I have been planning and researching for my PechaKucha Night presentation at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre next month and while looking for a particular quote, I came across this one which you can now find, among many others, on my page titled Quotables. "Basically the woodworker is not driven by commerce, but by a need to create … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
More Information on PechaKucha Night
Here are some details on PechaKucha Night, Vol. 9 where I will be on stage giving my presentation February 14th. If you are interested in furniture, you might recognize the name of another presenter: Judson Beaumont of Vancouver's own Straight Line Designs. I'm looking forward to his presentation. (I find Keith Rice-Jones' organic sculpture interesting as well.)
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I've been doing a lot of thinking and research about the PechaKucha presentation I'm giving next month and I keep thinking about this quote: The more I learn, the more I realize what little I know. - K.C. Freeman Find this quote, along with many other interesting quotes on the page titled Quotables.
Brainstorming for My PechaKucha Presentation
Next month, I am giving a presentation at PechaKucha Night (pronounced Pechak-Cha) and have chosen to talk about the importance of the people who surround me. The presentation revolves around 20 slides, each with a duration of 20 seconds. My idea is to talk about the people (and their work) that inspire me, challenge me and enable me. I … Continue reading Brainstorming for My PechaKucha Presentation
New Grips for My Veritas #5-1/4 Bench Plane
Of all the bench planes (bevel-down) I have acquired, the Veritas ones have been by far the easiest to adjust and for that, I love them. Blade adjustments have always been responsive and predictable; I could set the mouth to let through only a sliver of light quicker than you can read the upcoming quote, … Continue reading New Grips for My Veritas #5-1/4 Bench Plane
The Scrub Plane Build-Off
One night last week, fellow planemaker Scott Meek and I were discussing scrub planes. Neither of us had ever built one and so we began a Scrub Plane Build-Off right then and there. Scott's plane was resawn, then laminated back together, the same way he makes the rest of his hand planes. Here are the specs for his plane: Body: … Continue reading The Scrub Plane Build-Off
January 2013 Machine Shop Tour
I recently sold my thickness sander because I rarely used it and it was taking up valuable space (it was bought for one specific project a few years ago). I haven't taken pictures of my machine shop since 2009 when it looked much different so I figured that now would be a good time. These first … Continue reading January 2013 Machine Shop Tour
How to Read Instructions
I recently learned that the fine print doesn't always contain the most important, critical information. First I Researched I've been experimenting with casting using the Smooth-On's Crystal Clear resin and did my first pour in the making of Deconstructed. The resin wasn't cheap and casting was new to me, so I did my research before purchasing the … Continue reading How to Read Instructions
Deconstructed – Finished Shots and Reflective Thoughts
Today, I completed Deconstructed, making it the first piece of 2013. Although there are a couple of things that didn't go the way I wanted, I am very happy with the result. I find myself loving it more the longer I am around it. (The same can be said with most of my woodwork.) The shelf … Continue reading Deconstructed – Finished Shots and Reflective Thoughts
Veritas Inset Plane
I was asked to make a wooden body for a Veritas Inset Plane for demonstration purposes at Lee Valley's Coquitlam showroom. Along with a basic instruction sheet, this is what was in the box. Completing the plane was a neat project that only required a few hours, so I took the opportunity to do a … Continue reading Veritas Inset Plane
