Toolmaking Resources IV; Stephen Shepherd

Stephan Shepherd has long maintained and compiled one the first resources of woodworking information on the net.  If you go to his website and then click on Alburnam’s Archive, you will find this resource.  Here you will find the motherload.  There is more information, tips, methods, recipes and history than can be read in a reasonable time.  If you want ancient and authentic, then this resource is the first one to go to.

Bob

July 21st, 2008 | Category: Chemistry, Hand Tools, Metalworking, Recipes, Tool Making, Tools, Woodworking | Leave a comment

Toolmaking Resources III, Cian Perez's Index

Another great resource is Cian Perez’s Index! Cian has collected a great if not the great set of hand tool related articles.  While he does not link to any of his own articles here, if you want advice on photographing tools,  he is one of the best sources for that information as well.  He is a moderator on WoodNet, and is quite active and helpful.

Bob

July 18th, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Woodworking | 2 comments

Don't miss Dr. Horrible

Joss Whedon has produced yet another great show.

Click on the Pic to see it.  It is free on line, in three parts.  The first two are there, the last will be available on the 19th.  On the 20th the program will go away, so see it while you can!

Bob

July 17th, 2008 | Category: Injustice, Speculation | Leave a comment

Tool Making Resources II, Bob Smalser

Bob Smalser is a rarity in that he learned hand tool use, and boat building from a family tradition.  He is also a scientist, so his observations and methods are well worth learning from.  His articles can be found in a variety of places and they are well worth reading.   He is yet another Mentor that I have never met.  Many of my best methods have been learned from him.  He is one of the great sources of information on tool modification, tool making, rust prevention, saw sharpening, and glue.

Bob

July 16th, 2008 | Category: Chemistry, Hand Tools, Recipes, Tool Making, Woodworking | 3 comments

Tool Making Resources I; Derek Cohen

I have gotten wonderful ideas, and oddly enough, training from many different sources.  I have never met Derek in person, but he has been a Mentor to me none the less.  I have copied ideas from him, been inspired by him, and taught by him.  He is a regular on WoodNet, and his Website offers many of his articles on tools, tool making and the like.  A wonderful fellow from Perth Australia, he is one of my heros.

Bob

July 15th, 2008 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Woodworking | One comment
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