On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 31 – Finishing the Top
Artist Name: Lennart Van Uffelen Title: Tafel.01 Details: circa 2011 - Ash, Stainless Steel, 120cm L x 80cm W x 75cm H Why It's Notable: Somebody once asked me how to be artistic. My suggestion was to start with something functional, then add or remove from it until you are done. By replacing one leg with an … Continue reading Lennart Van Uffelen – Tafel.01
Years ago, I bought this Veritas Scraper Holder. Soon after, I realized that I preferred to hold the scraper in my hands which, I felt, allowed increased sensitivity. Since I never use it, I am giving it away! It's in perfect condition but a little dusty from being in the shop. (I'm keeping the scraper … Continue reading Overflow, Part X
As most hand-tool woodworking trends get their start these days, I think leg vises gained popularity when Chris Schwarz installed one on his bench which was featured on the cover of his 2007 book, Workbenches: from Design & Theory to Construction & Use. It seems like every woodworker out there is building a bench and many … Continue reading Leg Vises – What’s the Big Deal?
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 30 – Preparing for Finishing and Starting Some Finishing
I am reading David Savage's book, Furniture With Soul: Master Woodworkers and Their Craft. It's a very interesting read full of insights and pictures and I would certainly recommend it to anyone passionate about woodworking, especially someone who likes to push the boundaries. This quote comes from page 220. The techniques are a starting place, … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
On July 3rd, I started making a picture frame for a photo. If you missed it, read Session 1 here. FlairWoodworks I'm back in the shop to finish the picture frame I started yesterday. The glue has set so I've removed the frame from the clamps. #flairww -1:41 PM Jul 4th, 2012 FlairWoodworks The corners look stellar. #flairww -1:42 PM Jul … Continue reading Wire-Brushed Picture Frame, Session 2
On a sunny day in May, I found myself strolling along the pier at Port Moody's Rocky Point Park. Looking across the Eastern-most point of the Burrard Inlet, (part of the Pacific Ocean), I saw a guitarist standing on a rock as gentle waves lapped against it. I took a picture.Most pictures that I have … Continue reading Wire-Brushed Picture Frame, Session 1
On the morning of Sunday, April 15th, Morton and I exchanged ideas about trestle tables, spurred on by a recent sketch of a table on which he was working. That got me yearning to build a trestle table. I documented my progress live on Twitter which was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table, Session 29 – Removing Epoxy, Then Adding More
The Heart and Stroke Foundation asked if I would share this article on my blog. Why BC Artists, Craftspeople, and Musicians Should Pay Close Attention to the Warning Signs of Stroke June is Stroke Month. As you may know, stroke is the leading cause of unemployment disability in Canada and the second leading cause of … Continue reading June is Stroke Month
