw people together.