Lignomat Moisture Meter Review
Tool: Mini-Ligno E/D Pin Moisture Meter Shop Now Manufacturer: Lignomat MSRP: $125 Knowing the moisture content of your wood before using it is important. If your lumber has been sitting [...]
Learning to Build a Welsh Stick Chair
David Fleming, a former English teacher turned chairmaker, teaches the craft of building chairs on the edge of the Canadian wilderness. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in [...]
Drip-Free Shellac
Avoid shellac drips, sags and runs by making sure your brush is properly loaded. After dipping your brush in the shellac and drawing it across the edge of the can, lightly dab it on a lint-free [...]
Arts & Crafts Inlay
Make intricate patterns of silver and ebony using a Dremel. Ebony and silver—black and white—are a stunning combination. The architects Charles and Henry Greene, masters of Arts & Crafts [...]
Vampire Tools Pliers Review
Tool: Vampliers (Assorted Options) Shop Now Manufacturer: Vampire Tools MSRP: Varies I think that there are certain tools that everyone owes it to themselves to own a nice set of. Without a [...]
Building a Wooden Boat With Kids: Part 5
And so we arrive at the final stage of our boat project. By now, the hull has been carefully shaped, the spars have been crafted, and the masts and booms assembled. What remains are the final [...]
The Splinter Report: August 15th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at something new from Kreg, belt [...]
All-in-One
Can you really have an all-in-one woodshop? While I’ve never contributed to a Kickstarter campaign, I’m a big fan of the site. It’s amazing how many woodworking tools pop up, and I love seeing [...]
Pleasant Hill Shaker Rocking Chair
Building by eye to recreate a classic. Almost 15 years ago when I was writing Pleasant Hill Shaker Furniture I fell in love with several pieces of furniture originating in that 19th century [...]
10 Router Tips for Furniture Makers
We’ve pulled together some router tips that will help you move beyond the roundover and make the most of this versatile tool.
Adjustable Support
I frequently need an outfeed table or work support for long pieces, so I built this T-shaped assembly to use in conjunction with my Black & Decker Workmate. The table is just a horizontal [...]
Spice It Up With Rhythm
Subtle use of patterns and repeating motifs please the eye. I was waiting on a phone call so I didn’t think twice when my phone rang. Two words in and I hung up the call. Why do telemarketers [...]
