Giant Dibbler

Here is my giant dibbler.  Made from a pine 4×4.

The cross bar is made from ash.  The point has been shaped into a triangle.

This tool is pretty useful, it has even been borrowed by several people and returned damaged.  It still works fine.  You stick the point where you want to plant a small tree [...]

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 up a [...]

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

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 used in more [...]

Spoon Making Knife Knol

Doug Stowe was doing fine craftsmanship professionally  since I was still going to camp.  His articles on woodworking and  teaching and performing fine craftsmanship published in Fine Woodworking are all great reads.   I have one of  his books,

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making

It is a delightful book with lots of [...]