Jointmaker Pro, First Jig, First Review

I finally have the table set up for the Jointmaker Pro. So now comes the testing.

I decided to use a shaft of very tight grained ash. A vicious test for any saw. I am not going to go easy on the JMP.

First I took a section of ash, 1.3″ by 0.95″ I set […]

March 30th, 2009 | Category: Tools, Woodworking | 3 comments

The Ultimate Tool Box

Sadly, the ultimate tool box may be a five gallon plastic bucket. Hardly what one considers a timeless classic, but then again, I doubt future archeologists will consider them a rare find.

The main downside, is also an upside. There is no great appeal to the old pickle bucket. Just as the Japanese wooden tool […]

March 27th, 2009 | Category: Speculation, TEOTWAWKI, Tool Box | 2 comments

Korean Furniture

Fine Korean Furniture is exquisite stuff. Master Carpenter Seol Seok-cheol is a great example for me to base my statement on.

My bias leans towards more classic lines, but I would be remiss if I left out the work of Byung Hoon Choi.

It is great to find such delightful inspiration!

Bob

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March 26th, 2009 | Category: Woodworking | 2 comments

Korean Tables

I have fallen in love with a Korean Table. It appears to be about perfect. It is simple, graceful and convenient. Not too hard to copy the lines, but I would love the classic (IE refined and tested over time) implementation and joint details.

Most Perfect Table

This particular table has been […]

March 25th, 2009 | Category: Woodworking | Comments are closed

Ancient Roman Infill?

Check out these two images, Roman Plane, Remains of Roman Plane. Both of these are from this site.

The one shown here does not have the side plates, but if it isn’t an infill, it is close to being one. This one is clearly not an infill.

Christopher Schwarz has apparently made one too.

One […]

March 24th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tools | 6 comments
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