Early English Manual Training Workbench
While at Bloodline Merchants we also investigated this English workbench, which is almost certainly an early manual training bench. The face vise is a Parkinsons Perfect Vise (and yes, it...
Antique Lefty Workbench in the Wild
Until yesterday, I’d not seen a left-handed antique workbench in the wild. While I’m sure there are some out there, the historical record suggests that left-handed woodworkers usually made do...
Anarchist’s 2016 Gift Guide, Day 10: Blue Spruce Try Square
At the conclusion of every gift guide, I like to offer a tool that is a bit expensive but will change the way you work or – at the least...
Reinforcing & Gluing a Waterfall Miter Joint
Once you finish creating a nice miter joint, then comes the time to think about making the joint stronger. As glue alone will not suffice, adding splines or keys in...
The Anarchist’s Editor’s Gift Guide, Item 4: Veritas Striking Knife
The Veritas Workshop Striking Knife (I just call it a “marking knife” or “knife”) is my new Fridge Super Magnet. Huh? Well, on the rare times I actually remember to...
The Anarchist’s Editor’s Gift Guide, Item 3: PWM Subscription
Yes, yes. It might seem self-serving for me to recommend a subscription to Popular Woodworking Magazine as a holiday gift, but I firmly believe that what we publish is worth...
Anarchist’s 2016 Gift Guide, Day 9: ‘Good Clean Fun’
The following statement contains 99 percent corn, but the remaining 1 percent is what gets me moving in the morning. The greatest woodworking gift isn’t a tool or a shop...
Measure twice, paint once!
I’m sure you’ve heard the admonition to measure twice before you cut once. If you haven’t, take it from me that it’s very good advice. You’ll save a lot of...
Anarchist’s 2016 Gift Guide, Day 8: A Trusco Toolbox
I have worked out of an 18th-century-style tool chest since 1997 or so, but I still love a good metal toolbox. They are great for moving tools to a jobsite...
The Anarchist’s Editor’s Gift Guide, Item 2: Benchcrafted ‘Skraper’
I know, I know. If you’ve been reading this blog, my blog or following me on social media for while, you’re already familiar with my deep-seated love for the Benchcrafted...
December to Remember Holiday Sweepstakes
The weather is lukewarm and rainy at the shop today so that can only mean one thing. It’s the holiday season! OK, you can’t really predict what time of year...
Anarchist’s 2016 Gift Guide, Day 6: WoodOwl Auger Bits
Jameel “Jamal-Alabama” Abraham of Benchcrafted introduced me to these bits, and I still need to repay the favor with beer and/or bratwurst. These bits are the cat’s meow, knees and...
