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Happy Coincidences (Good Design)
Have you ever come across something that works unexpectedly well, or even perfectly? Like when packing a box and all the items fit in nicely with no rattling? Or when you finish building something with just a handful of scraps? I come across these happy coincidences quite often. When I encounter them in daily life, … Continue reading Happy Coincidences (Good Design)
Right Now, This Is A Blog Post
As a child, I loved journals. I bought many. Each had so many pages with so much potential. I still have them to this day. But aside from my name, they remain untouched. That’s because while I loved the idea of creating a record of my thoughts and ideas, the challenge of filling it with … Continue reading Right Now, This Is A Blog Post
When Curves Are Easier Than Straight Lines
I recently needed to make some wall-shelves. I needed three, they needed to fit on a specific wall, and they had to be made of a light-coloured wood. I didn't have any other criteria or requirements. The piece of wood I chose to use was a yellow birch cant about 4 x 6 x 36 … Continue reading When Curves Are Easier Than Straight Lines
A Quick Way to Boost Your Confidence and the Confidence of Your Customers
A lack of confidence in your woodworking abilities can have a serious impact on your health, relationships, and success in other areas of life. Stop with the blah! Present your products confidently with help from the latest product from Wong Tool Works - OK PASSED INSPECTION stickers! For a limited time, you can choose from … Continue reading A Quick Way to Boost Your Confidence and the Confidence of Your Customers
Enough
How much is enough? What should you keep and what should you just get rid of? Whether tools, scrap wood, or spare parts, every woodworker (human?) can relate. My shop is small, and it sees a wide variety of jobs through it from furniture making and repair to small production runs and custom tools. I … Continue reading Enough
Carving A Heart-Shaped Dish for Valentine’s Day
Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, I can share this fun little project. After finding a suitable scrap of hardwood, I printed a template and glued it on with a thin coat of wood glue. I let it dry for about ten minutes, then used a small plunge router with a ball nose bit to … Continue reading Carving A Heart-Shaped Dish for Valentine’s Day
Seeking Testers for Suction Controller Prototype
Over the last couple years, I have been developing a product that controls the suction going to two ports. Though the working name has changed over the course of development, I am currently calling it "Suction Controller". Primary Purpose The Suction Controller is designed to be used with a vacuum and two hoses, and its … Continue reading Seeking Testers for Suction Controller Prototype
A Simple But Practical Storage Project
Things have been busy for me over the last few years and I've been very active in the shop with regular things like organization, maintenance, and tweaks to the shop layout. The focus has also shifted towards product development, although I'm approaching the testing phase (if you're interested in being a tester, subscribe to my … Continue reading A Simple But Practical Storage Project
Wood Sale August 3-5
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: … Continue reading Wood Sale August 3-5
