Basics
And Now for the Chisel
Working on this little block has been an interesting experience, and I hope you’ll give it a try. Explaining it on the blog has made me think about a lot of basic things that have become habit over the years. The Gottshall block is a hand tool education, and one of the lessons is that Continue reading»
Better Than a Pencil
One of the things that can overwhelm a beginning woodworker is the sheer number of choices to make about the simplest things. It doesn’t help that there is always someone waiting to tell you that there is a better, faster, easier, or morally superior way to do it. That improved method usually involves a new Continue reading»
Exercise in Layout and Marking
If you’ve taken the bait and are willing to make a Gottshall block, I suggest you ask yourself two questions before you start. What kind of woodworker do you want to be, and how will you know when you get there? There aren’t any right or wrong answers; this is something we do for fun Continue reading»
Lusting for Lumber
Sometimes the hardest part of working with wood is simply finding it. Here are the strategies we use to keep our wood racks full.
Graduated Drawers
You don’t need a tape or math to lay out graduated drawers with attractive proportions – all you need are two pairs of dividers.
Choose the Right Plywood
Your frustration is well-founded. We test 11 samples from around the world, unveil their inconsistencies and offer solutions.
Square Pegs, Round Holes
Discover how to add pegs to any project to achieve a traditional look – and to make your joints stronger.
