Over The Workbench

Businesses appear to be coming back, but there’s no denying there’s been an impact. If you’ve bought wood lately, you know that.

I bought my Stanley No. 20 ages ago at an antique store, or a flea market, or maybe an estate auction. It was so long ago that I honestly don’t remember. It was filthy from years of use followed by years of non-use.

I hate getting older, personally speaking, but for some woodworking supplies something older beats something newer.

It was hard for this woodworker to remain focused during jury duty when surrounded by some of the most marvelous woodworking I’d ever seen.

Tool instructions today couldn’t be more confusing. I’m here to make everything a lot simpler.

I like using just about any hand-held power tool, except one: a trim router. Actually, routers scare the bejabbers out of me in general, and while I give utmost respect to every power tool in my shop, routers top my respect list.

Once upon a time, off-white was a common paint color for decorators. You can’t find it now.

When it comes to cheap, mass-produced furniture, for the life of me I can’t figure out why they do some of the things they do.

Without even trying, we found a match for a piece of furniture. It needs some work, of course.

I’ve spoken often about my love for both woodworking and cooking – it’s no joke when I refer to the kitchen as “my other workshop.”

As years go by, you learn more. So, for my woodworking tastes to change drastically over time is only natural.

When you typically go all-out for your own projects, it’s sometimes difficult to do only what’s been requested for someone else.

I like to do things myself, but when time and circumstances don’t allow I sometimes take shortcuts I wouldn’t normally take.

Ever spend half a day trying to find one seemingly simple piece of hardware, only to be met with frustration?

Working in the modern woodshop is a colorful experience.

This year’s tax returns for all of us are going to be … interesting.

I’ve never made a full-sized, functional prototype before. Until now.

My wife calls it “your new toy,” but I know it’s a serious tool. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.

Hello, and welcome to another edition of “Woodshop Inefficiency Caused by Stupid Procrastination!”

I finally bought something I’ve been wanted for years: a router lift for my router table.

As concerned as I already was about the Emerald Ash Borer, you just don’t really feel the impact until it touches you personally.

Accuracy is essential for woodworking. But there’s also such a thing as too much accuracy.