Tool Rack with a French Cleat

In my pursuit of better tool storage, so far I have ignored my worst woodworking flaw. I will grab a tool, use it, and then place it on the nearest convenient surface when I am through with it. Eventually the mess takes over, finding tools is unbearable and tables full of sharp tools can become […]

March 5th, 2012 | Category: Tool Box, Tools, Woodworking | 3 comments

Rotted Willow Smoke

Mmmmm. Rotted willow smoke!

It is Thanksgiving, and I am giving thanks.

At one time I planted several hundred willows.

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November 24th, 2011 | Category: Environment, Recipes | 2 comments

Turning Pens for Christmas

I have been making pens to give to all the members of my family. Here is the starting pile of blanks with one example.

The blanks were glued up from mesquite and kauri. Click on the image if you want a better view.

Kauri is pretty nifty wood. If the end grain is exposed […]

November 18th, 2011 | Category: Woodworking | One comment

How to Make an Octagonal Handle, Shell Auger and Straight Drilling Guide

I will warn you, this walk-through is a big one! The results, however, will let a woodworker without a lathe or mad shaping skills to have a reasonably high chance of turning a small chunk of wood into a lovely handle that can be held with comfort and pride!

I have been researching and experimenting […]

February 27th, 2011 | Category: Hand Tools, Metalworking, Sharpening, Tool Making, Tools, Tutorials, Woodworking | 12 comments

No Glue, No Glue, What to do!

I need some glue, lots of glue, epoxy preferably. I have looked around, I have lots of glue, a couple of boxes of glue, all of them are now strange hazardous waste. They are all well over a year old. Glues, most glues are dead in a year. Some may go a few more years, […]

February 11th, 2011 | Category: Tool Making, Toxins, Woodworking | 7 comments
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