Blogs about Woodworking

It has rained all day long off and on. I didn't get to do any strolling because of it and it doesn't look like it will be much better tomorrow. Sunday is now supposed to …

If anyone asks me what kind of workbench they should build when just getting into woodworking, I have only one answer: a Mike Siemsen-style Naked Woodworker English workbench. The video is an excellent step by …

The next big task I had was to drill two holes into the front (and back) of the benchtop in front of each leg. The holes are for the drawbores (pegs) that help keep the …

Old-school method for calculating linear ratios such as board footage. This particular example is from “Deane’s Doctrine of Naval Architecture” published in 1670. See the store page to download a free PDF that explains the …

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 …

Everybody should own a tree at this time of year. Or a valley full of trees, or a whole hillside. Not legally, in the formal way of “Know all men . . .” and “heirs …

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 …

Summer vacation – we went to Orsa in Dalarna County, Sweden. Relaxing days on the beach and doing tourist-stuff. Just lovely! If you go there, a visit to Nusnäs and the Dalahäst factories are obligatory! …

-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 …

My Leroy Lettering MachineWhen I was a newly minted college graduate, I worked in Black & Decker's industrial construction division, where we designed and produced high-end power tools. The factory doesn't exist anymore and the …

I just signed up to take a class at the Port Townsend School of Woodworking in the summer of 2024. I will be taking the Anarchist Tool Chest class from Megan Fitzpatrick in Jun. I …

What is the nib on the back for? One of the most frequently asked of all frequently asked questions. It rivals the ever present question concerning aftermarket TS fences, it lacks, however, the longevity of …

When I started selling my handmade wooden utensils at local craft markets about a decade ago, I had to figure out much of it myself. Having run a successful sideline for years, I have now …

We’re delighted to have Matt Bickford, author of “Mouldings in Practice” (and he’s working on a book on making moulding planes!) on Open Wire today to answer your woodworking questions. (And he knows a lot …

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 …

I’ve been writing down my life’s work working as an artisan from childhood in school woodworking to today. It’s a book yet to be but it’s well on its way. I may be getting ahead …

The upcoming Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks sale will take place over two days at Woolley and Wallis’ Old Sarum Galleries, commencing on Wednesday 4th October 2023. As usual, there is a good selection …

IntroIf you have dismantled your bike in order to refurbish it then, once you have finished reassembling the engine, you will be faced with a large pile of bits that need putting back together. In …

I will be tailgating, so I hope to see some of you there. The MWTCA Tool Swap meet for Area R will take place this Saturday from 8-2 at the Albany Shaker Heritage Society Meeting …

As part of my current hydroculture experiments, I am using a lot of PVC piping. And while it can be cut with regular woodworking tooling, it can be a bit brittle and crack or even …