Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
well, blast from the past … but for the last few years it has linked to a ‘page not found’ … miraculously, it has somehow been restored though i have no idea how. there it is, under the blog archive that, surprisingly- starts in 2007 up to almost a thousand posts now and over 2,000,000 […]
For the new woodworker setting up their shop, a trip to Rockler, Woodcraft, or their big box stores presents an onslaught of gizmos, gadgets, devices that “guarantee a perfect (insert woodworking task here) every time”. I went through that phase, spent my money, and made it out (mostly) unscathed. Along the way I found a […]
7 parts. Nearly 60 segments. 12 hours of video. I’m very pleased to announce that my 7-part course Intro To Hand Tools is now available in downloadable video form at Popular Woodworking Magazine’s ShopWoodworking.com. Each part consists of a series of segments, for a total of 12 hours of video instruction. Learn how to use these and […]
If you’re interested in trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle or maybe have a garden that you want to lower the cost of compost on, these bins are for you. It’s an easy build with 3 separate bins to accommodate each stage of composting. Grab a set of my compost bin plans and let […]
Sawstop recently released two new miter gauges, the Scale Miter Gauge and the Revolution. The Scale appears to be very similar to the Incra 1000HD so I didn’t feel compelled to review it. The Revolution, however, is now the most expensive miter gauge on the market. I just had to check it out to see […]
The Barcelona Chair, a masterpiece designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is a symbol of modern design and architectural innovation. Created in 1929 as part of the German Pavilion for the International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain, the chair is celebrated for its timeless elegance, craftsmanship, and revolutionary approach to form and function. Mies […]
Wow! Damn, if it isn’t December already. This wonderful drill – my favorite hand tool – was invaluable in running the electric for the kitchen light. As November’s shop tour was filmed so late, there’s nothing too revelatory going on here. Though, the tour does capture the post window bench mess and the trio of […]
Did you miss me? I’m back! After taking a two-month break for over two years, we’ve decided to move to bigger house with more land. I will be setting up a shop either in the garage or basement for now so I can start making videos again. After we get settled at the new place, […]
I have been on the hunt for a sectional sofa to fit in my living room. I tried an “L” shape sectional, years ago, when I first moved into my home but it crowded the space and didn’t look right. I opted for 2 long couches to flank the fireplace. I loved the look and […]
A question I get asked all the time is “where do you buy digital project plans?” I have to admit I don’t normally purchase plans, since I usually draw my own, but when I needed help creating some for the Tall Dresser Project last year my good friend Brian Benham stepped up and knocked it […]
. . . shadows of the past. I’m often surprised by the clarity we have when something we did in the past comes back to us with such clarity yet we might not remember some things that are but minutes old. I recall seeing these shavings offered to the light so that we could see […]
You know how when something goes wrong, we say “Wood hates you?” Well, this chair hates me. But I think this finish is going to work. Update: Comments are now closed. My Saturday goal is to get the final coat of paint on this chair. I just I assume it’s going to need a third […]