Making a Toy Hammer
I have been working on a series of Walnut and Curly Maple toy tools for my book over the last several weeks, and it has been a fun exercise in creativity. …
Wooden Hand Plane Toy
This is what I have on the bench right now among other projects. I am making my son a wooden hand plane toy that looks similar to the Krenov style …
Top 5 Acoustic Guitar Making Books
I have been making guitars for almost 20 years, and have been self taught since the very beginning. There are many good acoustic guitar making books available, and each …
The Beauty of Curly Maple
Curly Maple is one of the best looking types of figured wood, and is also one of the least expensive. Higher grades will always cost more, but Maple with a …
Are You Paying Too Much For Sandpaper?
Most woodworkers have a palm sander of some type, which takes special sandpaper in some instances. Many smaller sanders will accept a 1/4 sheet of sandpaper, which is conveniently sold …
100 Words For Kids: Tools
100 Words For Kids: Tools was written for my son, so I could easily teach him the names of the tools in my shop. My tiny boss has directed more of …
Carbide Lathe Tool
Here is a close up of my square carbide lathe tool. The square insert is great for roughing out shapes and removing material quickly, and the inserts are very inexpensive …
50 Woodworking Tips
50 woodworking tips is another free guide where I share some of my favorite woodworking tips and tricks. The guide is available as a free PDF, and I hope you enjoy …