Last weekend, I attended a private gathering of 40 of Port Moody's top artists. To help everyone get to know each other, we were given an activity. We were each given a list with everyone's name and we were to say "hi" to everyone else and share two words that represent an inspiration to us. … Continue reading Inspiration, in a Word
The December/January issue of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement is now on newsstands. If you've been following my blog for at least a year, one of the three pictures at the top of the cover should look familiar. On the Contents page, we see that I have an article, Make a Wooden Bow on page 16. Also, … Continue reading News About Woodworking Magazines
You may have noticed that there is a new page on my site. In the menu bar, there is a link to my Store. On that page, I have begun listing items which I have made that are now available for sale (I am working to add more and will continue to do so as I … Continue reading Sculptural Woodwork for Sale
Artist Name: Stephen Gleasner Title: There You Are Details: circa 2010 - Plywood, 30" x 48" Why It's Notable: While most woodworkers try to hide the layers of plywood, Stephen Gleasner embraces them. He carves into the face of plywood to reveal patterns reminiscent of a topographic map, then applies dyes to the surface to enhance the … Continue reading Stephen Gleasner – There You Are
I have many hand planes, but this Squirrel-Tail Palm Plane is among my most-used. This plane is a very simple tool. The investment-cast steel body incorporates a squirrel-tail handle that nestles in my palm and a divot on the toe where I can set my index finger. The mouth width is non-adjustable. Both the plane's sole and blade's … Continue reading Squirrel-Tail Palm Plane
Since I don't yet own a Festool router, my Porter-Cable 890 Plunge Router showed the most promise of containing the mess. Dust and chips were drawn into the port built into the base (located behind the depth stop turret) and up through the column. My only shop vacuum/dust extractor was a Festool CT26 and I … Continue reading Adapting a Porter Cable 890-Series Plunge Router to fit a Festool D27 Dust Extraction Hose
Artist Name: Maskull Lasserre Title: Secret Carpentry Details: circa 2011 - 26" x 6" x 2" Why It's Notable: An axe, to most people, is an unremarkable object - just an axe. However, if you take any item and embellish it, it becomes more distinct and meaningful. This piece reminds me that anything has the potential to … Continue reading Secret Carpentry by Maskull Lasserre
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”
I just finished and delivered this demilune table (demilune means half-moon). It is made of Pacific yew and was custom-made to fit against a short wall has a strategically placed shelf above a cold air return duct and below the power outlet and phone jack. The most challenging part in the construction was making the … Continue reading Demilune Table
