Thanks for reading my blog! It feels good to give and know that the recipient appreciates your generosity. And guess what? I have a whole bunch of stuff that I don't need that I'd like you to have. (Ok, to be honest, I'm just tired of tripping over this stuff.) So here's the deal. My … Continue reading ‘Tis the Season of Giving
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Christmas Ornament Ideas
Everybody has an idea of the perfect Christmas and more than likely, a tree is part of that vision. In my household, decorating the tree has always been a family activity. We work together to put up the tree and adorn it with lights, garland and our favourite ornaments. We each have our favourite decorations and … Continue reading Christmas Ornament Ideas
Christmas Gift Ideas
I love making gifts. I really do. I was raised to believe that anything hand-made will always have more meaning than something store-bought. While there may or may not be a capital investment for materials, the real investment is the time and thought to develop and produce the item. For me, making gifts is a … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas
MTH Woodworks – Bloom Side Table
Artist Name: MTH Woodworks Title: Bloom Side Table Details: 28"L x 16"W x 19"H - cedar, resin Why It's Notable: The organic shape and natural colours of the natural base sharply contrast the stark-white, rectangular tabletop. The stump, in penetrating the pristine top, is saying that it will not go unnoticed. Also, they're a Vancouver … Continue reading MTH Woodworks – Bloom Side Table
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!
Rota Lab & Arte Stenico – Carmela
Artist Name: Rota-Lab and Arte Stenico Title: Carmela Details: circa 2011 - Wrought iron, wood, glass Why It's Notable: I think this table represents a terrific blend of the three mediums most often used in furniture (metal, wood and glass) - neither one is dominant over the others. Each material excels at what it is asked to do. … Continue reading Rota Lab & Arte Stenico – Carmela
What I Learned at Woodworking In America
Woodworking In America (WIA) was held in Covington, Kentucky this year. I attended the show as an exhibitor with Time Warp Tool Works. WIA was a very busy show which meant that I had very little time to wander the Marketplace where our booth was located. Here, I was chopping a mortise in a large piece … Continue reading What I Learned at Woodworking In America
Combining a Mirka CEROS with a Festool CT26
To see how I connected the Festool D27 hose to the CEROS, click here. The Mirka CEROS (compact electric random orbital sander) is different from most electric sanders because it is powered by a brushless DC motor and requires a transformer. The sander, transformer and cord come packed in a Systainer 2 (2 refers to the size). Systainers … Continue reading Combining a Mirka CEROS with a Festool CT26
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Recently I picked up a few books that are sure to be inspiring. 500 Cabinets is the latest woodworking-related publication in Lark Books' 500 series. Previous books include: 500 Chairs, 500 Tables, 500 Wood Bowls, and 400 Wood Boxes. This book is not as inspiring as the others, but I'm not surprised. Although there is … Continue reading Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
