24 blogs
about Woodworking.
Accidental Woodworker
The daily dribble from my workshop.
By Ralph Boumenot.
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Dowel Max storage dresser pt 2........
UPS said they were coming today between 1000 and 1400 with my cherry panels. When I checked at 1530 the pkg was on the front porch. Yeah, one point for the home team. I'll be …
By Ralph Boumenot, 728 words
The Apartment Woodworker
Hand-tool Woodworking for the Urban Apartment-dweller.
By James.
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Updated a month ago
Updated Tool Wall
In between my day job as an M&A attorney and my social responsibilities (which are legion), I have been slowly organizing the new workshop. Recently, this has included updating the tool wall that goes with …
By The Apartment Woodworker, 59 words
Building a Beg-Meil
I’m building a boat – specifically François Vivier’s Beg-Meil design. And, I thought I’d document the process on this blog.
By Karl Nelson.
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Updated 22 hours ago
Pondering plywood
The next big step in the boat project is buying the plywood that will be used to construct the hull. There’s a few things to note about the plywood: This isn’t the stuff you buy …
By Hand & Eye Online | Blog
An on-line atelier (design studio) dedicated to help you unlock your potential as a builder or maker by honing your design skills.
By George Walker, Jim Tolpin.
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Updated 4 months ago
A Rose in the Workshop
A gift from Bonner to a budding woodworker On this this July 4th holiday I’m re-posting this tribute to a woodworker and mentor, Bonner Hall. Bonner Hall stooped down and flicked a Japanese beetle off …
By George Walker, 524 words
Chris Cid ∣ CJCid
XD/AI strategist and inclusive designer.
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Updated a year ago
CJ Solid Kibera
A wooden cooking spatula that’s balanced and comfortable to use. Hand‐carved wooden utensils is an area that I was looking to experiment with. Solid, natural wood are my preference because of their durability, safety, and …
David Fisher, Carving Explorations | Blog
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Ambrosia Maple Bowl — Butterflies Included
I should take my own advice. I tell people to be careful to look for the tiniest checks in the end grain of a log because they will open up as the bowl dries. If …
The English Woodworker
Woodworking blog & videos for the hand tool woodworker.
By Richard Maguire.
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Updated a year ago
Which Saws Are Best For Ripping Thick Stuff? [Video]
There’s a lot of choice when it comes to rip saws. And unfortunately options usually just make things more complicated.So hopefully the video above will help clear up some of the confusion around which saw …
By Richard Maguire, 82 words
Fagerjord.org
Woodworking and other hobbies.
By Vidar Fagerjord Harboe.
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Updated 3 weeks ago
Parquet parkour
We are renovating a bedroom so that Rosemine and Lilly get their own, separate rooms. The oak parquet floor had a huge dent which needed fixing. And I did it the hard, easy way. Because …
IBUILDIT Blog
The idea is to chronicle, in words and pictures, the things I’m currently working on and my plans for future projects.
By John Heisz.
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Updated a year ago
Making a Custom Ceiling with Lighting – Sunburst Pattern
-Black Friday // Cyber Monday- MAKER’S MOB BIGGEST SALE EVER CLICK HERE This project proves that the best laid plans don’t always guarantee success. I did a lot of planning before I started, but still …
Joel's Blog
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Back In Stock!
applying grease to a batch of saw visesI'm happy to report that a couple of a favorite Gramercy tools products that have been out of stock for a while are now back in stock.First of …
Joe's Wood Working Journey
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Updated 11 months ago
Update on Tools I’m Using (been a while since I blogged) & later 2023/early 2024 Shop Layout
When I started blogging again in 2020, I was using my work computer as my home computer was non-operational. Recently work appropriately increased security on the computers (which I fully endorse) so that I can …
By HoningTheEdge, 826 words
Journeyman's Journal
This is a journal of the art of woodworking by hand.
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Debunking the Myth: The Truth Behind Traditional Oil Finishing Techniques in Woodworking
When it comes to finishing wood, there’s a classic piece of wisdom that’s made its way around woodworking circles: “Once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for …
By The Lost Scrolls of Handwork, 649 words
The Literary Workshop Blog
Making what I need with my hands.
By Steve Schuler.
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Updated 4 months ago
Building Bookcases for My Home Library. Or, 82 Dado Joints by Hand. With a Rolling Library Ladder!
Every few years, I remember that the whole reason I started woodworking was that I needed to build bookshelves for my family. Some things don’t change. When we moved into this house a year ago, …
Lost Art Press
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The Dutch Tool Chest Gallery – A Sample
Jonathan Schneider This is a an excerpt from Megan Fitzpatrick’s new book “Dutch Tool Chests.” I have been looking forward to its release for some time now and have finally had a chance to read …
By meghanlostartpress, 786 words
The Off-grid Wood Butcher
Making shavings from deep in the wood.
By Lionel.
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Updated a year ago
On Pencil Sharpeners
I am a great fan of pencils. I love to use them for marking but also to write and take note. The only thing that always annoyed me is pencil sharpeners.I always found very hard …
By Off-grid Woodbutcher, 246 words
Paul Sellers' Woodworking Blog
A well-known amateur woodworker. Read his popular blog for hand tool woodworking tips, updates and project previews!
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Cross-tie Combination Joints
This is my dovetailed housing dado. I think you will like trying it out. Another joint emerges from a maker who’s conscious of loss in handwork to his craft. In the moment, he decides on …
By Paul Sellers, 59 words
Pegs and 'Tails
Seventeenth- and eighteenth-century English and Irish furniture &c.
By Jack Plane.
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Updated 6 months ago
Green Movement
It looks like that Orson Cart has been playing with his caravan again. Jack Plane
Peter Follansbee: Joiner's Notes
Seventeenth-century joined furniture; green wood, hand tools.
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Finished the next box
[UPDATE: the carved box is SOLD. If anybody else wants one, send an email & I’ll put you on a list…] a follow-up to my previous post here. A friend of Drew’s Langsner’s (& mine) …
By pfollansbee, 370 words
The Small Workshop
shed building, hand tools, motorcycles and three wheeled vehicles.
By Nick.
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Still trying to fetch this feed, but last time we got ‘Can't connect to domain’.
New - Transmission Ghost theme
I developed the theme used on this site from scratch and have made it available as free open source software. You can see the code hereGitHub - nickabs/transmission: transmission Ghost themetransmission Ghost theme. Contribute to …
TimeTestedTools
Vintage Tool Information - Hand Tool Restorations - Tool Collecting - Vintage Tools.
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The Sargent Vintage Hand Plane Tote Differences
It would take an intensive study to determine all the differences in totes among the various models and sizes of Sargent hand planes.