I hope that you are enjoying watching my progress as I create the Maple Trestle Table, working out the design on the fly (maybe you're even following me live on Twitter). It is a very involved build and provides plenty of challenges. For your benefit I try to document my progress as authentically as possible, … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
How to Collect Art
I don't watch much television but one show I do like to watch is the local, daily program Urban Rush. There are a wide variety of topics covered on the show. Recently, hosts Fiona Forbes and Mike Eckford spoke with Ted Lederer, owner of Elliot Lewis Gallery, Inc. about collecting art. His message was to … Continue reading How to Collect Art
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
To do easily what is difficult for others is the mark of talent. To do what is impossible for talent is the mark of genius. - Henri Amiel Find this quote, along with many other interesting quotes on the page titled Quotables.
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
My friend Charles showed me this video about Ron Fuller who makes wooden toys and automata. His products are fun, but not particularly inspiring to me. However, I love his life philosophy. I've also added it to my list of Quotables. My philosophy of life, really, is to be able to do exactly what you want … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
Australian Wood Review #74 (March 2012)
My most recent woodworking article (which I co-wrote with Charles Mak) is featured in issue #74 (March 2012) of Australian Wood Review (AWR). Our article shows how to build a folding ladder that Charles designed and I built. The ladder does not fold the way that you would expect - the rungs have pivot points at the … Continue reading Australian Wood Review #74 (March 2012)
Success and Growth
If you choose to do something that you know you are good at, you are setting yourself up for success. If you choose to do something that you know you are not good at, you are setting yourself up for growth.
Laser-Like Accuracy from a Mitre Saw
When setting your mitre saw to match the line you’ve drawn on your workpiece, a laser can be helpful. However, my mitre saw doesn’t have a laser so my usual method is to simply take a test cut, then adjust, take another test cut and repeat until I get it set correctly. Serge describes a … Continue reading Laser-Like Accuracy from a Mitre Saw
Upcoming Review: Mirka CEROS
When the Mirka CEROS (Compact Electric Random Orbit Sander) was released in North America about a year ago, I purchased the 6" model. I plan to do a review of the sander, which I use with Mirka's Abranet discs and a Festool dust extractor. If you have any questions about the sander which you would like me … Continue reading Upcoming Review: Mirka CEROS
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I recently read this quote and thought I'd share it with you. I've also added it to my page on this blog, titled Quotables. Check out the other interesting, enlightening, and inspiring quotes I've compiled. There are two types of fools: one says, "This is old, therefore it is good"; the other says, "This is new, therefore … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
A Change is Coming
DURING THIS TRANSITION PERIOD, YOU CAN RELIABLY REACH ME USING THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS. Why the Change? Currently, flairwoodworks.com is my official site and flairwoodworks.wordpress.com is my blog. All my promotional material points to flairwoodworks.com, yet it's my blog that I update most often. Ultimately, I want to see more traffic through my site. This change … Continue reading A Change is Coming
