Cross Cut Articles
June Shop Upgrade: Why I Swapped My Planer & Jo...
A chipped knife on my newly purchased Grizzly jointer ended up being the push I needed to overhaul my entire milling setup. Instead of replacing straight knives, I upgraded both...
June Shop Upgrade: Why I Swapped My Planer & Jo...
A chipped knife on my newly purchased Grizzly jointer ended up being the push I needed to overhaul my entire milling setup. Instead of replacing straight knives, I upgraded both...
Maker’s Market Prep: How I Get My Finished Work...
Stepping into maker’s market season means bringing the best of Cross Cut Creations to the table — literally. From hand‑turned pens and hardwood cutting boards to resin‑rimmed bowls and gift‑ready...
Maker’s Market Prep: How I Get My Finished Work...
Stepping into maker’s market season means bringing the best of Cross Cut Creations to the table — literally. From hand‑turned pens and hardwood cutting boards to resin‑rimmed bowls and gift‑ready...
Spring Shop Refresh: New Inspiration, Big Resto...
Spring has officially hit the shop — and after an incredible weekend at MATE, I’m coming back with renewed energy, fresh ideas, and a long list of resin mixes to...
Spring Shop Refresh: New Inspiration, Big Resto...
Spring has officially hit the shop — and after an incredible weekend at MATE, I’m coming back with renewed energy, fresh ideas, and a long list of resin mixes to...
Mid‑Atlantic Turners Expo Recap: Community, Cre...
The 2026 Mid‑Atlantic Turners Expo brought together old friends, new faces, and incredible support for Miracle Maker blanks—nearly a third of last year’s donations sold in one weekend, including blanks...
Mid‑Atlantic Turners Expo Recap: Community, Cre...
The 2026 Mid‑Atlantic Turners Expo brought together old friends, new faces, and incredible support for Miracle Maker blanks—nearly a third of last year’s donations sold in one weekend, including blanks...
Miracle Maker: The Most Meaningful Resin Mix at...
Miracle Maker is the heart of Cross Cut Creations — a resin mix inspired by my own medical journey and created to support Akron Children’s Hospital. Each February, during the...
Miracle Maker: The Most Meaningful Resin Mix at...
Miracle Maker is the heart of Cross Cut Creations — a resin mix inspired by my own medical journey and created to support Akron Children’s Hospital. Each February, during the...
My Favorite Resin Mixes and the Stories Behind ...
Resin blanks with meaning stand out in any turning project, and some of my most popular Cross Cut Creations mixes have powerful stories behind them. In this post, I’m sharing...
My Favorite Resin Mixes and the Stories Behind ...
Resin blanks with meaning stand out in any turning project, and some of my most popular Cross Cut Creations mixes have powerful stories behind them. In this post, I’m sharing...