How to Drill Clean Holes in Small Wood Parts
Hang holes, stem holes and screw-eye pilots on small holiday pieces: start the bit where you marked, stop tear-out on the back, and drill a whole batch in the same spot.
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How to Cut Curves and Inside Cutouts in Wood
Cut smooth curves and closed inside shapes with a scroll saw, jigsaw, bandsaw or coping saw: pick the saw for the curve, drill blade-entry holes, use relief cuts, and clean up to the line.
How to Make Templates for Repeat Holiday Shapes
Make one good template and trace it for every ornament, leaf, tree or star in a holiday batch, so the pieces match and you draw the shape only once.
How to Finish Small Wood Gifts Before the Holidays
Sanding and finishing small wood gifts like ornaments, gift tags, place card holders and card stands in a batch, so they're dry and ready to wrap before Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Thanksgiving Wood Projects to Make
Host gifts and table pieces from our build ideas, with the size and wood from each idea, to make in an evening or a weekend before Thanksgiving.