Sometimes – too often, it seems – woodworking gives you two choices that force you to make a tough decision.

In our business, we are often called upon to work outside of our comfort zone. Sometimes it’s in the form of needing to create a unique design that does not fit within the parameters of our typical production format. These projects may require us to master a new technique or a tool we have never used before.

Two things happened this week that helped me regain a sense of balance in the way I look at things.

I recently came across the following definitions that attempt to differentiate art and craft.

I talked last time about hidden things I know about. Earlier this week I came across something hidden that I’d forgotten even existed.

The coolest (and most fun) part of my miter saw station is something nobody ever sees. In fact, they don’t even know it’s there.