Plan Author: WoodworkersWorkshop
Plan Contributors: TJ Fritts
Plan Size: 0.5MB, 5 pages
Plan Publisher: WoodchuckCanuck.com, Inc.
Published Date: 2011
Plan Language: English, all measurements are inches/feet unless stated otherwise.
Wood and/or Supplies needed: Scrap wood!
Tools needed: Scrollsaw and other common workshop tools
Workshop Tips included: A one page list of craft sales marketing tips - What Should You Charge for Your Projects?
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