Although 100 Bowls has no affiliation with the fabulous and inspiring Lark Books' 500 Series, I think that the idea of making one bowl each day for one hundred days is very interesting and I'm looking forwards to seeing a new bowl in my inbox every day. What, you ask, is “100 Bowls?” In a nutshell, 100 Bowls … Continue reading 100 Bowls
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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”
Small Ash Side Table
At 11:45 am on Saturday, December 17, I decided that I would make a small table as a Christmas gift. I documented my process live on Twitter and what you see below are the updates. This was useful because each update had a time stamp so followers could see the rate at which I progressed. … Continue reading Small Ash Side Table
Aiming for Perfection
When should you aim for perfection? I recently found a quote around which I wrote a poem. Of this, take note: I read a great quote. Remember this if you need direction: "Strive for excellence, not perfection." H. Jackson Brown Jr. said it And I will not soon forget.
Overflow, Part III
WELCOME TO 2012. IF YOU RESOLVED TO GET A DOVETAIL SAW, YOU ARE IN LUCK! I bought this Lee Valley Dovetail Saw back in 2005 for $52.50. If you look closely and use a little imagination, you can read "Lee Valley" on the blade. The dovetail saw is made in France and has an 8" … Continue reading Overflow, Part III
Christmas Recap, Part II
The first post, Christmas Recap, Part I, covered the woodwork that was exchanged during our brief stay in Naramata. After spending Christmas Eve and Christmas morning in Naramata, we drove back to the Lower Mainland for another family Christmas Dinner at my aunt and uncle's house. We were tired when we got home so we went … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part II
Christmas Recap, Part I
Well, I must say that I had a great time over the past few days. I hope that you did too. On the morning of December 24, we travelled to Naramata, a 5.5 hour drive. There, we enjoyed a great dinner with my aunt, her family and company. We stayed up late to open gifts … Continue reading Christmas Recap, Part I
Why I Like to Wrap Gifts with Boring Kraft Paper
Though it may not be obvious, this article is really about how I build my furniture. I want it to be practical. I also want my work to be aesthetically pleasing and intriguing, or sometimes provoking. Nearly every boxed gift I've received came wrapped in colourful, glossy paper. You know what I'm talking about. I … Continue reading Why I Like to Wrap Gifts with Boring Kraft Paper
Revised Rules for my Overflow Shop Giveaway
I've given away two things so far, a Ridgid Air Filter and some spalted maple. The air filter went within four minutes and the maple went within two minutes. Now, it was exciting to have woodworkers following my blog so closely, but it was unfair to those who don't spend their days tied to their … Continue reading Revised Rules for my Overflow Shop Giveaway
Flashback: A Unique Way to Wrap Presents
There's less than a week left until Christmas, so of course you've got all your gifts ready to be wrapped, right? Last year, I discovered a new way to decorate the wrapped package - wood shavings! Read the original post HERE.
