Yesterday, I had a bit of a scary moment. I needed to glue something together, so I found my bottle of Hot Stuff (fast setting cyanoacrylate adhesive, commonly known as Super Glue). I took off the black cap, put the tip to the piece I was gluing, and squeezed. Nothing. I wasn't in the shop … Continue reading Faster Than Super Glue
Passion Is…
Passion is waking up because you're excited to start work. Passion is monitoring the industry trends and woodworking forums daily. Passion is missing the bus because you got caught up in reading a magazine. Passion is looking at trees and seeing potential in furniture form. Passion is always thinking about projects and figuring out how … Continue reading Passion Is…
Ah, Relativity
Six years ago, I made my first big woodworking purchase. By big, I mean over $100 - in fact, it was my first purchase over $65 (a circular saw). This expense was a brand-new, $300 table saw, nearly as expensive as all the tools I'd purchased together to that point. Gradually, the cost of the … Continue reading Ah, Relativity
My Current Position
This post was inspired by an e-mail I received from Ed, complimenting me on this website I maintain. He is impressed with my "passion for woodworking" and reflected on how he wishes that he had followed his dream of woodworking earlier on, as I have. So thank you, Ed, for the e-mail. The biggest recent … Continue reading My Current Position
The Problem with Hand Planes Today
Hand planes can be divided several ways. One of the more common ways is by length. There are of course block planes, which are the shortest, at around 6-7". Then come smooth planes, which typically measure 9-10". They are followed by jack (fore) planes at 14-15" and finally jointer (try) planes which are about 18-22" … Continue reading The Problem with Hand Planes Today
Yet Another Way To Make A Mortise
The mortise and tenon joint is a fundamental in furniture making. It has been around for ages and has stood the test of time. The joint consists of two parts - the mortise, which is the hole, and the tenon, which fits into the hole. What makes this joint so strong is the large gluing … Continue reading Yet Another Way To Make A Mortise
Starting to Start a Business
I realise that it’s been a full month since I’ve written here. But I’ve been busy. Haven’t we all? As always, there’s day-to-day life. On top of that, there are the holidays looming over us. But for me, I have another task to keep me busy – starting a business.Upon completing high school, I told … Continue reading Starting to Start a Business
Out of a Jamb
I am proud of myself. In the past week, I have finished several projects which have been waiting for a while. Some for a week, some more than six months. That I am not proud of. But it's a fact of life. Stuff gets put on the back burner and is left there. While I … Continue reading Out of a Jamb
An Overview of Table Saws
Benchtop saws are the most portable. Most come with a folding stand of some sort and can be carried with relative ease. These saws are ideal for job sites because they are easy to transport but are good for a shop too. The tables are usually cast iron and may have stamped steel, aluminum, or … Continue reading An Overview of Table Saws
