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By Steve Russell<\/em><\/p>\n

To protect my workbench, I cover it with freezer paper. Just cut the paper to fit and use blue painter\u2019s tape to secure it in place with the matte side of the paper down. The shiny plastic backing on the paper makes it fairly durable, and it keeps finishes and glue off my workbench.<\/p>\n

Keep the small scraps you cut off when fitting the paper to your bench. I use these scraps, shiny side up, as disposable paint palettes. Mix the paints on it, and just roll it up and throw it away when you\u2019re finished painting. Once your workbench is covered, try carving a pear-shaped Santa Claus<\/a> for your next project!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
About the Author<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Steve Russell is from Independence, Iowa. About a year before his retirement from John Deere in 2010, Steve took up carving. Steve has won numerous awards at both the local and national level. He has held classes and workshops at his studio and with the Northeast Iowa Woodcarvers Club. Contact Steve at sjr1953@hotmail.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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