Columns/Blogs
The works of Shakespeare, abridged
Yea verily, creating a working pattern for a reproduction when thou canst not touch the original doth presenteth a challenge.
Joinery justification
The most beautiful woodworking joints are usually showcased for all to see. Except when they’re not.
Glad to have a sled
Sometimes, your favorite new tool is something you never even knew you wanted.
Time to take out a loan
Need to buy some decent Baltic birch plywood? If so, I hope you win the lottery.
Mystery solved
I was robbed of some of my best wood supplies! Fortunately, I found the thief – she was upstairs getting a cup of coffee.
NWFA inducts South Lynn
The National Wood Flooring Association has inducted South Lynn of Universal Floors into its Legacy Scholarship program through the NWFA Education and Research Foundation.
Five simple steps to protect your brand
5 preventative measures to help protect your brand and woodworking business, as well as avoid expensive failures down the road
A scam for all seasons
Internet advertisers for furniture restoration have always exaggerated to make sales, but some just outright lie to the unsuspecting.
A turn for the better
After at least 15 years, an old “brand new” tool is finally ready to see some action.
A survivor jig
A jig I made for one-time use decades ago still proves its worth from time to time.
Wooden you like a bite?
Wooden utensils have been around for centuries, but this is the first time I’ve seen any like these.
Still earning its keep
It’s not the best router around – not even the best that I own – but it’s still a personal favorite.
A cordless convert
I finally decided to try a tool I’ve resisted for years and bought a cordless sander.
Developing a pattern
When making a reproduction, sometimes you make a lot of guesses. But other times, you can just let a pattern be your guide.
Scrap process
I’ve said here at least a dozen times over the years that there’s no such thing as scrap. There is, however, wood that’s just not very useful.
How to secure material to a spoilboard
Wood moves, and CNC operators must deal with that when machining with a spoilboard
Häfele, Akhurst Machinery begin expansion projects
Häfele and Akhurst embark on expansion projects
A fitting conclusion
I finally fixed something that’s bothered me for years. It took some scavenging to do it, though.
Burly beloved
Burl of any species is probably my favorite “exotic” wood to work with, and always pick some up whenever I see it. Well, almost always.