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Should your honing motion for the tiny Ruler Trick bevel on the back of the blade be parallel to the edge of the blade or perpendicular to it? Does it matter? The late David Charlesworth demonstrates the technique in his You Tube video moving the blade perpendicular to its edge, i.e., across the edge. He […]
If you’re looking for materials and inspiration for your next project, come by my first workshop in Port Moody to check out the inventory and discuss ideas. Choose from live edge hardwood slabs custom milled and carefully air dried to yield the best quality wood at better prices than anywhere else. Wood Sale Open House: […]
i had a chat with a friend about ‘repairing things’ recently … we have done several repair projects, for several different clients, it takes you here … click the images to enlarge them there are 34 separate posts on my blog about us repairing stuff. it is an interesting and often fun and rewarding part […]
Home > Hand Tools, Home Theater, Media, Technology, Woodworking > Android powered wall mounted media/photo frame Android powered wall mounted media/photo frame A couple years ago I got a Google Nexus 7. Back when I had an iPhone 5 the bigger screen was awesome for reading and browsing. Since my phone screens have got larger […]
It’s not quite as magical as making your own water but it’s pretty close. Our latest book “From Truth to Tools” explores how artisan geometry was the flame that ignited the ancient builders imagination. And no less miraculous, gave them the ability to create a tool set out of thin air. That square you have in […]
Quintessential Phil: a welcoming smile and the ever-present pencil tucked behind his ear at the December, 2011 Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Event at FIM in Beverly, MA. I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing in January of Philip C. Lowe. Phil was an icon and a master of the woodworking craft. I never took […]
July 29, 2023 When creating a PCB to get made by a 3rd party you need to generate some files to send. There is a industry “standard” called the Gerber format or more commonly Gerber files. Most PCB software can generate these and many can also view them. There can be subtle differentiations between each […]
A few weeks ago I received a nice gift box from Woodcraft in my mailbox. As I eagerly opened the package, I couldn’t help but notice the prominent company name “Pinnacle” staring back at me. The jet black box that I was holding gave me a moment of anticipation and excitement wondering what was inside. […]