The Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event is in town February 3-4 (Friday-Saturday) at one of my favourite tool stores, Clermont's Ultimate Tool Supply. It's a free event and a great chance to learn about and try Lie-Nielsen's tools. And if that isn't enough reason for you to go... Konrad Sauer of Sauer & Steiner will also be there! I'm … Continue reading Lie-Nielsen Toolworks Hand Tool Event in Burnaby This Weekend
The Generosity is Spreading
Since I started my Overflow program to give away shop stuff I don't need, several people have told me that I've inspired them to do something similar. The first person who has taken action is Nick Roulleau. He recently gave away a Rockler Dovetail Jig and says he still has "a few more items". Nick is … Continue reading The Generosity is Spreading
The Most Amazing Wood?
In order to discover and showcase some of the world's most bizarre and unbelievable woods known (or not known), John Economaki of Bridge City Tool Works has issued a challenge in the form of a contest. Read the details on JOHN'S BLOG. (Rule #3 says "no visible sanding marks". I wonder if visible plane tracks are … Continue reading The Most Amazing Wood?
New Quotes from “Woodwork”
The magazine simply titled Woodwork is by far my favourite. The latest issue, #118 - Winter 2012, is on magazine stands now and I strongly recommend that you look for it. (It is also available in the American Woodworker Online Bookstore.) Woodwork is a different magazine. Instead of focusing on step-by-step projects, it showcases woodworkers … Continue reading New Quotes from “Woodwork”
New Quote Added – David Savage
I've just added a new quote to my list of Quotables. This one comes from David Savage's book, Furniture with Soul (page 11, ⁋3). Of course, everyone buys things for reasons beyond immediate function - to help us say who we are, to identify our values, and to set ourselves apart from others... The people who … Continue reading New Quote Added – David Savage
#Woodchat is Back!
We woodworkers love talking about woodworking - we love sharing our learned knowledge and experiences. The materials, tools and processes are common topics and there is always more to be learned. That is largely why I maintain this blog, read other blogs and participate on various forums and social media platforms. Twitter is one of … Continue reading #Woodchat is Back!
Characteristics of a Wood Show
Wood shows are a lot of fun. Show hours are spent talking to customers about woodworking and free time is spent checking out the city. For the most part, the crew working the show (usually four of us) sticks together. Here are some pictures taken during some of the past trips I've taken for woodworking shows with … Continue reading Characteristics of a Wood Show
In The Spotlight
Next weekend, I'll be in Cincinnati attending Woodworking In America (WIA). I can't wait. It is at WIA that Time Warp Tool Works will be officially launching and taking orders for moulding planes. (In case you missed my post a couple weeks ago, Time Warp Tool Works is my side project (a term from the music industry, … Continue reading In The Spotlight
Why Settle For One?
A couple weeks ago, I got an e-mail from a friend that went something like this: You must be busy working on some project lately as I haven’t heard much from you. Don’t tell me you have started a new job! I replied: No, I haven't started a new job. But I have started another … Continue reading Why Settle For One?
Get Your Creative Juices… Uh… Squirting
The eccentric mind of John Economaki, President and Founder of Bridge City Tool Works, has come up with an interesting contest. Put on your creative cap and come up with "the most fun, original, out-of-the-box" label for a caulking gun (yes, a caulking gun) to win. I've got an idea and I can't wait to see … Continue reading Get Your Creative Juices… Uh… Squirting
