Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
Resources & shop for woodworkers and DIY
I’m excited to announce the launching of a new website, http://www.byhandandeye.com. Jim Tolpin and I have teamed up again to create an on-line resource for woodworkers to improve their design skills. The new website will be the home of an on-line design workshop series (slated for release in early May 2016) as well as […]
I recently received a commission for an interesting project. A friend of mine, Mary Clare Butler, is an artist that makes hand bound and offset printed books. She was presenting in a show of her work, called “Inland Sea” (read about the Inland Sea project and her process & books on her site) and needed a […]
Book cover, showing the plane till in my basement workshop. I’m very excited to announce the publication date for my book, Hand Tool Basics, from Popular Woodworking Books: January 12, 2018! It will be available for pre-order at ShopwoodWorking.com in mid-November. The price will be $34.99. As a bonus, I’ll also be posting SketchUp images here […]
There are many seemingly minor details and decisions to be made on this project. I’ve discovered that to locate the seat, for example; the front and main leg need to be clamped together. Clamping was a problem I knew I’d have due to the angles. I found that using a parallel clamp with 150 grit […]
Who doesn’t like sitting outside with a good fall breeze and some crisp air? It’s finally time to start getting ready for fall, what better way than building a good fire pit. Grab a set of plans and follow along with this video so I can show you how I made mine. Let’s Build a […]
Got pets and need to trap mice in your house? Dog-friendly, less mess and cleanup, more efficient, the Mousieleum is a better mouse trapping environment. Read about it here. Source link
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The Glass Cabinet – Episode 3 – The Unplugged WoodshopThe Unplugged Woodshop The Unplugged Woodshop Project – The Glass Cabinet The Glass Cabinet – Episode 3 Tom Fidgen, Author, musician, designer, maker A Happy Coincidence Hey folks! We’re back with part three of the Glass Cabinet project, our Armoire en Verre. In this episode, we’ll go […]
1. Personal Style Preferences: Choosing a style is a crucial step that defines the visual identity of your custom furniture. Begin by reflecting on your personal preferences and the overall style you envision for your living space. Whether it’s a classic like craftsman style, or modern, mid-century, or a fusion of styles, this decision sets […]
Some would say I have too much equipment squeezed into my one car garage shop. Maybe it’s my New York attitude, but I scoff at those who say they work hand tools because their space it small. I say if there’s a will, there’s a way. One of my favorite pieces of equipment. One of […]
In the early 2000’s, I traveled sometimes for work. If a city had a Hard Rock Cafe, I would check it out and pick up a pint glass. I’ve collected glasses from 16 cities, so I made a custom display rack. Check out my video of this project below. I used my X-Carve CNC Woodworking Machine from Inventables to […]
Learn how to build this dining table with free DIY woodworking plans by Shanty2chic! I moved into my new house in June and I’ve been on a mission to make it feel like a home. The first project to tackle was my dining room table. We don’t use our dining room very often but I […]