An Economy Tri-bolt for Folding Stools
Three-legged folding stools need a “tri-bolt” to allow the legs to fold in and out. Years ago, Tandy Leather offered …
For Accurate Angles, Go to the Chalkboard
Laying out accurate angles on your work is critical. So it’s funny to me that we spend $100 on a …
Can Soap Flakes Go Bad?
I’m a big fan of a soap finish for certain projects. It doesn’t provide a lot of protection to wooden …
Skip the Fancy Digital Indicators for Machines
I’ll probably get in trouble for this one, but here goes. Don’t waste your money on the digital indicators that …
Use Rosin to Tighten up Your Band Saw
No matter how nice your band saw is, it’s still a fussy instrument with a lot of settings that are …
Woodworking is Easier Here
When people choose where to live, they often look at the quality of the schools, the cultural amenities, the traffic …
Stanley’s 175th Anniversary Tape Measure is a Winner
While buying some dowels at Menards this weekend I lucked into finding some of the Stanley 175th Anniversary tape measures …
Hand Tool Headquarters of the Midwest
Finding quality used hand tools in the wild can be a challenge in the Midwest. Usually the best strategy is …
The Case for Long, Long (16’) Lumber
I use Southern yellow pine for a lot of shop projects, especially for building workbenches and sawbenches. But I also …
