In my last article, I detailed how I made a replacement slick handle. In this article, I will describe how I decided what size and shape to make the handle. (Thanks to Steve Taylor for the most excellent suggestion!) I had a basic idea of what shape I wanted to make the handle from those I'd … Continue reading Designing for Functionality
This is the fourth article in a series about reorganizing my benchroom (my shop is divided into two sides; my machinery resides in the other half). You can read the first article HERE, the second article HERE and the third article HERE. My benchroom is now fully operational once again. Of course, the work is never completely done, but … Continue reading Benchroom Tour and Comments
This is the third article in a series about reorganizing my benchroom (my shop is divided into two sides; my machinery resides in the other half). You can read the first article HERE and the second article HERE. The workbench resided against the left wall of the shop for as long as I could remember. Last time … Continue reading Freeing up Floorspace
This is the second article in a series about reorganizing my benchroom (my shop is divided into two sides; my machinery resides in the other half). You can read the first article HERE. It was fifteen months ago that I last reorganized my benchroom. Before reading this article, you may want to review what it … Continue reading A Floor Covering is Easier on the Feet
This article is about my experience with Laguna Tools, Inc. and Canadian Woodworker Ltd. I did not receive anything in exchange for writing this article and nobody but my friend and editor Mike knew that I was writing this article. California-based Laguna Tools has been a hot-button topic in woodworking forums for as long as I can … Continue reading My Experience with Laguna Tools, Inc. and Canadian Woodworker Ltd.
My workshop had only ever seen a 14" bandsaw but one month ago, I upgraded to an LT16-3000 from Laguna Tools Inc. While setting up the saw, I ran into a few problems with the Chinese-made saw but once it was operational, it worked as I had expected. (For the record, I believe that the overall quality … Continue reading Review of Laguna’s LT16-3000 Bandsaw
I haven't been feeling well the last couple days. I've been really low on energy and unable to focus well. But of course, as always, there was work to be done. I knew that I was not mentally sharp enough to comfortably work with power tools. I may have gotten away using machinery and not … Continue reading Limits
Dream big and push for it. But be reasonable. Don't set yourself up for disappointment. Hope for everything but expect nothing. I built my Table with a Twist to submit for "Regeneration: Fine Woodworkers Under 30". After submitting my table, I, along with another 184 woodworkers, was left to wait for two weeks before I … Continue reading Setback? What Setback?
Note: Before you get into the article, check the date on which it was published. This other article discusses how I flatten large pieces of wood without machinery. If you read just one article about woodworking, this should be it. On the forums I frequent, I often see the question asked: "should I buy a … Continue reading How to Flatten a Board (You Don’t Need a Jointer)
So I'm actually looking for a warped piece of wood in my shop, and do you think I can find one?!? I'm working on a technique demonstration to share with you.
