Over The Workbench

Internet advertisers for furniture restoration have always exaggerated to make sales, but some just outright lie to the unsuspecting.

After at least 15 years, an old “brand new” tool is finally ready to see some action.

A jig I made for one-time use decades ago still proves its worth from time to time.

The “newest” spin on CNC is as old as pen and ink.

Wooden utensils have been around for centuries, but this is the first time I’ve seen any like these.

It’s not the best router around – not even the best that I own – but it’s still a personal favorite.

I finally decided to try a tool I’ve resisted for years and bought a cordless sander.

When making a reproduction, sometimes you make a lot of guesses. But other times, you can just let a pattern be your guide.

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.

I finally fixed something that’s bothered me for years. It took some scavenging to do it, though.

Looking for extremely wide boards? A time machine can help.

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.

I can’t tell you what art is, but I know it when I see it.

I think every woodworker has a file full of notes and sketches on dream projects they want to do “someday.” I know I do.

Woodworking photos used by non-woodworkers can be funny – and terrifying. The Internet is full of woodworking articles and ads written by people who are just content providers with no real idea what they’re writing about.

Trying to remember things in the woodshop often comes down to a case of opposites.

It’s amazing how many people, when setting out on a career change, choose woodworking as the direction they want to go.

You know the feeling when you come to the last piece of a wood in a special stash? I’m feeling that now.

The last thing I expected in a gourmet shop specializing in artisanal olive oil was a full crop of woodworking items.

This is another first for me: Using epoxy to fill some large-scale cracks.

I used my wife as an excuse to buy a new tool. Do I feel guilty? Nope.

My daughter asked if I could fix an old, broken chair. Naturally, I said I could.

It’s the oldest power tool I have, and after many years of good service it’s earned a rest at last.

I just had a scary, but not injurious, table saw kickback.