Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
You ever get a new tool or piece of gear and think, “This thing is almost perfect, but it’s just missing that one little thing?” That’s exactly how I felt about this camera. It’s small, the footage looks amazing, and it has a built-in gimbal. However, it was missing one key feature that I needed. […]
i am reflecting on father’s day here this morning i was lucky to have a good father … here he is at 91, still fitting into his army uniform ! and that is his college picture there over his right shoulder i recently stumbled onto my funeral speech from 2006 in an old sketchbook […]
Demonstrating chisel usage at the Littleton Common Makers booth at Littleton’s Third Thursday event in July. Littleton Common Makers, the makerspace in Littleton, MA where I run my free veterans woodworking program, is conducting a GoFundMe campaign in order to remain open for another year. Click here if you’d like to contribute. The goal of the […]
Let’s Build A Bar In A Box In this video, I’m going to show you how to build a bar in a box. Not only is it great for entertaining, it’s great for small spaces. It can be easily compact when not needed but open up when you’re entertaining. Let me show you have to […]
Ever wish you had more control at the bandsaw? Most stock fences don’t provide easy drift adjustment or micro-adjustability, two things that can make a big difference in your day to day use of the tool. The Laguna Driftmaster DXIII hopes to solve that problem for you, if you have the cash. I reviewed the […]
**This is an interview I recently did with Rayonier.com and thought I’d share it with you here. AN INTERVIEW WITH THE UNPLUGGED WOODSHOP’S TOM FIDGEN Hand tool woodworking leader Tom Fidgen shares how he became an internationally-renowned woodworking teacher—and why he gave up power tools. Human beings have used hand tools to transform wood into […]
Like a cold glass of water on a hot, humid summer’s day, window condensation occurs when the glass’s surface temperature is below the air’s dew point. While condensation on your windows can look bad, it’s typically not concerning. The good news is that you can minimize or prevent condensation on windows. A few things to […]
The first step of making the Berger Board is to fabricate the two (2) torsion boxes needed for the bent laminated glue up. I made my torsion boxes from plywood and pine. All torsion boxed up and nowhere to go. The type of plywood isn’t really important. I bought the 2’ x 4’ ¾” & […]
These Polygon Pencil Holders make great gifts and craft show projects, and they are easy to make with a table saw. In this video, I show how to make triangle, rectangle, pentagon, and hexagon pencil holders. Check out my video showing the process below. The Wixey Digital Angle Gauge makes it really easy to set […]
Learn how to create your own DIY console table with these simple step-by-step instructions. Save money and add a personalized touch to your home decor with this fun and easy project. After you watch our how-to video be sure to download and print the free plans for this table at the bottom of this post! […]
It’s never easy to say goodbye to something you love doing, especially when you get to do that something with your best friends! Unfortunately there comes a time when you have to make the decision to step back for the sake of your family, your friendship, and even yourself, and that time has finally come […]
My new project is coming together well. I’m altogether convinced of its many merits and thrilled to be near completion. Already a couple of friends have said, “I want one!” Followed by, “It’s perfect for….. and for……” The door swung freely to and fro the first time I tried it. Three brass hinges synchronised the […]